There are so many stereotypes about the Wiliiam Floyd District. I am happy to say none of them are true. I could not be happier witht the education that my children are receiving. All their teachers have been dedicated and wonderful. For those of you that are so concerned about test scores, one must
... Read more understand the high level of ethnic diversity this district has. HAve you ever heard the saying 'don't put all your eggs in one basket' well 'don't put all your stock in test scores' I am proud to have my kids attend Willima folyd E- Jen _Shirley Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/09
Willaim Floyd Elementary is a wonderful school where the teachers and principle really care. I have had the pleasure of getting to know my childs teachers and work together with them to help my child learn and develop on all levels. Your childs experience not only depends on the teachers. Its your job
... Read more as a parent to be fully involved! there are no good experiences or bad experiences...... just experience. You learn as you go, just like your child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/02/08
I have taught in this district and am currently a principal in another successful Long Island district. Test scores are not the end all be all, and don't mean that your child is not receiving a quality education. We would be fooling ourselves if we didn't acknowledge that many children in this district
... Read more don't have the proper parental support to help them be as successful as they can be, hence the low test scores. Floyd's teachers are as good and as dedicated as any I've seen in my career. As long as my child is successful and meeting state standards I really am not worried about how the school preforms against state averages. Hopefully, Mr. Fasciana will be around for a while and he is doing a great job. Also, all the schools follow the same curriculum, so one is not doing anything much different than the others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/08
My daughter attends this school and I am very disappointed in the quality of education. The fact that my daughter has had 3 different principals within 5 years is sad. Test scores are below State average in most areas. There needs to be after school help so the students can get better grades. What
... Read more do the surrounding schools like Tangier Smith do?? Maybe we should check that out. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
My daughter attends this school and I am very disappointed with the quality of education. The fact that my daughter has had 3 different principals within 5 years is sad. Test scores are below state average in most areas. What is Tangier Smith doing that we're not?? Maybe we should find out. Maybe
... Read more there should also be extra help after school so kids can bring up their scores. Results are in and once again we are doing poor. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
I had heard terrible things about this school. I don't know why. I met with the new Principal, Mr Monetti, to tell him how great things are going. He seems to have a gift that brings out the best in both the teachers and students. I couldn't be happier and more secure! I know this will continue to be
... Read more a great educational experience. Ps. The school needs more male teachers. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 12/12/04
I was very suprised at the previous comment. I love the school. The principal is wonderful (although unfortunately she is resigning), the teachers are fantastic, and the students are taught not only educational material, but also how to be good citizens and peers to each other. I would agree that I
... Read more would like to see more extracurricular activities, although I absolutely love the music program! -Lynda Montgomery Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/04
This school is horrible! My daughter was moved to this school because the district re-routed. She used to attend Moriches Elem.(which by the way was fantastic).In this school there was a problem with a special ed child that was molesting other girls. When I found out about this in Novemeber I went down
... Read more to speak to the principal and she told me that this child had done this five times already this school year. I was shocked to find out that it took 5 times(that the principal knew about)for this little girl to hurt others before any real action was taken. Children write on the bathroom stalls about eachother. There is too many negative things to list. If at all possible do not send your child here. My child was extremely interested in school. Now in third grade she is affraid! I am looking into private schools for Sept 2004! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/04
the teachers are caring, the principal takes care of matters that need attending to.
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/03
I love my children's school and most of the staff. If I could change one thing it would be the lack of extra curicular activities for the younger grades.
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Test Year: 2009
William Floyd Elementary School
William Floyd School District
New York
* 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.
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leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Shirley schools — William Floyd Elementary School is located at 111 Lexington Rd, Shirley NY 11967. 111 Lexington Rd is in the 11967 ZIP code in Shirley, NY The school district for William Floyd Elementary School is the William Floyd School District. William Floyd Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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