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P.S. 79-Creston School

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P.S. 79-Creston School teachers have received extensive training in balanced literacy instruction. Their approach to literacy includes instruction in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Teachers have also been provided extensive training in differentiated instruction to meet each student’s individual needs. Creston School is committed to seek ways to reduce the amount of paper that is sent home. As such, the school and PTA notices will be posted about the student’s behavior, work habits and attitudes are reinforced with parental cooperation and involvement will be fostered through open communication while achieving and complying with district initiatives. School teachers aim to develop inquiring, caring, confident, principled and academically successful students who will become contributors in the creation of a better school, home, neighborhood and global community.


Overview

P.S. 79-Creston School

New York City District #10

125 East 181St Street
Bronx, NY 10453

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Large City (City: Large)

718-584-4810 (Phone)

Serving Grades: PK-5, UE

Principal: Pamela L. Edwards

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5thUngraded
Elementary
3615916916714411313462

Additional Student Information

Total Students
984
Attendance Rate
92%
Suspensions
5
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
15.9
Free Lunch
898
Reduced Lunch
54
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
3
Other Full Time Professional Staff
6
Full Time Teachers
61
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
5
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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