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Ps 253 is located at 1307 Central Avenue Far Rockaway, NY providing education in Queens County to grades PK-3. This New York School is supervised and regulated by New York City District #27 community and Officials. At this school Mathematic programs take a balanced approach, focusing on what students need to know, and the processes and skills necessary to reason, solve problems, and think critically. The use of technology applications will deepen student engagement and improve student achievement by enabling them to access and analyze information, solve problems, collaborate with others, and communicate their thoughts and ideas.

School officials believe that a positive and collaborative relationship between the school, parents and community is vital to our children’s academic, social and emotional growth and well being. The educational programs should be designed to meet the present and future needs of all learners. All learners should have the skills necessary to feel comfortable using technology for personal, educational and vocational pursuits. The Technology Department is constantly striving to enhance the skills and abilities of the teachers in the area of technology integration. Through staff development, committee based discussions and budgetary support they attempt to improve the technology offerings available to the student body.

The school district offers employment & educational opportunities, without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin or handicap. Students will find excellent counseling services available for academic, peer, social problems, or any other student issues.


Overview

Ps 253

New York City District #27

1307 Central Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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Large City (City: Large)

718-327-0895 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-3, UE

Principal: Robin Johnson

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rdUngraded
Elementary
329382593738

Additional Student Information

Total Students
341
Attendance Rate
88%
Suspensions
0
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
12.6
Free Lunch
291
Reduced Lunch
38
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
2
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
1
Other Part Time Professional Staff
1

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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