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07.04.08, 16:49 PM NY Schools
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What is reputation of 116? Know nothing about it and moving into the zone over the summer. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.04.08, 04:49 PM Flag
 

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www.insideschools.org --- you can also ask doorman of bldgs near you re: families and ask the families about it. are you kids school age? why not just move into PS 6. risk free although more $$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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yes. i am familiar with inside schools...just wondering if anyone on ub had additional info. first hand experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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yeah right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Personally, I think 116 is better than 6. I never saw the appeal of 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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116 seems to be going downhill fast. lots of grumbling from parents, mediocre report card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.09, 08:11 PM Flag
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Great school, great community, and still fairly diverse. Very popular on UB for the G&T program, but the gen ed program is very strong w/ the same curriculum. Some of the best teachers elect to teach only gen ed to avoid th whole G&T vibe. Great test scores and kids get into competitive middle schools from the gen ed program. Only downside is all of the condos being built in the area is likely to cause a lot of overcrowding very soon, but not unlike all of the other desirable gen ed schools in NYC. Check out the PS116 website for more info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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thank you! is it a nurturing environment? Are parents welcome during school hours to volunteer in class at all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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Very nurturing environment. Parents do no volunteer in official capacity except as class parents, but are often in the classroom. Reading Buddies and Math Buddies each once per month, lots of publishing parties, and can always offer to volunteer to come in for a special holiday or project, if so inclined. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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Its a drop off your child in the yard type school. Yes, you are invitied into classroom on occasion - but its always planned. Parental involvement is not as strong as other schools. Its a GOOD school! Good students, good teachers, good scores. Lucky to be moving into the zone. The g&t will be eliminated next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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I should qualify - parental involvement inside the classroom - the parent body is extremely involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Do you know that for sure? Apparently that has always been the rumor every year, but the doe keeps adding the class [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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yes. this years class (the one entering in September) will be the last g&t class at 116. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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How do you know? Besides the rumors? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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The District 2 plan calls for the elimination of the program at 116. Recommendation was made about a month ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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For some reason, there is no reply option after your post asking me how I know, so I'm replying to this one hoping it lines up. My dc is in the g&t program and I was told by a credible source. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Why G&T will be eliminated? Because overcrowding and accomodate more gen. ed. DCs? In that case, D2 will have only LL, and 11(&130, 124). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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oh what, the Chinese schools don't count? those go in parentheses?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Yes, because of crowding. And taking it out of 116 doesn't mean that they won't put it in another program. D2 has LL, 124, 130, 11, and 111 (?) and 116 now. I think they might put one in 59 when the new building is done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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np--Generally, I think G&T is added to a school to bring up the overall level of the school. I don't think PS 59 needs this. There are other schools in District 2 that might benefit--PS 1 is never mentioned as a district 2 school, for example. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 07:55 PM Flag
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Don't most schools do drop off in the yard or cafeteria? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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I don't know about "most", some allow you to go to the classroom with your K dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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yes, like the alternative schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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ps 40 does. Don't know if that is an "alternative school". I don't think it is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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FWIW, PS116 used to allow drop-off in the class in K, and eliminated it 1-2yrs ago. Personally, I think it works out better since the class is able to get started on the morning routine much more quickly this way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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np--I have a child in a school that allows parents in the classroom before class starts. Kids take turns ringing the bell that signifies it's time for parents to leave. Class starts right on time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 07:58 PM Flag
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My dd just finished K at 116. Your allowed in the class the first week and after that it is really easier to leave them in the yard. It is a big school and the parents get in the way of the other kids in the stairwell on days when they are in the classroom. It is not a big deal at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.05.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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Great school. Has the same problem as all good nyc schools: overcrowding...but still really top education, like 234 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Awesome school...amazing writing program that works! kids write essays years beyond other schools as they teach holistic language rather than mechanics. Don't really like TERC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.09, 07:41 PM Flag
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what are the yearly PTA dues? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Very low- ?20-40 dollars, but don't quote me on that. However, parents of K and 1st grade are encouraged to donate $600 per year to pay for a teacher's aide in each classroom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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You have to pay money to join the PTA? Really? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Yes. at all of the top schools, you are gently asked to do this. I think Nest's pta dues are pretty high, lower lab too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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not at 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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At LL, we are not so gently asked to donate about 950, regardless of whether or not we participate in the PA, and constantly urged to participate in all sorts of other fundraising throughout the year. We stay away from the PA folks but we give what we can when we can. Some give nothing, some give a lot more than we do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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why do you stay away from the pa "folks"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.22.09, 08:18 PM Flag
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but that is the annual drive. not PTA dues. Every school has a suggested donation, no? There are no PTA dues at LL, not even gently asked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.23.09, 05:22 AM Flag
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Every parent at PS116 is automatically in the PTA, but they send a flyer out which strongly encourages giving a donation to the PTA, in addition to other fund-raising and direct appeal during the course of the year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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I'm pretty sure this is against the Chancellor's Regulations. You are automatically a PTA member if you have a child at the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 08:00 PM Flag
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thank you!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.05.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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You're automatically a member of the PA but you can be asked for a voluntary contribution. That's what these "dues" are. Yes, that's not exactly teh correct meaning of the word, but it doesn't matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.05.08, 05:59 AM Flag
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