Great school, supportive teachers and staff members. Good soccer program and dedicated parents. Great public school.My son has been in the school since kindergarten and he is now a sophomore in the high school with honor roll grades. I'm completely satisfied.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
I started in Petrides as a freshman in high school. I thought that I was going to hate it because everyone already knew each other and I thought they wouldn't like the idea of new kids coming into the school. Like any change, it was hard at first, but it turned out to be an amazing experience. You get
... Read more to know EVERYONE since its such a small school. The other kids in your grade become like family. I absolutely loved Petrides and deciding to go there was the best decision I have ever made. Its like one big family. Since its small, all the teachers know their students, and they help you out all the time. I don't think I would have been as happy in another high school. I had the best four years of my life because of the friends I made and the faculty&staff at Petrides. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/04/09
Caring teachers in a sprawling campus with a private-school feel.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/09
I have been attending Michael J. Petrides School since elementary school and enjoyed it until I reached high school. My positive experiences here convinced me to stay for high school, thinking that it would be just as great. I was wrong. The one thing that can be said about Petrides is that it requires
... Read more its students to be self-motivating in many ways. The teachers tend to slack off during class and give students a lot of homework to make up for the 20 min. when kids sit in class talking with their friends because the teacher is just sitting at their desk. The Advanced Placement courses are limited because this school has a small population, but the most of the AP teachers don't take their courses seriously and really aren't concerned about whether their students perform well on the exams in May. The students' success is almost all their own. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/09/09
My kids have been at this school for 3 years and I don't see anything special about the instruction. It has a good reputation, but that is it. Some teachers are rather mediocre... Discipline is not enforced. Kids are allowed to curse, punch, etc. without being punished. The principal and assistant
... Read more principal (elementary) are pretty bad in my opinion. Communication with parents is zero. The after school program is pretty good (PAL). I just hope things change when my kids enter intermediate school. If it does not improve, we most likely enroll our kids in another school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/09
I went to Petrides since the day it opened in 1995 until last year when I graduated in 2007. if I had a child and was living on Staten Island, I would try whole heartedly to get my child into Petrides. The opportunities offered to the children at Petrides are that of most private schools. Small classes,
... Read more great extra curriculars and amazing teachers. The faculty truly cares about the students, and does whatever it is they can for them. Petrides has made me the person I am today. One of my favorite things about Petrides would have to be its openness. A great example of this is Sing. Everyone comes together, puts hours of work in, and year after year puts on an amazing performance. It displays firsthand what students at Petrides have received in their education - they are all well educated, outspoken, positive members of their community, etc, etc.... Read less
Posted by a other on 12/04/08
Ahh, Petrides. My son was the only of my 3 children to go to public school.The other 2 attended private schools from Pre-K thru high school. He began Petrides gr. 2 & graduated last June.I believe it is a great school & like anything else in life - what you put in you will get out & Petrides gives the
... Read more children the opportunity to do so by offering so much. I often felt lucky and a bit guilty as I would drive up the beautiful campus knowing most if not all schools do not have what this school has.From some of the finest teachers, to a principal who is almost always on call, individual laptop pc's, wonderful sport programs with new grounds to play -this school has it all! Academically my son did as well as his siblings in private school & the friendships he has is a gift for life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/08
My son has been going to this school since the 4th grade. I am happy he is safe and the teachers care. BUT, there is a problem. the school is located in the middle of nowhere unless you have a car. My son can not enjoy the after school activities because he cant get home by himself and I dont have
... Read more a car! during the school hours its wonderful but my son would love to join the other kids in the sports and other activities, but most of them end after dark. I have 4 other children, 2 babies and 2 teens. I would love for my other boys to go to this school. but its the luck of the draw. So i have 3 kids in 3 different schools and two little ones to care for. Wish there was a better way to get siblings in. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/21/08
This school is the best i've been going to petrides this year and every one opens up with a warm heart.I also think that the school teachers are very nice .
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Posted by a student on 12/15/07
I've been going to Petrides since 2nd grade and my sister has been going since Kindergarten. I just got into High School while my sister is a Senior who's been accepted to Yale. Being here for the past 7 years, let me just say that I would not be the way I am if I went to a different school. Having K-12
... Read more is great in that your child gets to get acquainted with the staff, campus, and students for his whole education. Speaking of which; the education is great too. And if you're failing; they make sure you get on the right track again. We have MANY sports and after-school activities and are constantly adding more. We've got great music&art activities as well. The students and staff are loving too. I would highly recommend everyone to try and get their kid into this school. Read less
* 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:
1,271
Students per teacher:
26
Full-time teachers:
48
Number of classrooms:
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Staten Island schools — Ps 80 Michael J Petrides is located at 715 Ocean Ter Building B, Staten Island NY 10301. 715 Ocean Ter Building B is in the Todt Hill neighborhood and 10301 ZIP code in Staten Island, NY The school district for Ps 80 Michael J Petrides is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 80 Michael J Petrides is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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