My daughter is now in the 2nd grade and is a part of the after school program OST which gives homework help and a little extracurricular activity which she seems to like. I am a little concerned as well that her Home FUN assignments are not consistent and seems to be all over the place which confuses
... Read more not onyl my child but myself and her father as well. we have parent/teacher conference this evening and I will express my concerns then..overall my childs teacher is one of the best (so I've heard) and we'll see where this school year leads us. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/20/08
PS 223 does have quite a few opportunities. There has to be a better teacher-parent communication. My daughter is in the gifted an talented program, I do not have a comfort level on the assignments that she is learning on a day to day basis. I have to rely on her to tell me homework expectations for
... Read more the week. The homework sheets are great, but they have to be a little more consistant. For example, If the children are learning about the planets, I am looking for clarity from the teacher on the student expectations and expectations from the parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
My daughter just started here for the 2006-2007 school year in the Gifted and Talented Program. I am disappointed by the fact that there are few non-academic activities for the children--no art, no gym and tons of classwork and homework. A recent discussion with the principal about these issues was extremely
... Read more unproductive. I will be attending P.T.A. meetings to explore solutions. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/07
My daughter is new to the school begining 1st grade. I was really upset that this was her zone school. Since the begining I have made myself known with her teachers and the principal Mrs. Otto who is terrific she keeps the kids in line and is a no-mess having authority figure which I love. So far so
... Read more good and with more parent participation I think we can overcome the bad stigma attached to the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
My daughter has attended this school since kindergarten, in 2001, and is stepping up to 6th grade, his year. My husband, and I have watched this school go through a lot of transformations. The teachers she has had are great, but with more parent involvment, which is critical, the school could be better.
... Read more The present principal, who has been in six months, is caring and has an opendoor policy, which helps greatly. The PTA is struggling, because parents are not getting involved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/07
Excellent academic programs. As a first grader, I think that sports should be incorporated into the school's curriculum. Overall, I think that the principal and her assistants are doing a great job.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/06
This school needs alot of work, number one with the way that they treat the children, no respect, not for the kids, not for the parents, not open to compromise, they often are heard sayingifyou don't like our school then take your kids out. I thought it was our kids as a community. In total this school
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Posted by a other on 10/03/03
This school is the worst school you could send your kids, I have two enrolled and is trying hard to get them out...no leadership for these children they will be lost
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* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
652
Students per teacher:
9
Full-time teachers:
75
Number of classrooms:
55
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Jamaica schools — Ps 223 Lyndon Baines Johnson is located at 125-20 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica NY 11436. 125-20 Sutphin Blvd is in the 11436 ZIP code in Jamaica, NY The school district for Ps 223 Lyndon Baines Johnson is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 223 Lyndon Baines Johnson is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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