I think this school is terrible. I have heard foul language used regularly by the elementary children. My child hates this school and complains almost daily as to how the teacher talks to the children (insulting and embarrassing them). Myself nor my child have ever been exposed to such chaos in a school
... Read more before and are not used to this. I fear for the safety of my child. I feel the school will do little to protect any child and am doing all I can to transfer my child out as quickly as possible before they pick-up any unwanted behavior. It's sad that the state allows this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
Well my daughter is new to this school and the first day she attended she was in a conflict! I thank the staff that was there at the time! However,, its still going on. And I've never seen or met the principle and dont need to. School is a place 4 an education, I expect my childs welfare in the utmost
... Read more care not to be feared by any measure! I think this school could be better as long as you get your act together! Thease r our children our future,,, where is there safety ,, did u forget who's care there in? Get it together! Or do they control you? Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/07
I think this is one of the better schools on the entire Rockaway Peninsula. The school has alot more control of the students then most of the other schools of the same grade range in the area. I think the school has greatly improved over the past few years. I am a proud parent of a P.S. 225 student.
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/06
This school has done nothing to control it's students and continues to be one of the worse schools I have ever seen. My child is a gifted student who hates going to school because of the behavior at this school. My son has begged me to get him out of this school. There is absolutly no control over the
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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:
671
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
59
Number of classrooms:
40
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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.
Rockaway Park schools — Ps 225 Seaside is located at 190 Beach 110th St, Rockaway Park NY 11694. 190 Beach 110th St is in the 11694 ZIP code in Rockaway Park, NY The school district for Ps 225 Seaside is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 225 Seaside is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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