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127 East 22 Street Manhattan , NY 10010 Phone: (212) 475-8086 Fax: (212) 475-9273 Website Map |
Principal: Stacy Paige Goldstein Parent Coordinator: Jim Chin (347) 563-5190 |
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WHAT'S SPECIAL: A warm and nurturing school where kids get lots of individual attention. DOWNSIDE: Awkward building layout. |
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Grade levels: 6 to 12 Class size: 25 Enrollment: 688 Ethnicity %: 34 W; 20 B; 26 H; 18 A |
Reading scores:  Math scores: 4 year graduation rate: 87.0% |
District 2 HS Supt: Elaine Gorman Admissions: District 2 Neighborhood: Gramercy Park More school data |
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The School of the Future has long been known as a warm and creative place that welcomes kids who don't fit the mold; students with special needs have long been accommodated in a way that's not stigmatizing. Now, a new administration is working to make academics more challenging for top students and to tighten discipline while keeping the inclusive, nurturing atmosphere for which the school is loved. "We're definitely pushing kids more, and pushing teachers more," said Stacy Goldstein, who became principal of the school and director of the middle school in September 2007. At the same time, she said, "We don't want to undermine the soul and the spirit of the place," she said.  |
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Insideschools (other) Jul 2, 2010 |
Science teacher Onaje Lataillade received the NYC... read more |
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parentuws (parent) Apr 4, 2010 |
Any more recent comments from HS parents and students about the social and academic pros and cons of SoF are appreciated. Do they have any type of drama classes or chorus? |
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(parent) Mar 9, 2010 |
My son has had a great experience at School of the Future. He is now an 8th grader and will be staying for high school. The classes are small (25), and I have found that the teachers are... read more |
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| This page was last updated on Mar 9, 2010. |
