I.S. 61 William A Morris

I.s.61 Is a awful learning enviorment. Do not send your child here he will get all caught up in thug activity and not be able to learn the perfect education he or she attends the school for. You would much rather send your child to I.s.27 Even though its not much of a good school neither, I.s.61 is the worst school on the island. The teachers do not conflict enough discipline to the students, Very poor child learning. Teachers do not deserve to be teacher they disrespect the students before the student even makes an action in this school. The teachers are very disrispectful and always swear and my child comes home using the discusting language that they heard from the school enviorment and even the teachers. There is a certain teacher named Mrs. Middouri who just ruins education for the children. If you ask me not to cause any drama to my rating. She does not deserve to be a teacher and should be fired immediatley. If you have a child who you are even considering to go to I.s.61 forget about it. The worst most un professional learning enviorment filled with bugs. If I had the choice to give this school a lower rating then 1 I swear I would. Thank you for your consideration.
--Submitted by a parent

My sons started IS61 this year and we have had a great experience. We have heard of some situations but nothing causing physical injury. The teachers administer discipline. They allow parents to monitor the classes. We feel welcome when visiting the school. The PTA appears a little lacking. I believe there could be more involvement. My sons are doing quite well and are in honors classes. I believe the public school education they are receiving is excellent. The amount of homework a student brings home isn't an indication of the level of eduction they are receiving.
--Submitted by a parent

The terrible school... We transferred to IS61 from Catholic School 4 mns ago, it was big mistake. The differences between Catholic school my son attended & this school are: - much lower level of education. There is almost not homework at IS61. The light exception only math. - very low culture of IS61 students. Take a look how they behave during the breaks. It's like zoooo... The IS61 management does not keep discipline there. Your child will not study good things from this surrounding; - we had larcenies there. somebody stole his back pack before Christmas. There are 2 surveillance cameras there but their resolution is too low, impossible to distinguish something. - only one good thing at IS61: free music lessons. We didn't have it at Cath. Sch. IS61 makes concerts for parents. It's great to see your kid playing music on the scene. Thank you IS61 for that. I think the rating 4 is too high for this school. Only because music lessons it deserves 2.5. Sorry for the critic, I tried to be objective .
--Submitted by a parent

I am a sixth grader here at I.S61 and i just love it here. There are so many extra curricular activities like the leaders club in which I am in. All my teachers (Mrs. Marabello, Mrs. Contrastano, Mrs. Legakis, Mrs. Simeone, Mr. Herron & Ms DeCaro) are nice and always put humor in every lesson. I am in journalism and photo journalism because we alternate every day. This helps me experience more. I'm glad that I will be here for the next 3 years because I know it's going to be amzaing with the great techers, staff, classmates, and my friends

I feel I.S 61 is a great school because they really have a lot programs and opportunities for the students. My child is in a special Ed class but since she has been here, her knowledge, attention span, her endurance, and scores are increasing. The faculty including all teachers, principals,secreatries, and everyone are very helpful and you can tell they care for these students safety, and care about these kids obtaining proper education. They treat them like if they were one of their own. I went to this school so did my siblings, my parents etc... I had the best time of my life and also learned so much in middle school. So I would definitely choose William A Morris Intermediate School. Keep up the good work! Thank you!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter loves this school. She has grown a bigger passion for dance and drama.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a 2010 graudate and i agree i am also upset to leave. Throughout my 3 yrs at 61 i have learned so much from all my teachers. But i have learned the most by far from ms. guanieri's 8th grade math class. I will never forget her or any of my teachers for that matter.i wish the best of luck to the 2010 graduates and all the graduates and freahman to come! -Krystal
--Submitted by a student

I am a parent of a recent graduate and also have anthor child in this school . The staff has been very helpful to my family throughout these years . I am very happy with I.S.61
--Submitted by a parent

The teaching staff goes above and beyond to help these kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a 2009 graduate here at 61 and Im so upset to leave. This school has brought me the best memories of my life and friends I never want to lose. The teachers here are amazing (Mrs.Arbus-I never stopped laughing during her class. It was too much fun.(She's an 8th grade english teacher and a 7th grade creative writing teacher)) and the A.P's (Mr.LaMorte) are the best . Over the past 3 years I have never once doubted why i came to this school and never once stopped laughing. I love 61 with all my heart and best of luck to all of the 2009 graduates in High School! ~Christine
--Submitted by a student