I really dont know what the parents are talking about I am a former student at Merrick I miss it so much they have great displine and wonderful teachers this is one of the best schools you will every find
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Posted by a other on 06/28/09
I am very unhappy with this school! The good teachers are leaving and there aren't really support for the less experienced teachers! I don't understand how this school received a high rating in parent involvement where a majority of the parents don't even show up the the pta meetings. As far as extracurricular
... Read more activities, there is an after school program which resembles more like a day care than program which should offer challenging activities to all of the children involved. I believe Merrick could be a much better school if there were new leadership! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/09
My grand son is going to leave in 2009 and we are looking for a middle school that would have his overall interest like Merrick Academy.Ithank Ms Alston and the staff from the bottom of my heart for helping my grandson stay focus.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/08
im a student and i just graduated from the sixth grade and now im on to a 7th grade in a new school....im deffinently going to miss merrick because i've been in that school since 1st grade which is 6 years....right now i just wanna take the time out to say thank u mrs.alston for always being there your
... Read more a great principle and i will never forget you....also mr.d[my math and homeroom teacher] even tho we was not on the same page all the time you helped me with what i needed because you cared about me and i repect that....mr.mac[s.s and science teacher] you are a very funny guy and you are so supportive and you give people more than one chance so thank you.....last but not leat mr.hilton he is soooooo wierd how can i forget him lol....but on the upp side he can b soooo funny...much love bye Read less
Posted by a student on 08/19/08
The School needs a new leadership. The school started off great and then declined for the worse.
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/07
Since attending Merrick Academy Public School, both of my children have seen a vast improvement on their academic level. The 5th grader has been attending since Oct 06, she has become more independent, self sufficient where she is able to do her homework without any assistance.Her class work has improve
... Read more from a level two to three and 4. The teachers have been doing a spectacular job. The first grader who was recently accepted has improved a lot in her vocabulary and can able to read more independently. She has progress tremendously. Both of their teachers and the staffs has been doing a great job of mentoring. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/01/07
Merrick Academy is a school of excellence. They have molded my son into a model citizen and are keeping the tradition in our family alive with our second Merrick Academy enrollee, a new kindergartener.
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Posted by a parent on 01/15/07
My daughter has attended Merrick Academy since third grade and she graduated this year from the sixth grade. Her former teachers from another school district focused more on her weaknesses, and were in strong pursuit in labeling her and trying to persuade me to place her in special education. Once my
... Read more daughter started Merrick Academy, I saw major improvements in her academics, and the teachers assessment of her was very contrary to her former teachers. Merrick Academy teachers cultivated her strengths, potential, and helped her to improve in weak areas. I thank God for Ms.Alston and all the staff. Ms.Alston is definitely an advocate for educating children of color, and she has zero tolerance for disruptive behavior. Sincerely, Ms.Dawn Young Read less
Posted by a teacher on 09/02/06
This could be a great school if the leadership were changed! The school overall started of strong but has declined because of a high turn over rate of staff and students.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/06
I feel that this school is giving students and parents a great resource it is providing an education that is innovative in a school system that often fails children of color.
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Queens Vlg schools — Merrick Academy - Queens Pcs is located at 207-01 Jamica Ave, Queens Vlg NY 11428. 207-01 Jamica Ave is in the 11428 ZIP code in Queens Vlg, NY The school district for Merrick Academy - Queens Pcs is the New York City Department Of Education. Merrick Academy - Queens Pcs is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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