This school is absolutely terrible. I have two kids in PS 64. The school is dirty, they don't seem to take parents seriously, and the principal, Sandra Litrico is rude and you can't get in touch with her. I wouldn't recommed this school to anyone! Ms. A. Rodriguez.
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/08
My son attended this school and I can truly say the reading and language program is exceptional and well beyond the standards I expected for a public school. As a new immigrant I was impressed by the core reading program and saw my son's reading level improve by two levels in one school year. The parent
... Read more coordinator is accommodating and accessible. The principal and assistant principal are both warm and eager to meet and discuss concerns with parents. The overall discipline was good but not unusual for the community. The open door policy allows you to visit your child s classroom and really observe what is happening. The after school program is equally laudable because it is well managed and provides homework help which is really great for working parents who get in late. My only disappointment was with the classroom teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/07
PS64 has been a great part of my children's lives. This school has helped them to develop academically and physically. The teachers are willing to help any child in need. The staff are great and the principal and assistant principal both have an open policy with parents. Parent involvement has increased
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
P.S. 64 provide a nurturing and caring environment. The teachers have open communication with the students and parents. P.S.64 has resources not easily found in other schools, and our principal is very dedicated to the school population. I don t know of any other school where the principal learns the
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
P.S. 64 places an emphasis and has improved dramatically over the past several years. Educators are highly dedicated and professional and students perform well on tests and assessments. Students participate in an afterschool program, art, gym, ballroom dancing, karate, and put on numerous shows each
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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:
293
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
22
Number of classrooms:
25
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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.
New York schools — Ps 64 Robert Simon is located at 600 E 6th St, New York NY 10009. 600 E 6th St is in the 10009 ZIP code in New York, NY The school district for Ps 64 Robert Simon is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 64 Robert Simon is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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