I.S. 119 the Glendale

I'm a student here and I'm a 6th grader I also have a little sister that goes to the school too and is a kindergartener. The teachers are nice if you do listen to them. But other kids are very mean there. I mean, usually it's hard to get friends when there is so much people you hate. I see and hear other teenagers cursing and pushing little kids, being perverts. My little sister even says that teenagers keep pushing her around, and she came home crying. She does learn and loves school. But it's too much for me. The only thing I can do is be good and stay calm. Also this school may give the kids completely challenging homework and tons of it even for the kindergarteners. I don't even get the chance to hang out with my family and I always finish all my homework around midnight from the afternoon. This school is okay, unless your tough.

I am a student here, and I have to say that this isn't such a bad school. The gifted & talented program is great, and if you can, choose it. There are lots of fun activities ie) volleyball, basketball, after-school clubs, robotics. The school is also very convenient. It is to many bus routs, such as the Q29 and the Q47 . The downside is that many teachers are very mean. They will be rude to the students and will even curse at them. However, this is still a great school. If you are selected in the G&T program, then I suggest you go to this school.

due to bullying caused by racism. Unless you are hispanic or a European, do not attend this school. In these cases, your so called "family" is unable to protect you. The principal and deans try to enforce discipline. But many students are way too stubburn, continuously yelling and refusing to obey orders. The principal and deans are then unable to control the students in the school. The environment is not welcoming in the aspect of students. I do not know about non gifted classes, but the teachers of my gifted class hardly yell at us, although i constantly hear instructers screaming at the top of their lungs across the hall. Though I can not stand being seperated from my classmates, the school itself is not pleasant. The instructers need to be repundant on telling non gifted students they are not going to go to specialized high schools. Of course this does not apply to everybody. Actually most people are nice. But personally, i can not wait to graduate and move on with my life. It is not worth it in the case of surroundings. But education is fulfulling. I was finally able to recieve a 4 on the ELA state exam. There is also a 0.7 mile highway seperating the Q 47 bus and the school.

After attending IS 119 for 1 year, I feel compelled to share my thoughts. The school has some amazing teachers who know their stuff. They are funny, smart, and ready to help. However, the teachers are powerless over the appalling administration. Dr. Fagan is one of those people who does things to make herself look good. She has some good initiatives and curriculum ideas, but how about her relation to the students? She is all about discipline and order. The horrendous deans just walk around the entire day, blowing their whistles and screaming through their bullhorns at everyone. They have everyone in fear of committing the slightest infraction. For example, using an iPod in the hallways results in it being confiscated for the day. No big deal, right? WRONG. They will call your parents and have you humiliated for something so minor. Also, the filth in the cafeteria is horrible. You'd think we were in a prison, the way they scream and scream about who's on line and who's not. The entire administration and the old lunch lady hags should eat a meal in these filthy, stinky conditions. All in all. while the teaching is great, don't go here unless you plan to submit to these conditions.

THIS SCHOOL IS HORRIBLE. The gifted and talented program is bad and there are bullys everywhere. The deans, and teachers and principals don't do anything to stop this, it only gets worse and worse. The school is neither challenging at all, if you're thinking about going to this school, then forget it, your district school is better.

As a parent of a gifted and talented student who currently goes to this school I can honestly say that this school is pretty bad when it comes to bullies and ethnic race relations. If you are white and not shy then you are fine. If you are Asian then I suggest you do not go to this school. The principal and the deans are non responsive to your concerns. The response to bullying is yes this happens but so what. It happens that bullying is not suppose to occur. I believe the city has a policy against it but when it comes to the folks at this school they simply turn the other cheek. My son feels everyday that he does not want to go to school. If I could give this school no stars I would. I strongly suggest you look at other programs before going to this school. I agree with the other parents who do not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent

I don't get how people say that there are SOO many fights, bullies, and trouble with this school i would give it an A++ because they really get u to work hands on projects, and working with chemicals, i havent seen one fight and this is my 2nd year i would DEFINATLY try for the G&t program because they have so many good teachers and even in general ed they help you a lot

I think this school is really good. The school is clean, the food is great and we even got new kindergartners. Dr.Fagen tries really hard to make this school as successful as it can be and I think she is doing a wonderful job at this. Although there is one flaw that I need to point out. In sixth grade I took chorus class, I thought it would be a great opportunity to try to sing but the chorus teacher does NOT know how to teach a class. The chorus class is filled with delinquents which she doesn't know how to handle and spends the entire time screaming at them. I don't think she is a good chorus teacher, she repeats the same old things because she doesn't have anything else planned out and she gives us pointless work?? I tried to to change to band but it was all filled with the kids who knew the chorus teacher wasnt good. Now im stuck :(

The guidance counselor at this school does not want to help the parents at all. It is very hard to ask any records from her. She is very mean and doesn't want to listen to what you said.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter started kindergarten there this year. The program is excellent and the teachers and principal are wonderful. I feel that my daughter will get an excellent education there. The gifted and talented teachers have also been assisting the little ones. So far my daughter is loving the school and excited about learning.
—Submitted by a parent

First off I'd like to say that you have to be in either the Gifted or Honors program to have any want to go to this school. Almost off of the children who are in General Ed. or other classes are probably going to grow up to be future convicted felons, if they haven't been already. The atmosphere in the school is welcoming, but only by the staff. Students despise each other and it's disgusting. Seriously. Don't go to the school even if you're in honors, now that I think about it. You have to be in like Gifted to enjoy the experience, but even I was in that class and I despised the school. If you are a child like me, who is a +A student, the school will ruin you completely. Well luckily, I still am intact, but really. It's abhorrent what hate and disgusting aura the school's children carry. It's sad how when you leave somewhere, you should be sad. But I on the contrary am so happy that I only have to stay there two more days. Thank you so much for reading my review, and seriously, don't go. (Unless you're in Gifted, but even there you still get hostile)
—Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of an Honors student who is also an 8th grader. I don't know how other students are treated, but my child has received exceptional support from the teachers, counselors and from peers. I am proud to have my child in a middle school that challenges the mind.
—Submitted by a parent

Im a senior at IS 119 this year and it's a awesome school. All of my teachers are really nice and they push you to try your hardest. All the people who say that this school is bad haven't seen it on the inside. The atmosphere is friendly and the students do not bully each other. Everybody tries their hardest to keep good scores. All the teachers grade based upon the work you do and how well you do it. They also dont give a lot of homework and they scarcely give tests.

I am a student who is currantly attending I.s 119. Honestly i think this is the worst school you could go to. None of the teachers respect you. If your a shy person all i have to say is good luck because u gonna do a lot of projects and none of the teachers will help you. Also there is a lot of fights and the bullies are terrible. Teachers will not help you thee princpal is helpless. To rap it up i pefer you to go to a different school
—Submitted by a student

My son attends the six grade at this school. I have to say this is the worst school I have ever known. When you call the office a answering machine picks-up. You have to leave a message and when they feel like it they will call you back. The two secretaries are very rude & have no compassion when a parent calls. This schools office has no professionalism.
—Submitted by a parent

We are three students currantly attending IS 119. We honestly think that it is te worst school you can go to. No techer treats you with respect and nothing is fair. They base your report card average on houw much they think you do... now how much you try to do. This is a very social school and it has many activities. Like band,dance,theatre, and vocal. The princibal Dr. Fagn is the worst princibal ever. She dons't care about you and she'll get you in trouble with a dean if you don't look at her. But on the other hand 119 is a good school. Not great...but good. I suggest another school. Maybe 73 or 227. Thank you ; Bye.
—Submitted by a student

I am attending thi school for my second year and it was phenominal. I made such great friends and was accepted into the honors program and I definatly recommend this school to parents. Even though the discipline isnt the greatest our new principle in Dr.Fagan is the best principle you can ever have.She has done so much for this school. I really hope all new coming 6th graders would want to register here.
—Submitted by a student

The IS 119 has excellent teaching staff. School needs more discipline. Deans and counselors staff should work more effectively to solve problems. There is a tension among students of different ethnic background, what upper level staff does not want to see. And problems are often stayed unsolved. If your child is shy, excpect big problems in a future in this school. Deans will not help you, believe me!! I rate a half star, just because of efforts of teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent

I go there and its awsome great for your children too
—Submitted by a student

I am a seniour here at I.S.119 and recently we have aquired a new principal. Dr. Fegan has added things like more pre test before state exames ang goal days where students could practice their individual goals. While many of the after school activities were lost which was a disapointment because they were so new, only put into place last year, the scholl is going over a make over both to the actual building and the teachers and cirriculum. The becan program was added last year and while it is still being acustomed to, many of these students have gotten into specialized high schools, along with the advance math program. The one major downside is that there is a unequal distrobution between the three acadimies. They are the preforming art's academy, the science's academy and humanities academy. Many things are only avalible to the 2 larger groups, preforming arts and sciences.
—Submitted by a student