This school is great, but it has it's downs. There is no more pre nursing, which is now replaced with pre engineering class. There are no after school activities and art is limited. But all of the other subjects are awesome. Hard workload, and your lucky if you get into the honors class. Don't bother
... Read more any small cliques and none will bother you, which is a simple rule. This school is extremely STRICT so be aware! This is one of the best schools and although the school needs Mr. Blake, the ex principal back, the new one is doing well too. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/10/09
My child has been going to IS109 for 3 years now she has been doing very well. I believe this school is a very good. The students in this school are much more respectable than some other students in other schools. They have really been working with the students to make the school even better. My other
... Read more daughter is going to attend this school this year. I just wish they focus on giving the students an art class since many are interested in arts. IS109 is truly a wonderful school and I love the way they go about patrolling the school to protect both the students and the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
this school is the best ii love the teachers and everyone everyone gives respect and everythin ii felt welcome in this skewl
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Posted by a student on 08/26/09
I attended this school about two years ago when mr.Blake was there, so now i'm about to be a junior in highschool. I believe that the school was better when mr.Blake was there. Many people considered 109 to be a 'bad' school, but i think it was just some of the kids. If you do your work and don't
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Posted by a other on 06/27/09
School was ok when i attended. Was in SP classes passed both regents. Fights here and there. Prinicipal not 'leader' material
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Posted by a other on 05/16/09
I am a senior at Jean Nuzzi I.S.109, and the Salutatorian of the graduating 8th grade class. It is a pretty good school with lots of spirit. Its not as bad as many people say. In terms of education, most of Jean Nuzzi's teachers know what they're doing, and place passion in getting their students
... Read more to learn and succeed. There are a couple fights once in a while, but nowadays its not so bad. The new principal, Mrs.Pate, is doing a pretty good job. This school is not the best place for shy people, but if you are willing to learn and a bold student, without a doubt, you can suceed here. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/01/09
This is one of the worst schools ever. It is so sad to see the school quickly declining. The fights and the principal who is unable to control the kids because she is so inexperienced is a horrible thing to see. I mean really, 2 bomb threats in one year are just ridiculous. The afterschool programs
... Read more that use to be there is no longer there. The parent involvement is not there anymore because the principal does not want parents involved unless you only have good things to say. I had no choice but to transfer my daughter out and after I worked so hard to get her in that school, it is a travesty! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
This school is a great school as long as you mind your business and work hard. I was very quiet at first in the school. I ignored the bad habits of other students and worked hard each day. I ended up becoming valedicotrian Sonam
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Posted by a student on 01/17/09
I am currently a student in the seventh grade, and I am appalled at the condition of this school. There is no discipline whatsoever! I have never heard the F word so many times. The teachers are completely and utterly stressed out because none of the kids will ever stop talking. The cafeteria is a nightmare,
... Read more its comparable to a prison cafeteria, with guards shouting and blowing whistles. If you can avoid this school you definitely should. Just a few days ago there was a threat to the building, however, the principal was not willing to admit it. I honestly do not feel safe in this school at all. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/10/09
I have been asking my niece who Jean Nuzzi is and she has no clue. She has asked several teachers at the school and they do not know. Does anyone know who Jean Nuzzi is and why the school is name after her?
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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:
1,519
Students per teacher:
61
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
60
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Queens Vlg schools — Is 109 Jean Nuzzi is located at 213-10 92nd Ave, Queens Vlg NY 11428. 213-10 92nd Ave is in the 11428 ZIP code in Queens Vlg, NY The school district for Is 109 Jean Nuzzi is the New York City Department Of Education. Is 109 Jean Nuzzi is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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