The reason why I love my School, P.S. 111 is because the teachers and the administration go out of their way to do the best for their students and the parents. Within the last few years the school has grown so much. We now have great PE teachers (intermurals and sports teams), Music teacher ( who has
... Read more created chorus and band classes), and a Science lab (Science fair). Great work P.S.111! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
After a terible experience at our zoned school, we are so pleased to bring our son to this nurturing and safe environment. My son is extremely happy at this school and the small class size allows for a great deal of individualized attention and invaluable parent teacher communication. I will tell any
... Read more parent who is apprehensive about bringing their child here because of the school's mixed reputation to see for themselves that this is a very good school with the potential to be a great school especially since they are aquiring a gifted and talented program next year. I have great hopes for this school and give credit where credit is due to the teachers and administration who have been very welcoming and supportive of us this year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
PS 111 is such a great enviornment for kids. I have a child in first grade who loves going to school everyday because of her two teachers and because of the student teacher she has in her class. They motivate her and truly inspire her learn. Everyday when I pick her up she tells me how she had a god
... Read more time at school playing math and literacy games and doing science activities and art. She loves her class and her teachers. A great caliber of teachers!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/06
I have two grandchildren in the first grade (two different classes. I find the teachers and there support staff (special reading needs, speech impediments) to be excellent. The one thing I would hope that P.S. 111 would improve on is their absenteeism policy. If you have a very smart student that
... Read more just happens to get sent home sick often, there should be a program that they can attend, whether after school hours or earlier than school hours to help them catch up. Parents who keep their children home constantly, should be reported. I give a big applause to Ms. Dwyer and Ms. Hernandez and think they are doing an excellent job. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/06
The 'progressive' teaching methods used although seemingly stimulating and diverse in their initial phases are quite flawed. As a result of the lack of a more structured curriculum, difficulties and academic skill gaps during state standardized testing become glaringly apparent. Mathematics, writing
... Read more and grammar are areas of serious weakness and private tutoring (at parental expense) of these subjects should be expected during the 5th 8th grade. Also not recommended for children with chronic physical disabilities. The lack of textbooks makes it impossible to follow their freestyle of teaching and although listed as a NYS SES provider they have no program in place for children that experience multiple absences due to illness. Such children may be held back no matter their intellectual abilities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/06
Good teachers with a good heart... good mix of students.
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Posted by a teacher on 08/12/05
A horrible experience. The biggest lie is that they want or have parent involvement. If you have a child with special needs you will be able to get those services here. Providing you stay on top of the administration. There are no music classes no science lab and for lower grades no gym. Run as far away
... Read more as possible from this school and the insanity that the goes with the politcal hijinks involved with deterring people with any kind of common sense from participating in their childs education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/05
School potential relies heavily on Principal and teacher involvement. This school had great teachers and my children have done very well.
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/05
As a former substitute teacher of 111, I have to say that the students of this school are undisciplined, disrespectful and the administration needs to focus on the behavioral problems of their students. I looked over the test scores and/or ratings and I am not surprised that this school does worst than
... Read more average. You cannot teach a class if the class is 'over the top' and out of control. Most of the teachers are very young and they are just educations and they do not know how to discipline their class. Of course, this is a parents should have taught this to their children, but if they have not been taught, the teachers have to toughen up and gain control of their class. The principal of this school is not supportive of her staff. She is very condesending and wants a bunch of 'yes-men' in her staff. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 03/25/05
This school has an excellent academic curriculum, great extracuricular activities, and great after-school program.
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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
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
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
New York schools — Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs is located at 440 W 53rd St, New York NY 10019. 440 W 53rd St is in the Clinton neighborhood and 10019 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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