I wen to this school many years ago... and now that I am a teacher myself I truly realize how great PS 8 is!!! Trust me everyone... it is a rare find in NYC to see small class sizes and student population. As for cake sales, book fairs and everything else... its a normality in every school and you can
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Posted by a teacher on 01/18/09
I am a parent of children who have attended P.S. 8 for a few years. They are very excited to be returning to school next week. The principal goes 'above & beyond', from what I have witnessed at other schools. As for the teachers, my children always enjoyed the classes they were in. Whether it was
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/08
I am not happy with PS8 at all. I have yet to come by a great teacher. Most of the teachers are screamers. The school is small and the state tests should be ski high, but they are not. I don't feel welcomed at this school. The principal is not a big fan of parents. St. Clares or PS 32 is a much better
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
As an update for anyone who may be reading this, PS8 has recently (maybe about 2 months ago) implemented extra classes for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. These classes include a Reading First Program, A Culinary Class, Robotics (5th grade only) and some others. I unfortunately don't have the list
... Read more here to name them all. They incorporate essential skills into these fun classes for the kids, and I haven't heard a kid say they didn't like it yet! I believe the classes are all held on Tuesday's from 3:15pm - 4:30pm. It was nice to see my children's excitement in wanting to participate in these classes. Maybe next year they'll be able to offer classes for first and second grades as well. ( Please, do correct me if I am wrong! - I don't think it is currently available for the first & second grade.) Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/08
As far as the after school program that a parent previously posted about, it is run by the UAU and is targeted for working parents. The cost is $125.00 per month for each child whether they attend one day or the entire month. The program, although run VERY efficently by our AP, is a far cry from what
... Read more the school itself should offer our children. Other than paying for the UAU for homework help, and some play time after homework is completed, what is it that P.S. 8 offers our children after hours?? The boy and girl scout troupes are limited to previously enrolled children. Any and all other students wanting to get involved thereafter is based on the slight chance that a spot is open. School is also about forming a family community for our youngsters. Sorry, but, P.S. 8 most certainly lacks in these areas. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/08/07
Education is the most important part of any school. Our teachers are the best, our principal is there to lead and guide the teachers and staff, and that is what she is doing. As for being friendly, have you ever said hello? If you have, you will notice that she will say hello and ask how your'e doing.
... Read more As for the extra curricular activities..there is an afterschool program that helps those parents who are at work. These children are guided through doing their homework, and then have plenty of activities. The school often offers programs after school when they get the funding. The days when schools are given money to have sports programs are far gone. As for the girl scouts and boy scouts we are lucky that we are able to have these programs (girl scouts) in our building. The more volunteers they get will allow extra registrations. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/07
I think PS 8 is a wonderful school. I have 2 children in the school and I couldn't be happier. As far as the PTA -it is very welcoming and has both day and night time meetings. The attendance at both meetings is extremely poor which is due to the lack of their involvement and not the lack of the PTA
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Posted by a parent on 07/02/07
I think this school is excellent. They first recognized my child had a learning disability in the very beginning and gave her all the help she needed without me having to pay for outside help. They were very caring and understanding.
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Posted by a parent on 06/28/07
Both of my boys are doing very well in PS8. The Principal, AP, teachers, and all other staff including security are great with the kids, and only have every students best interest in mind. They address any issues and concerns immediately. Granted, they don't have much to offer with extracurricular activities,
... Read more but consider the after school program... they have alot to offer our children there, and the kids love it! - My one and only gripe is the PTA meetings, they should consider working parents, and hold all of the meetings in the evening, then maybe more parents would be involved. Speaking for myself, I find the PTA is not very welcoming to parents who are not as involved / available as they are. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
Unfortunately, I must agree to the general consent of this school. Yes, it is a very small school, but the administration does limit parent involvement. I think the Principle does really care about the school and the children but is determined to run the school in her own way without input from the
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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:
450
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
34
Number of classrooms:
24
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Staten Island schools — Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is located at 112 Lindenwood Rd, Staten Island NY 10308. 112 Lindenwood Rd is in the Eltingville neighborhood and 10308 ZIP code in Staten Island, NY The school district for Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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