P.S. 20 Anna Silver

I was very excited when I heard about the Dual Language Program opening up at the Anna Silver School. I immediately did everything I needed to do to make sure that my child was enrolled in this program. WHAT A BIG MISTAKE! No one speaks mandarin at this schools except for the one teacher. The Principal doesn't speak mandarin. It is only a showcase to draw in middle-class families. It did not live up to what I was told it would be. I don't believe this school prepared my child for the work ahead in First Grade. I am more than disappointed! I am changing schools for my child next year.
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I should have read the insideschools.org review ( DOWNSIDE: Test scores improving but still too low ) before enrolling my child at this school. I was pleased with the education my child was getting on the lower grades but once my child got into the third grade and took the NYS ELA and Math tests, my child failed. Now my child has to go to summer school and possibly get held over. I expressed my concerns to Mr. Lee earlier in the school year but they were never addressed. He brushed it off and assured me that my child was getting a quality education. I know better than to trust him on his word now. I will be transferring my child to another school next year, not only because of test scores but also because of the large class sizes and the bullying at this school.
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The dual language immersion program is outstanding. Sing songs around the piano in Mandarin while warming up for the day's activities? Abosolutely. This is the place to be. The principal and teachers are both highly qualified and extremely professional. It is a caring school with a diverse mix of children. The best of New York.
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My child is in preK at PS 20 and we couldn't be happier with the school. The principle is articulate, caring and committed. He knows every child in the school and will talk to parents about any concerns. This attitude is school wide, including teachers, security, maintenance, and office staff. PreK has a great balance of play and a quite serious early literacy curriculum. My son's teacher is fabulous. She is keeps order while infusing the day with a sense of fun and a love for learning.
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Salutations, My brother was admitted to this school back in 2008, he is now in the 2 grade. Since his arrival, he has made improvements in overall academics. Previously he was struggling with speech delay and had trouble focusing but this school responded quickly and assigned him to a speech therapist. Since then he has made strives in his speech. Now he is recieveing tutoring for his classes. The principal is very attentive to each child and focuses on their needs individually.The teachers really care about the kids and really want them to succeed. now I have high hopes for his future!
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My son is in the third grade at P.S. 20, having entered in Pre-k. I am so lucky that I found this school. The teachers are wonderful, they keep me informed. They make sure that the students are challenged on their level and the extra classes, computer, science, cooking,art, dance and last year, chess, help give the kids a well rounded background. The parents are friendly, the staff is helpful and welcoming. Mr. Lee has proven himself to be a dedicated leader. P.S. 20 is a traditional school in the best sense of the word.
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THIS IS AN EXCELLENT STRUCTURED SCHOOL! I LOVE THE PRINCIPAL, MR.LEE, HE SO INVOLVED IN THE CHILDREN'S EDCUATION. THE TEACHERS ARE GREAT AS WELL!
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This is an excellent school! The staff at my daughter's school is so dedicated to the academic achievment and social enrichment of their students.
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I love PS2 I am so glad that my daughter was excepted and will continue to go to that school next year. The teachers communicate with me very well. I love the fact that next year they are starting a mandarin dual language class and she was excepted.
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The school is caring and kind. It is neat and tidy, everyone treats you like family! Wonderfully diverse. Unlike other area schools it occupies the whole building instead of being a hodge-podge of several schools crammmed into one building. That gives it a more peaceful feeling, like learning is actually happening instead of crowding and hearding. Everyone always has time for you cares and concerns. The school communicates well and educates non stop. My kindergartener reads at a first grade level and recognizes academic achievement in himself and his peers as a coveted thing. He is proud of himself, his class and his school. He likes the gym, music and art offered there and constantly amazes me with what he has learned.
--Submitted by a parent