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06.25.08, 20:54 PM General Topics
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Was trying to stay out of it but just saw a post that infuriated me criticizing PS 166's G&T. I know there are issues w/ the admin as with other schools, but have to say the critics sound like parents who'll only be happy with Anderson. My high 90s child was placed there years ago, and it has been wonderful. The teachers are attentive and know him well; she has blossomed into a curious and amazing reader (who knew? we thought numbers were her thing but were told recently she's reading at 5th grade level and she's in 2nd) and has made great friends. The parents are dedicated and supportive. It's not perfect--tons of fundraising work, some politicking--but nothing worse than what we experienced at Anderson when older dc was there. (FWIW, that school was also great, and not as pressured as everyone makes it sound.) [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.25.08, 08:54 PM Flag
 

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Lord, I am SO so glad that I don't live in NYC!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:16 PM Flag
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Or San Francisco. They go through similar agita with schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:18 PM Flag
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^^^And LA too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:18 PM Flag
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Really? That's a bummer - was thinking of moving there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:24 PM Flag
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http://thesfkfiles.blogspot.com/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:39 PM Flag
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One of the posters said it herself: they are entitled edu-snobs. These are probably people who prefer private schools but were shut out or didn't get into the TT schools their kids "deserve". The rest of us, esp those with older kids, know that the 166 G&T program is wonderful. I don't have a dc there but I live on the UWS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:18 PM Flag
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Or they didn't get FA with their $300K incomes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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There is no question that 166GT is a great program. There are a lot of women with issues on this board. So glad to hear about your dc's success. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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Thanks you for this. Sending a child to 166 g&t next year and do not relish meeting the parent who keeps posting here that her child is far too gifted for this lowly program. For what it's worth, I can tell it's the same bitter person posting over and over again. I wish she'd send her child to another program that she deems worthy, so that her negativity wouldn't be at 166. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Yeah, I think your (our) wish has been granted. According to a previous post it seems like the bitter 166 mom didn't accept the spot: "We were not happy with our placement so we are going to stay in pre-K another year and then move or go private." Less negativity and a better student-teacher ratio for our kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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Not sure that's the same parent, but here's hoping! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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I liked the building, the PTA (especially G&T parents who are very active), and liked the school. But I have to say the principal - ugh, I HATED him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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I have two dds in the 166 G&T (finishing 1st and 4th) and we LOVE it. the families are all really nice and friendly, seem to range from lower middle to upper middle class, and my dds both love school and learn a lot. the principal unfortunately has poor communication skills (and has made a few unpopular decisions regaring the wonderful teachers), but is far from the worst in my opinion. the teachers are all AMAZING and the curriculum is pretty good. I LOVE our public school feel its the biggest around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Is there something about the curriculum you're not happy about? Glad to see your overall enthusiasm, as I'll be a new parent there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I liked 166, like I said. It's just the principal was such a turn off. I think it would have been better if the orientation did NOT have him. Just Asst Principal and the PTA parents. I wish he'd be replaced with someone better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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sorry thats biggest BARGAIN around (compared to expensive privates on the UWS) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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