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isla
isla
edited November -1 in Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy
The often discussed topic--education. My child goes to the neighborhood school. I find myself not being entirely happy with the school and its management. It's early on in his school career, and I could not imagine it for years. I wanted to familiarize myself with other options.

I wondered if anyone had any advice on elementary schools in Brooklyn, the system, and suggestions on other options. Are there other schools I should consider? Can I transfer him to another school in his district? Are there any NYC public school crash courses? I try to be as involved as possible, but I still feel out of the loop.

Thanks so much.

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  • pitu
    pitu

    Subject: Re: Schools

    isla wrote: Are there any NYC public school crash courses?
    InsideSchools.org
    Insideschools.org is an independent, not-for-profit website devoted to informing parents, teachers, and students about New York City public schools.
    :D
  • pitu
    pitu

    Subject: Re: Schools

    isla wrote: Are there any NYC public school crash courses?
    InsideSchools.org
    Insideschools.org is an independent, not-for-profit website devoted to informing parents, teachers, and students about New York City public schools.
    :D
  • dda
    dda
    your school should also have a parent coordinator, who is supposed to be a resource. if you get a good feel from your PC, it might be worth talking to him or her.

    generally speaking, children go where they are zoned - unless your child is in a special program which is not offered or there is no space at your zoned school (gifted and talented, special ed, etc.), or you move and want to keep your children in the school. There is also some kind of preference given to siblings.

    good luck!
  • dda
    dda
    your school should also have a parent coordinator, who is supposed to be a resource. if you get a good feel from your PC, it might be worth talking to him or her.

    generally speaking, children go where they are zoned - unless your child is in a special program which is not offered or there is no space at your zoned school (gifted and talented, special ed, etc.), or you move and want to keep your children in the school. There is also some kind of preference given to siblings.

    good luck!

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