Ok, who knew? My daughter who lives in Brazil was here visiting her father (me) for a couple of months. I wanted to put her in school but was reluctant as she didn't speak english. Well, I shouldn't have worried, from the very first day all the staff from the security guards to the principle couldn't
... Read more of been more helpful. She was put in a first grade class that had not one but two teachers. Add the special english class she attended each day and the music teacher once a week and that's an impressive number of recourses PS 19 provides to a seven year old. In the future if my daughter decides to live here we'll both be happy if she returns to PS 19. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/08
I am a proud parent of a child in Kindergarten at PS 19. My daughter's teacher is energetic, constantly smiling and there is never a morning my child refuses to go to school. Since my daughter struggles with letter writing and sounds, Ms D continues to give her extra support through morning program,
... Read more letter writing sheets for the weekend, and gives me advice as a parent as to how to help my daughter at home with her homework. The school has an amazing staff and the principal cannot be anymore parent friendly than he is. The only negative aspect is the security guards in the front of the building, they are cold and non-inviting. I could not recommend this school anymore than I have, stop by and see for yourself. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/26/07
Last spring, I took my daughter to sit in on a Pre-K class at P.S. 19 and she loved the school and the teacher. We were accepted at the Children s Workshop School but after a visit there my daughter decided that she liked P.S. 19 better. In September, she started Pre-K and was assigned to a new teacher.
... Read more She is doing great and she loves her teacher and the teacher s aide, and she looks forward to going to school everyday. Academically, she is doing magnificently in all areas. As parents we are very happy with the choice our daughter made. The principal, Mr. Ivan Kushner, is dedicated and hard working as is the entire staff. Mr. Kushner has articulated many plans to further improve the school, including the possibility of becoming a gifted and talented venue. We believe that P.S. 19 will soon be ranked among the best public schools in the city. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/07
My children have been at P.S.19 for 2 years and I have to say it's the best school they have attended. Safety and academic enrichment are the main focuses in the school.Even though there is a middle school in the building I know my children are safe because the middle school children do not interact
... Read more with the little ones. Academically my children have improved a lot thanks to the work and support of great teachers.The schools scores have gone up and I know that the teachers,principal and the rest of the staff are doing everything they can to ensure that P.S.19 remains with high scores.I'm very proud to be a P.S.19 parent and I encourage everyone to take a look at our school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/07
My son attended kindergarten and is currently attending 1st grade at this school. However I am not sending him there next year due to certain cases I've heard that has happened to younger kids since now it is also a middle school (up to grade 8). The security for younger kids is not there. However
... Read more his first 2 years there, I can't complain. Read less
* In 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 results for English language arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Math results will be added after their release by the New York State Education Department. 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:
336
Students per teacher:
7
Full-time teachers:
48
Number of classrooms:
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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;
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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New York schools — Ps 19 Asher Levy is located at 185 1st Ave, New York NY 10003. 185 1st Ave is in the 10003 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for Ps 19 Asher Levy is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 19 Asher Levy is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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