P.S. 200 Benson School

Posted June 11, 2009

The other parent was not compleatly wrong I have been in the hallways and heard teachers speaking Russian to students in a regular classroom it made my son feel like it was a code and many of his friends tell me the same thing Please speak English in the classroom if it is not a esl class. There is also truth in the statement that the arts program is 95 % Russian Chorus , music (instruments ) and there is even talk of losing an american teacher in order to hire another Russian teacher for Kindergarden. I have no problems with the russian people in our school but Please do not put them in a prefferential place . Every child should be treated equally.That is all I ask.The principal seems to be a fair and level headed man who inherited this mess I belive we should all get behind him and
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Posted June 10, 2009

My child is not in a special Russian program. The prior post is completely offensive, ignorant and not representative of our school. This country has just elected its first African-American president. To make a comment claiming the superiority of one's nationality of origin in a school that represents a melting pot of children whose countries of origin expand the entire globe is unacceptable. This school offers excellent education in the arts, music, science, language arts, math and computers. Under the current leadership, it has also offered extra-curricular enrichment programs to all upper grade students. My son has consistenty scored above grade level on all his state exams. Every teacher he has had has been a caring professional who contributes to the success of this school. The multi-cultural influence of the families, staff and students working together in an atmosphere of tolerance makes this school a success!!
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Posted April 15, 2009

My son is at the 1st grade. School is very average...I haven't notice any plan this class should to follow, they did addition/subtract 2 digits numbers 2 months ago and now they have homework for the spring break 2+4 & 3+1 !!! I am surprised how many Extracurricular Activities this school should have... I think this school is overated!!! the great thing about this school that they have YMCA afterschool program!
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Posted July 29, 2008

My daughter is attending the Globe program in this school from 1st grade and now going to the 5th grade. We are very happy that the all teachers in the globe are so professional. Thanks!
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