Though there a quite a few flaws, I still love this school. The teachers are great and unlike most teachers from different schools, they are hilarious, and even then you still learn something. Though they are hilarious/fun loving, they are also very strict, which is essential in a child's education (or
... Read more me).The rest of the staff are extremely kind, for they help you with whatever you need. For example, when I was a freshman in this school I was lost. A school-aid came up to me and helped me find my way, and I had never forgot that moment since. This is why I think IS93 should win America's Favorite School Contest! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/09
It is a wonderful school. Many High Schools accept students from here
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Posted by a student on 04/02/09
i was in this school for a long time and itss great school..ive met the real meaning of education i love IS 93 Its the best ! u also get to meat excellent teachers that prepare you for the future and great students to share a life time with !
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Posted by a student on 08/23/08
i am currently a 7th grader here and i love it. I have soo much fun and the school has a lot of programs to get into. They have after school programs and programs during class like photography, drama, guitar, piano, and more. I love this school and i'll never change to a different school!
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Posted by a student on 06/09/08
I'm currently in the 7th grade and i have to say all and all i love it there. I mean the teachers always put there heart and soul into what they do and they love every minute of it as well as the students. This school offers so much that they never stop giving. There are so many activities to take part
... Read more in that you'd want to join like guitar, photography, drama and dance. This school is defiantly safe. Every corner you turn there is someone watching out for you, whether its a teacher, a school aid, an assisant principal or even a security guard. Me and my friends totally agree that this school is awesome and we wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/11/08
My name is Delores Leandry. I went to I.s.93 for 2 years i am a graduate of class 2006 and I have never had such a good time in school. People were so nice and I.S.93 is a good school they teach very well. I left New York and came to Georgia and now they are giving me a scholarship to college and im
... Read more only in 10 grade. I.S. 93 is very strict about school work. The deans do not play games espically Mr.Turner. Kids will go striaght to class. School lunch could never be better. I think you should chose this school for your child beacuse your child just might turn out to be very succesful and smart with a scholarship In the future. Good luck!!!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/26/07
Iused to go to is93 and i rate it a 10 i loved it i loved the teachers, all of the teachers in is93 thought there lessons with passion, they made every student understand they treated them nice and made class fun. students were diciplined if a student misbehaved they were sent to the deans office. i
... Read more never saw smoking or drug use theachers were always for the kids safty it was almost impossible to skipschool or class because theachers were alwayas suspicios, i garrentee that your child will be safe in this school. is93 has advanced tecnology evry student had there own laptop. every student that went to is93 improved very much the students in is93 were alays participating they were always into thier work. they loved school, besides that there is alot of activities there are talent shows drama music olympics and more Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/07
This school only gets 3 stars. It was overcrowded. I was in fear of my safety from other students. Some teachers didn't even care about you. My only favorite memories were only of those spent with my friends.
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Posted by a former student on 09/05/07
I.S.77 Is great I loved that school...So many good memories.In i.S77 I learn alot and I got into a great high school.I always was happy and if there was a problem there was some one to always go to.Mr.Miller. If there was something wrong he would always fix it.This school is great.I know it was great
... Read more because I graduated from there this year.All the teachers are great but the best ones were ms.Quinn, ms.Sanders, and of course my past dean mr.Baumann. Theres always something to do in that school. Also the school is well organized. I just love the memories! Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/05/05
I attend this school and I mostly like it. The problem with this school is that it don't have enough sport activities and teams. There are some bad teachers that can't get our atention(interest us)
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Ridgewood schools — Is 93 Ridgewood is located at 66-56 Forest Ave, Ridgewood NY 11385. 66-56 Forest Ave is in the Ridgewood neighborhood and 11385 ZIP code in Ridgewood, NY The school district for Is 93 Ridgewood is the New York City Department Of Education. Is 93 Ridgewood is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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