Ps 65

696 Jamaica Avenue

School District

New York City Geographic District #19
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 09, 2022

Great school, my kids love this school
Submitted by parent on July 12, 2020

My two children have shown grown cognitive, socially and emotionally have in this school. They love their teachers and feel very happy in this school.
Submitted by parent on November 25, 2019

Horrible. Administrators go above Board of ED and Superintendent suggestion. Principal Garcia makes her own policies and doesn’t care for this kids wellbeing
Submitted by other on November 08, 2016

The teachers staff and kids work toghter like family
Submitted by parent on July 07, 2016

My child left there very happy at the end of the year..The Saturday program is very helpful, it gives her that extra help.I feel she is very prepared for next year.
Submitted by other on July 07, 2016

Mis hijos fueron estudiantes de ps65 y para mí fue una bendición! Le agradezco a los maestros que ponen todo su empeño para ayudar a los niños en su educación.., Ms.Garcia por todo el apoyo y dedicación en el desarrollo de los niños.. Siempre un ambiente muy limpio y seguro!
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2016

My son has been in this school since kindergarten. He's in 1 st grade and has been great. The teachers are very nice and dedicated. Ms. Garcia looks very detail- oriented and from what I see she accomplished a lot in this school. It has been good so far.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2015

My hijo ha estado en 2 escuelas diferentes, llegó ha esta escuela en el 2013 y ha sido una bendicion, en menos de un año el avance fue increíble lee y escribe en inglés con mucha fluidez, en matemáticas le va fenomenal, y el está feliz de pertenecer a esta escuela, algo que no pudo conseguir en las demás escuelas. Los profesores son excelentes, el staff y la seguridad muy amable, te hacen sentir como casa, la principal Ms. Garcia no tiene comparación una mujer con carácter, tierna, preparada, y siempre está disponible para recibirnos, es exepcional. Lo mejor que me le ha pasado a mi hijo fue encontrar esta escuela.
Submitted by other on October 21, 2014

This Principal is a bully!! She bullies her staff. She tries to intimidate teachers and other staff members by using her power to get things accomplish. Shame on the DOE to allow such a principal to run a school!!! She frowns upon Special Ed. Shame Shame Shame!!!
Submitted by teacher on January 10, 2014

I came to PS 65 as a teacher 12 years ago. In comparison to the other two schools I taught in, this was heaven! The children are courteous and thoughtful. There are few if any real discipline problems. Learning is rigorous and results are apparent. When I cam to PS65, we had the lowest scores in the district in reading and math.When Principal Garcia came, things started to turn around. Within 3 years, PS.65 became the top school in reading and math scores. It had been ranked well developed and given top grades by the Department of Education. Parents and Teachers appreciate the turnaround as evidenced by the A rating given the school by Staff and Parents in the yearly school report card. Yes, the administration had to weed out some ineffective teachers, but that has to be done in all work environments. Teaching grades were changed, teachers were given retraining and some improved and some left....Today PS65 is a model school. I am proud to be part of the staff!
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2013

The principal makes herself available for meetings. Very well communication between parents and teachers. I noticed cliques between students. After school is available and Saturday classes for students who need extra help. I only wish this school went up to 8th grade
Submitted by teacher on December 28, 2012

I taught here a couple of years ago. The principal (Garcia) was focused on showing off to the public, and anyone that came into the building. Teachers spent hours making bulletin board, instead of analyzing student work and creating lesson plans. Students wrote essays in every academic area. Curriculum was not developmentally appropriate. I saw classes where kindergarteners were expected to write 5 paragraph essays, yet I never saw the art of writing taught. Instead, teachers would write it for them and the students would re-write it in their hand writing. If teachers hadn't done this then they would have been penalized for incorrect spelling, grammar etc in kindergarten work! Special Ed. students were ignored. During lessons instead of helping my Special Ed students I was told to help other students get there work read y for the bulletin board, and the other kids could just draw. I was horrified with the lack of instruction, and quit halfway through the year, after being removed from the class, and being placed in a different setting, therefore leaving my Special. Ed. students unsupported in their classroom without the services that were mandated in their IEPS!
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2012

This is my daughter's first year here transfering from another school. At first I thought I would have a problem with her, but far from it.. She absolutely love this school!! The teachers are professional and I feel that my daughter has learned alot there... Also the security is excellent... I highly recommend this school..
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2012

This is wonderful school. my child love this school and I love this school too.