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C.I.S. 117 Joseph H. Wade School |
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1865 Morris Avenue Bronx , NY 10453 Phone: (718) 583-7750 Fax: (718) 583-7658 Map |
Principal: Delise Jones Parent Coordinator: Maria Gonzalez (347) 563-4814 |
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WHAT'S SPECIAL: A new academy for academically strong students. DOWNSIDE: Most of the students are still reading below grade level. |
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Grade levels: 6 to 8 Class size: 28 Enrollment: 803 Ethnicity %: 0 W; 23 B; 75 H; 2 A |
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District 9 Admissions: Neighborhood school Neighborhood: Tremont More school data |
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CIS 117 is a big, mixed bag of a school. It's having a hard time figuring out how to help a significant number of its students to read and compute on grade level. In fact, the school has been so weak in reading and writing instruction that New York State is forcing it to restructure its program. And recently, it failed to meet its state targets for math, as well. We saw a number of strong teachers who commanded respect and interest from their students. But we also saw and heard a few loud disruptions inside the classrooms, and the. . .  |
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princesslexx101 (student) Oct 11, 2009 |
i am in the "WEPA" academy now for yall who dont know its the honor classes...its a great program with great teachers.i just feel one bad thing its the science teacher is teachin us badly .im... read more |
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| Nov 8, 2005 |
"WEPA academy was a challenge, but I was honored to be in it," writes student Giselle. "Two students got accepted into specialized high schools." (October 2005)
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| Jun 1, 2005 |
The program for students learning English is weak throughout Region 1, says teacher Carmen Carattini. "Nobody cares about them," she says. "There is no specially designed curriculum and no... read more |
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| This page was last updated on Aug 25, 2010. |
