Poll: Grade your child’s year
In last week’s poll we learned that people use both electronic and human resources to get insights into their schools and community. About a third of respondents to last week’s poll turn to the Department of Education’s website; the same number rely on friends, neighbors, teachers, and other school personnel. Internet resources like parent listservs and education-media sites serve about 10 percent and 16 percent of responders, respectively.
Today is report-card day at schools citywide — and it’s your turn to grade your child’s school experience this year. Better yet, ask your child!
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I’d give my son’s kindergarten year a solid B. He did really well, but there are factors that kinda shadow my thoughts. Mostly drama involving the school’s principal (PS 24 in Riverdale). He left the school last month and we are looking forward to someone new and the energy a new principal can bring.
Comment by Anonymous — June 26, 2009 @ 3:10 pm
hi, i was a senior in ps104, i just graduate two days ago. i have attend at 104 school for 3 years. since 6 grade. during these three years i have meet a lot of good friend. that helps me a lot, and all the smart and nice teachers. in my opinion ps104 is a fantastic school. In these three years i had build up tons of knowledge. i was a immigrant, i came to new york since 2006. i don`t speak any English. but now i can speak perfect English, 3 on the state ELA test and 4 on the math test. also i got so honor award from school and state. ps 104 is like my second home. there is a big family .
Comment by JHAjinglebell — June 26, 2009 @ 9:04 pm
Hi, my two sons in p.s 151Q did a very good job. I am very satisfied. New principal is very energitic .
Comment by anonymus — June 26, 2009 @ 9:36 pm
Congratulations JHAjinglebell, for your graduation and all your many accomplishments. My sons also attend ps104 (in Brooklyn) and it is indeed a fantastic school with a wonderful community of students, families, and educators. A+.
Comment by schismfs — June 26, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
I just want to voice the complaint that kids are sent home with their report card on the last day of school and the parent is given no opportunity to discuss the grades their child received for that last marking period. I have a question about a grade that was not expected, but no way to contact the teacher to discuss it, as they are gone for the summer. I do not necessarily want to dispute the grade, but an explanation would be nice. I think schools should have end of year conferences with the teacher when we recieve the report cards, just as we do for the first and second marking period – at least for those parents who would like to do so.
Comment by 5th grade mom — June 26, 2009 @ 10:58 pm
I LOVE MY SCHOOL!
Comment by QUANYEH — June 27, 2009 @ 5:45 pm
this school is very good
Comment by johnny — June 29, 2009 @ 8:04 pm
K at PS87, A+. She had an amazing year with an unbelievable teacher. Thrilled with her progress, academically and personally, over the year.
Comment by Julie — June 30, 2009 @ 8:50 am
MS101 IS THE BEST SCHOOL ON EARTH: ALL THE TEACHERS AND STAFF RULE WITH SO MUCH DICIPLINE ND OF COURSE THE PRINCIPLE ND VIVE THEY ARE THE BEST
Comment by SERWAA — June 30, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
MS 74 — wonderful school. I can’t say enough good things about this school, its caring teachers and the administration. My son has improved his grades so much and most importantly, loved going to school this year.
Comment by parent — July 1, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
PS 162. Worst year ever and they have all been rotten. MY son spent every morning crying how he hated school and didn’t want to go. Rotten school where my child sits all day long in an overcrowded classroom while the teacher has him reading and refuses to teach anyone above the 3 level because she is only allowed to teach to the children who are in danger of failing (her own words). This year (the worst ever) the principal even told me to my face when I asked if they would teach my son next year that I would have to teach him as she needs to concentrate only on the failing students. It is not surprising that this school has the lowest percentage of 4s on the state tests of any school in district 26.
Comment by queens parent — July 1, 2009 @ 6:28 pm
Horrible school. The school is having summer lunch program, but the security lady works in the cafeteria she is rude and often yelled at kids.
Comment by Emma — July 2, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
PS20 horrible school, the school is having summer lunch program, but the security lady works in the cafeteria she is rude and often yelled at kids.
Comment by Emma — July 2, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
For parents who are not satisfy with their kids grades, fr the last marking period. After spending a year with a teacher you should know your teacher. If you think that teacher is not a fair teacher you should request your child’s report card with your principal or assistant principal some days in advance before your last day of school.With that you will have a chance to discuss your child progress.
Comment by Myriam Charles — July 2, 2009 @ 10:07 pm
thos school is a really tough school.They say that they are preparing us for college but they are givin us way too much work to do in one day.Alot of the students cant handle it.Out of a 100 senior students only 45 graduated.
Comment by anonymous — July 4, 2009 @ 4:51 pm
thats for the williamsburg charter high school
Comment by anonymous — July 4, 2009 @ 4:52 pm
Regarding grades for the last marking period, unfortunately our school plays that game with the grades that I know some other schools do as well: regardless of how well your child is doing, they can’t get more than a 2 for the first marking period, can’t get more than a 3 for the second marking period, and can only “achieve” a 4 on the final marking period. That being the school policy, a parent can’t really tell if the teacher is unfair or not until that final report card is received, at which point nothing can be done.
Comment by 5th grade mom — July 4, 2009 @ 9:06 pm
I was very saddened to find my childs grades slipped this year. My child usually doesn’t need much motivation when it comes to his education. He is curious by nature, which usually keeps him at the top of his class. This year he scored high 3′s on both math and reading exams (missed 4′s by 8, 2 pts respectively). His last year exam grades were high 4′s on both. Just test right some people say. However, his final grades on his report showed a decline from the 1st marking period to the last with him ending with 3, 3+, and a few 4′s. I believe it was due to too much “parent invovlement”. My child teacher was in constant battle with busy body parents that made every little think a huge deal. It was a lot of he said she said with threats and follow throughs on contacting the district office. By the end of the year my child’s teacher was on an extreme defensive. If she said hello to someone she would explain what she meant by it.
I watched this from the side lines all year, what if anything I can do to keep this from affecting my child, and possibly defuse the situation.
Comment by Anonymous — July 5, 2009 @ 12:14 am
“too much parent involvement” was P.S 9
Comment by Anonymous — July 5, 2009 @ 12:15 am
MY CHILDS SCHOOL IS AWESOME (PS.375) AND AS MUCH AS HE LEARNED AND WE LOVED THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TOOK IT FROM US AND GAVE IT TO EVA MOSKOWITZ (HARLEM SUCCESS ACADEMY)WITHOUT CONSIDERING OUR GREAT TEST SCORES, PARENT INVOLVEMENT,EXCELLENT FEDERAL REVIEW OR EVEN CARE HOW THE CHILDREN FELT. WE WERE NOT GIVEN THE CHANCE TO GO BACK INTO OUR COMMUNITY AND BRAG ABOUT HOW GREAT OUR KIDS DID AND THAT THEY SHOULD BRING THEIR CHILDREN TO MOSAIC.
NOW THE DOE REFUSES TO MEET WITH US THE PARENTS WHO ARE PUTTING UP A FIGHT FOR OUR SCHOOL AND WE ARE GOING TO WIN.
R. ANNETTE JIMENEZ PA. PRESIDENT PS.375
(917) 406-1091
Comment by R. ANNETTE JIMENEZ — July 6, 2009 @ 12:12 am
I currently go to the highschool for Enterprise, Business, and Technology (EBT) at grand street campus. EBT is an average school pulling its grades up. The school is pretty good. But my main problem about the school is that there are two other schools in the building and it gets really hectic and sometimes choas happens. I feel like EBT teachers needs to get closer with their students and build a teacher to student relationship. The academic level needs to go up too.
Comment by Anon — July 6, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
My son just finished up his first year at CPE1. I have to give the school an absolute A. My son, who would often dread going to his previous school, loved going to school every day. The teachers are so, so smart, thoughtful, engaged and thoroughly attuned to their students. They have a level of understanding of their students’ needs that one is hard pressed to find in public schools these days. The dedication of all of the staff (Principal, parent coordinator, aides) and the PA is unbelievable! Communication is excellent and the kids are really invested in their learning. Phenomenal school!
Comment by Bronx mom — July 6, 2009 @ 12:48 pm
i think the school is great when can i apply
Comment by silvia — July 10, 2009 @ 1:16 pm
i am going to your school next year. i am nervous. i am going to 6 grade. what if i don’t make any friends.
Comment by katherine — May 25, 2010 @ 8:07 pm
you go
Comment by not saying — May 25, 2010 @ 8:08 pm