My daughter attends PS 11. She has chess, art, music, science, and cooking class. She has the option to participate in after school programs like dance, piano, sign language, drama and Madd science. She always has something interesting to talk about when she comes home or an activity /project at school
... Read more that she wants me to attend. I am impressed with the efforts of the PTA and the principal to reach out to all parents. The PTA even braved the NY winter cold with a table full of muffins, hot coffee and fliers to greet parents bringing their kids to school in the morning. In my opinion this school is definitely on the upswing and has the atmosphere, drive and test scores to be competitive with some of Brooklyn's best public schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/08
My son has attended PS 11 since the second grade. This year (2007) he graduates. He is a high acheiver academically and PS 11 has done a fine job meeting his intellectual needs. Notably my son's emotional maturity has not matched his academic advancement and PS 11 has also done an acceptable job dealing
... Read more with his immaturities and sometimes challenging behavior. However, because of his strong personal effort and support at home, combined with good communication and cooperation with the administration he has finally achieved an appreciable balance of academic and social skills. PS 11 is getting even better as a more involved and action oriented parent body has enrolled thier children in the school over the past 2 years. There are good enrichment programs, the SLT is effective, PTA is excellent, teachers are dedicated, new pricipal made a difference. The community is progressive inside and outside the school. Kudos! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
My daughter is a student at PS 11 and she is doing well and loving school. The continuous interaction with her teachers and the feedback we have received is encouraging and constructive. Principal Wrighton is a steady, positive influence and knows the names of the children. We see her at the beginning
... Read more and ending of everyday greeting kids and parents. The PTA is strong and the parents are very active. I volunteer and I see the students respond and blossom to all the programs and the general positive atmosphere. We love the enrichment programs with science, art, music; afterschool with sign language, piano, chess etc. Extra curricular award-winning Robotics teams, movie and games night with projects to do all year - the kids are disciplined, well rounded and excited about learning at PS 11. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/08
I am a parent who is leaving P.S. 11. My child is in the third grade and we are excited to make a change for the better. I am more than disappointed with the new administration. If you read the Brooklyn Record website you will find that many others feel the same way .
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/07
In the past year 2005-2006 PS11 did seem to go through a growing pains episode, but it has resolved itself with the efforts of the new principal, cooperative parents, and teachers committment to the students, the school has been really wonderful for my young daughter...I have seen the natural bouyancy
... Read more of pre-K-K when they exit the lunch room nothing out of control, the principal actually stays in the lunch room and on the playground during lunch. I am happy with the direction of this school and the PTA body. Active Parent Read less
* In 2006-2007 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The 2006-2007 results for English language arts are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. Math results will be added after their release by the New York State Education Department. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
451
Students per teacher:
7
Full-time teachers:
64
Number of classrooms:
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Special Education
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Brooklyn schools — Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is located at 419 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn NY 11238. 419 Waverly Ave is in the 11238 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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