After reading the posted reviews I must agree with the reviews of March and May 2007, referring to testing and athletics. The school is no where near meeting the mandates for physical education as per the state. The principal states though we have been cited it is with understanding as we have no official
... Read more gym. Additionally, since December homework has been geared to the ELA and Math exams. Every evening and each vacation was inundated with 'practice packets'. This is aplorable especially as the school's leadership claims, 'we do not teach to the test, as it makes children nervous'. That is a falisy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/08
The ratio of student to teacher is misleading as it is much lower than the actual number of students in a class. When compiling the ratio pushin teachers, resource teachers etc. are counted though they do not have an official class. The teacher quality is exemplary but they need to be in the classroom
... Read more more. All to often teachers are sent out for 'training' and this is detrimental to the education of the class. We all know no matter how good a substitute is the presentation and concentration is not the same as when the teacher is in the room. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/08
PS 48 is an exceptional school. It is a small school and the principal and staff make it their business to know each and every child. The children of PS 48 are getting a great education, are happy and always feel at home there. There are wonderful enrichment programs (art, ballroom dancing, music,
... Read more computer just to name a few), extracurricular and afterschool activities. Their creative work is always on display throughout the school. It has an open door policy and the staff is always accomodating to any requests. I am lucky to be part of the family at PS48. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/07
PS 48 is a wonderful school. Since the new principal has been here she has reduced class size in the lower grades, reinstated the music program, and implemented art throughout the grades. There are numerous afterschool activities. The PTA works round the clock organizing fun and exciting events for the
... Read more students during school and after school hours as well. I am able to go to work each day knowing my child is safe and cared for at PS 48. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/07
I must say that PS 48 is a wonderful school with caring teachers and a loving principal. My children have been exposed to many of the Art programs at PS 48, such as the Guggenheim, now Margue studios and one of them will start band next year. We've had fun at many of their family nights such as dancing
... Read more and craft nights. We've always have had food to eat and had a great experience. As for my daughters teachers they have learned so much. I do feel that they should have more spelling tests and more feedback on their essays but I truly believe my children are in good hands. In the Fall there was free after school activities such as fashion class and cooking to Science and many more. They are correct in saying that they are more than a school they are a family. 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:
361
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
29
Number of classrooms:
17
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Advanced Placement
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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
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.
Staten Island schools — Ps 48 William G Wilcox is located at 1055 Targee St, Staten Island NY 10304. 1055 Targee St is in the 10304 ZIP code in Staten Island, NY The school district for Ps 48 William G Wilcox is the New York City Department Of Education. Ps 48 William G Wilcox is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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