We have only been at P.S. 107 Q for a short couple of months. The parent coordinator. Mrs. Malandrakis is wonderfull; and has been extremely helpful with the transition from our previous school to P.S. 107 Q. I see her outside every morning greeting the children and parents, and opening up car doors
... Read more for the children to exit. In addition to Mrs. Malandrakis, the principal, Mr. Phair is often out there as well. I was impressed that he seemed to know each child by name. As far as academically, my son is always excited about attending school. Upon picking him up, he can't wait to tell me what he learned in his studies. That is an indication to me that the teachers are engaging him and making learning fun and interesting. Finally, I have to thank Mrs. Lyman, his teacher, for her stern yet caring ways. He is a lot more focused. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/08/07
This is the best school ever! All the tachers are nice and care about the education of the students. They teache wonderful. They make learning so fun! The kids really learn alot. Mr.Phair knows mostly all students by their first name. Its a great school!
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Posted by a former student on 05/26/07
107 is very unorganized very chaotic during the morning drop off and afternoon pickup.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
I was very disappointed by the lack of rigor at PS 107. The preschool program only taught social skills and going to lunch, did nothing with the alphabet, kindergarden lacked structured reading, my son learned to read because I taught him how using phonics books from the public library - his kindergarden
... Read more teacher didn't even know he could read. His first grade teacher used the 'new superintendent's rules' as an excuse for not teaching kids how to write. Now he's in second grade and I guess it will be up to me to teach him because he's not getting it at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/23/04
PS 107 is a unique, wonderful school. My daughter had a wonderful experience last year and is now thriving and shining in Mrs. Kaufman's 2nd grade class. She has to be one of the most wonderful teachers. Keep doing what you do best everyone- a terrific job! Thank you! -PS 107 parent
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* 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:
1,051
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
68
Number of classrooms:
60
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Advanced Placement
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Gifted and Talented
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visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Flushing schools — Ps 107 Thomas Dooley is located at 167-02 45th Ave, Flushing NY 11358. 167-02 45th Ave is in the 11358 ZIP code in Flushing, NY The school district for Ps 107 Thomas Dooley is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 107 Thomas Dooley is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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