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I.S. 126 A. Shanker School of Visual & Performing Arts

 
31-51 21 Street Queens, NY 11106
Phone: (718) 274-8316  Fax: (718) 278-6512
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Principal: Alexander Angueira
Parent Coordinator: Rosalyn Henderson x1130

WHAT'S SPECIAL: Students take arts electives twice a week.
DOWNSIDE: Students and teachers report problems with safety and respect.
 
Grade levels: 6 to 8
Class size: 27
Enrollment: 627
Ethnicity %:
  7 W; 19 B; 56 H; 18 A
Reading scores:
Math scores:
District 30

Admissions: neighborhood school/auditions for arts magnet
Neighborhood: Astoria
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IS 126 offers students a breadth of arts electives, but problems with safety and respect prevent the school from achieving a respectful school tone and environment.

 

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(parent)
Dec 20, 2008

"Absolutely no Control - lots of bullying & stealing in the school, and running/yelling/distractions in the classroom. Three years of wasted time for your child. Send your child elsewhere if... read more

Nov 1, 2004 "It's a warm environment for teachers," said a staff developer at the school. (October 2004)

Nov 1, 2004 Spanish-speaking students said there was friction between African-American students and Latino students and that fights sometimes break out in the school cafeteria. One student said that graffiti... read more


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