PS 290 is basically a very good school. The staff is attentive and caring; the teachers responsible, organized, and well-educated. Granted, it is over-crowded, but still there is always a personal touch involved. And they must be doing something right since they are scoring so high on the tests. But
... Read more they go beyond NCLB with tons of arts-related programs and NYC-related culture. Unfortunately, the budget has been slashed yet again and we may lose some of these invaluable programs. There is a constant request for donations and money, but what else can they do? I feel lucky to have my child in this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
PS290 is a good school. The writing program is great however the kids do not learn to spell.The main problem with this school is that the emphasis on math is very weak. My child is not prepared for middle school math.The kids really like each other. Tons of parental involvement.
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Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
I pulled my child out of St. Joseph School of Yorkville and since she's attended MNS she is happier and more relaxed. Children need to feel comfortable to do well. Not pressured. She is 8 years old and looks forward to going to school everyday now.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/09
My child always has new teachers at this school. The parents are like begging school teaching the kids. The principal-- Ms. Sharon doesn't allow the teachers to teach the kids a little bit more. It's the parents' are doing all the job at their own. what a baby school!
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
incredible school, you won't find a better all around elementary school experience. professional staff & caring atmosphere result in self motivated smart and interesting/interested kids! thanks for a great 6 years!!
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Posted by a parent on 06/21/08
The curriculum is presented through many interesting projects abd stresses writing and critical reading. The culture and tone of the school is very professional. Sharor Hill is the best principal I've ever observed. She deserves 5 stars. A few teachers, such as my child's this year, tend to scream,
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Posted by a parent on 05/19/08
This was a good school, but not any more! I found it out too late! I'm very disappointed with the Principal's administration. Most senior teachers were gone. I was told that this school was strong at writing. But after senior teachers left, it became history. Lucky to the children who graduated.
... Read more The way they teach Math is impossible to survive in the middle school. For example, my friend's child learns 2-digits multiplication / division at 3rd Grade at another public school at Queens. At MNS they teach this at 4th &5th Grade. The social study and science program are very weak, too. Students have no individual table and chair to sit on. One mother complain about after her child goes to this school, she doesn't know how to hold a pencil in the right way. I feel guilty of sending my child to this baby sitting like school. I don't know how can it get an 'A'. The academic is awful. It doesn't meet our expectation at all (according to most parents). Yes, the teachers are very nice maybe too nice. I give it a 2-stars instead of 1-star because most children have good manner, and so far the school is safe never hear about any gang activity. The only good thing about the school is the families & children. Most children are very good behaved. The state wide scores haven't fall apart is because of the parents take care of their children's academic themselves. It's wasted of time sending my child over there. I wish I could find out earlier. Hope you don't make the same mistake. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/07
Our daugter is in the kindergarten. Typical weekly assignment is to read 5 level 2 books per week (about 20-30 min of reading daily). So the reading program is not bad. However the math is not that good: they just do counting instead of addition and subraction. I talked to parents of kids who attend
... Read more PS 6 and PS 77 (Lower Lab), it seems that these three schools are very similar and comparable. Actually it would be nice to compare PS 290, 6, 158 and 77 (lower lab) in term of performance (for average, top 25% and bottom 25% students). Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/07
PS290 is a great public school. Our two children have had excellent teachers from which they are receiving great educations at PS290 ('Manhattan New School'). The communication from the teachers has been timely and value-added. The School administrators listen to our concerns and comments and take
... Read more both pro- and reactive action. Parent involvement is high with many helping out on a consistent basis. As with most New York City Public Schools, the space for athletic activity is limited. (The second graders do get swimming lessons at Asphalt Green.) School provides a free hot breakfast and a solid after school program is available. PS290 provides a very fine education in a traditional and friendly environment as illustrated by PS290's student test scores. If you want your child to have a great public school experience, and are zoned for it, come learn and grow at MNS/PS290. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/07
Our daughter attends Kindergarten at MNS. While it is supposed to be one of the best schools, my impression is very mixed. Some teachers try hard, others not. Almost no commuinication forthcoming from the teachers. Very weak on math. Parents get pestered with money solicitations from the school on a
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New York schools — Ps 290 Manhattan New School is located at 311 E 82nd St, New York NY 10028. 311 E 82nd St is in the Central Park neighborhood and 10028 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for Ps 290 Manhattan New School is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 290 Manhattan New School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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