Excellent middle school. My daughter's transition to this school has far exceed my expectations. She speaks very highly of her teachers and the administration. Everyone I have spoken to from principal, vice principal, parent coordinator, guidance, nurse and teachers have been truly professional and
... Read more caring. The programs and courses they offer are excellent. It is a wonderful learning environment. My daughter and her friends say it feels like a home away from home. They have great relationships with all their teachers and feel very safe and protected. JHS 194 is a great middle school, don't have any doubts or think you could find any better, you can't! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/09
My son just entered 6th grade and I could not be any happier with what I see; dedicated happy teachers, a parent coordinator that actually helps, an assistant vice principal that gave a nervous mother sound, wonderful advice. Our old school was a nightmare, I am thankful for JHS 194!
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
My daughter's first day in Junior High the organization was impressive! the principal outside answering questions to all the worried parents and to the kids. She was so approchable I am so happy my daughter is attending this school!
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/08
Junior High School 194 is such a great school! I really recomend this school to anybody. They help my son with every problem he faced. Excellent people working there. Thank you
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Posted by a parent on 04/29/08
I have attended this school before I moved, and I think its the best school I went to, so far. The enviroment is clean, the teacher quality is sky high, and their electives are superb. There were no stuffy lunchrooms or classrooms, or crowded hallways. Sometimes we get a little treat like a concert from
... Read more a famous singer or a news anchor doing a report here. This school felt like family, not teacher and student, but like old friends. I felt very safe, and very welcomed. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/17/07
My son goes to this school. It is a great school. We love it.
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/07
My fourth child is attending jhs 194 and i am extrememly happy with the direction the school is taking. The administration previous to this one was abysmal and i had explored options for my child to attend other middle school programs. Ms. Iannizzi began in september 2003 and immediately brought well
... Read more needed change to the building. I love the concept of 'houses' within the building and the very close realtionship of everyone on my child's 'team'. They truly know my child and what academic help he needs. I do wish there was foreign language in 7th grade and the opportunity to take a science or math regents in 8th grade ( my three older children attended 194 in the 90's and all left 8th grade with 2years of spanish and the earth science & sequential i regents done. Strong parent involvement which provides extras to the students. Great school going in a great direction. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/06
I can't say enough about this school. The Principal leads a motivated, energetic team of strong deans and teachers. My daughter had as seamless a transition into junior high as I could have hoped for, largely because of the care that the school takes to provide a safe, productive, creative learning environment.
... Read more This year the Principal implemented small learning communities (students have a schedule of classes all on one floor) which I think has been a great success. And the Guidance Counselling staff has been invaluable in their support and guidance to my daughter as she went through the process of applying for high schools. The band program (includes an extracurricular jazz band) and drama programs are especially amazing. A+ 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:
1,000
Students per teacher:
Full-time teachers:
10
Number of classrooms:
40
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Whitestone schools — Jhs 194 William H Carr is located at 154-60 17th Ave, Whitestone NY 11357. 154-60 17th Ave is in the 11357 ZIP code in Whitestone, NY The school district for Jhs 194 William H Carr is the New York City Department Of Education. Jhs 194 William H Carr is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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