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Forest Park Elementary School

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Forest Park Elementary School has a very enthusiastic Parents and Teachers association working hand in hand to grant its students the best learning experience in grade School. Forest Park School, believes that all children can learn and have fun, appreciate humor, and expand their creativity. Teachers encourage academic growth by using a variety of strategies to address individual needs and learning styles for success. Forest Park Elementary School will provide children with a positive, trusting, safe and supportive environment that develops self-esteem, self-motivation and responsibility.

The Forest Park Elementary School reading program incorporates a balanced literacy approach that includes the following components: read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, literature study, and independent reading. A wide range of literary genres and other materials are used, and instruction varies from full class to small groups to individualized work. The staff understands the profound impact the work they do has on the life of our students. They strive to provide a safe nurturing learning environment where every child can demonstrate their strengths and receive support for their needs. They know that they need to build a partnership with the parents and caregivers of the students if they are going to help all children be successful.

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Forest Park Elementary School
South Colonie Central School District
100 Forest Drive
Albany, NY 12205
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Urban Fringe of a Mid-Size City (Suburb: Large)
518-869-3006 (Phone)
Serving Grades: K-4
Principal: Patrick Gunner
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Student Enrollment Information
Kindergarten
(Half Day)
1st2nd3rd4th
7458596689

Additional Student Information
Total Students346
Attendance Rate97%
Suspensions0
Year Statistics Were Compiled2005
Student / Teacher Ratio13.8
Free Lunch39
Reduced Lunch17
Student Ethnicities


Student Gender
Staff Information
Full Time Principals1
Full Time Assistant Principals0
Other Full Time Professional Staff2
Full Time Teachers26
Part Time Principals0
Part Time Assistant Principals0
Part Time Teachers0
Other Part Time Professional Staff0
Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions
Sub-Group NameSatisfactorySchool Year
Subject: Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All StudentsYes2006
WhiteYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Subject: Elementary / Middle School Math
All StudentsYes2006
WhiteYes2006
Economically DisadvantagedYes2006
Subject: Elementary / Middle School Science
All StudentsYes2006
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