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2008 Progress Report

The city’s annual School Report Cards are out and, overall, more schools got “A’s” this year. To find the rundown of Brooklyn schools, click here. Reports are also available here on the Dept. of Education’s website.

Schools are assigned letter grades based on their overall Progress Report score.  Schools that get As and Bs are eligible for rewards. Schools that get Ds and Fs, or 3 Cs in a row, face consequences, including change in school leadership or school closure.

• This school’s overall score for 2007-08 is 68.4
• This score places the School in the 76 percentile of all elementary schools Citywide–i.e., 76 percent of those schools scored lower than this school
• This school met 100% of its improvement target from last year

Links:

• School Budget Overview and Detail 2008-2009
• Budget Allocation FY08 to FY09 Comparison
• Learning Environment Survey Report 2007-2008
• Quality Review Report 2007-2008
• Elementary/Middle School

The Dr. John Playground sprinklers have been open for a few weeks. Looks like fun!

Our PS. 277 had one of the best scores in the city, having on of the top 5 reading scores in the city. Good for them!

Best reading scores IS 187: 98.9%
IS 187: 98.9%
IS 392: 98.3%
PS 172: 97.6%
PS 277: 97.2%
PS 31: 94%

In late January, Mayor Bloomberg announced the Department of Education would lose $180 million this school year, in an unusual mid-year budget cut. Principals all over the city have been slamming the slashed DOE budget.

Our P.S. 277 had $42,000 cut.

Class sizes might get larger, and P.S. 277 could lose arts programming, classroom furniture, math books, and “intervention services” - math and language tutoring for students in danger of falling behind. Just to be clear, this is not necessarily what P.S. 277 is going to lose, but its in line with what other schools are cutting to save money.

P.S. 277 is organizing fund raisers to raise some of the money lost. Our local organizations have already donated. Have you? Do you want to? Call the school, speak with Mrs. Fish or a PTA member, they can help.

All schools are facing an uphill battle to maintain services. Next year’s planned cuts dwarf the current mid-year cuts, rising from $180 million to $325 million.

The Police Athletic League is back at P.S. 277. Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8:30 (school days)

Tuesdays - 4th and 5th Grade

Thursdays - 6,7th and 8th Grades

Activities include:

• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Arts and Crafts
• Table Games

The Police Athletic League (PAL) is New York City’s largest, nonprofit, independent youth organization. Founded in 1914, PAL serves 70,000 New York City boys and girls each year with recreational, educational, cultural and social programs. PAL is the official youth agency of the New York Police Department.Located throughout the five boroughs, particularly in some of the city’s neediest neighborhoods, PAL Centers are a home away from home for young people in need of safe, supportive environments. PAL Centers are oases in their communities and stand as proof of PAL’s long-term commitment to helping New York City’s children.

PAL provides after-school programs at full-time and part-time locations throughout the city. Programs include homework help, sports, arts and crafts, music and dance and much more. Hours and days of operation vary for each location. For more specific information contact tseward@palnyc.org