As a parent new to the school life (K), I struggled with enrolling my child in a school that had k-12 and was in such an impoverished area. Finances finally won out and my child attends Laurens. I have found that the response to an involved family that is a bit out of the ordinary is great. We didn't
... Read more have unrealistic expectations, but have been pleasantly surprised by the teacher response, the school activities and the involvement for this grade level. My only complaint is, what seems to be, a total lack of concern for the working families. There are very limited opportunties for parents to be involved if you can't get off work during the day. The school also doesn't give working parents sufficient time to request time off for special days for their child. We had one day notice that our child was going to be in the 'spotlight'. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/15/08
My kids moved here from a nearby school district and I was surprised at how much more a small school can offer! The art projects are great! And the classes are so small!
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Posted by a parent on 03/17/08
I'm both pleased and disappointed by this school I'm not pleased by the fact that the younger classes are squeezed into tiny rooms.. this makes for situations where classroom management and control become a problem. This leads to more issues in the class that it would be if the children were in smaller
... Read more class sizes. I am pleased that the administration and the teachers seem very responsive, and I appreciate that there is a concerned community, and that the school is remodeling to improve conditions at the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/07
Laurens school is like a stick of dynomite--small but packs a big punch!! It offers what it can for being a small school! We may not have the bells and whistles like others schools but as the saying goes-' don't judge a book by its cover!' What comes out of that school is honors, self-confidence and
... Read more pride!! We have a great sports,music and colorguard curriculum as well as graduates with high honors! and in my oponion as far as the discipline issue --it should start from home!! and not depend on the system to raise your child -your responsibilty!! for a small school --it rocks!! ( as the kids would say) Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/02/07
I will be entering Laurens Central School as a senior this coming school year. I would not want to be graduating from any other school. Laurens is a great community and a great little school!
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Posted by a student on 06/08/07
As a parent of 2 teenage children, I am completely disappointed with this school. My older son had problems and was not helped until he was put into a BOCES program (at my insistence). THEY were the ones who got him interested in school again. Now my younger one is having incentive problems with 8th
... Read more grade and the teachers seem content to letting it go and notifying me by school scheduled updates that he is failing. The quality of school reflects the quality of life in Laurens...going downhill rapidly and no one seems to care as long as they are not bothered. But, if you are an alumni's child or great in sports, you will get the best of everything! So outsiders and low income beware...this is a very 2 faced school district... especially the administration! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/07
Laurens offers a variety of programs to encourage children from a very young age through high school to participate in some type of program. We have award winning music and colorguard programs. There is a wonderful morning program for the youngest children that encourages not only parental involvement
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Posted by a parent on 07/29/05
Laurens has one of the lowest tax rates in Otsego county. It provides students with many educational opportunities including alternative education, inclusion, and an outstanding music program. It is a place where the teachers and administrators care about the students.
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Posted by a parent on 01/13/05
For having the highest school taxes in the state, Laurens Central School has little to show for it. Set in a considerably impoverished town, the lack of discipline and quality education shows it. As in so many small town schools, success depends on relationships rather than qualifications. As for
... Read more discipline, the school fosters an 'If I didn't see it, it didn't happen' attitude toward students. In such a poor town this school offers no enticing alternative in learning to the average child's life, and has little to offer those willing to learn without sacrificing their happiness. Read less
* 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:
436
Students per teacher:
29
Full-time teachers:
15
Number of classrooms:
45
Vocational Education
Accounting, Culinary Arts, Phys Ed, Word Processing
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Music
Computer Science
Computer Science
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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Advanced Placement
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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
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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.
Laurens schools — Laurens Central School is located at 55 Main Street, Laurens NY 13796. 55 Main Street is in the 13796 ZIP code in Laurens, NY The school district for Laurens Central School is the Laurens Central School District. Laurens Central School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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