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November 20, 2009

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Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
1001 Jennings Street Bronx, NY 10460 Phone: (718) 860-2707 Fax: (718) 860-3212 Map	Principal: Lorraine Chanon Parent Coordinator: Eric Ferreira (646) 823-5308
WHAT'S SPECIAL: Ties to a high school successful in helping underserved students achieve; DOWNSIDE: New school still working out some kinks.

Grade levels: 6 to 8
Class size: 25
Enrollment: 232
Ethnicity %:
1 W; 24 B; 75 H; 1 A

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District 12

Admissions: District 12
Neighborhood: West Farms
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FEBRUARY 2008 UPDATE: To serve the needs of the many students who start school performing below grade level, Fannie Lou Hamer has shifted to an elementary school model; 7th graders stay with the same teacher they had in 6th grade, and no longer switch teachers throughout the day. "We totally revamped the 7th grade," said Principal Lorraine Chanon during a telephone interview. "The creation of a small, intimate community leads to deeper understanding of their needs," said Chanon, noting that student behavior has improved since the. . .

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Oct 16, 2006	"Most of the teachers are very good at their jobs and make learning interesting," writes a student. "Problems are addressed quickly and it's a friendly atmosphere as everyone is on first name... read more
Dec 12, 2005	A 6th grader recalled her introduction to the school in the summer: "We had orientation--food, games--at the high school." (November 2005)
Jun 22, 2005	In a June 1, 2005, Newsday article, Ellen Yan reports on a pilot program from the Bronx-based Mothers on the Move which began at the Fannie Lou Hamer Middle... read more

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