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Ps 197 Ocean School (The)

825 HICKSVILLE RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691

Ranked 1082 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Far Rockaway
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 197 Ocean School (The)

825 HICKSVILLE RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691

About Ps 197 Ocean School (The)

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 27% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
20
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
403
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.98%
Asian 0.99%
Hispanic 50.12%
Black 42.43%
Two+ Races 0.5%
Native Am. 2.73%
White
2.98%
Asian
0.99%
Hispanic
50.12%
Black
42.43%
Two+ Races
0.5%
Native Am.
2.73%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 403
49.13%
198 Female
50.87%
205 Male

Student Population

403 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

446 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 197 Ocean School (The) Contact Information

Address

825 HICKSVILLE RD, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691

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Phone

(718) 327-1083

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The latest developments in the school include continuous efforts by teachers to improve students' performance academically. Teachers at P.S. 197 The Ocean School in Far Rockaway have been trying to boost their skills in reading and mathematics. The school administration has been encouraging more enrichment classes and evidence-based teaching methods to improve the students' progress. There has been a notable involvement of the community in the development of the school through participation in academic events and other activities that bring out the achievements of the pupils.

FAQ

Q1. Is there any provision of extra classes at Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

Ans. Yes, generally speaking, there are provisions made for extra classes at the school.

Q2. What kind of extracurricular activities does Ps 197 Ocean School (The) conduct?

Ans. Extracurricular activities that focus on enhancing creativity and teamwork among students are conducted.

Q3. How can we get involved in school activities at Ps 197 Ocean School (The)?

Ans. The school has several ways in which parents can get involved in the school activities.

Q4. Does Ps 197 Ocean School (The) provide transport for the students?

Ans. Yes, transport services are offered to eligible students.

Q5. What kind of support services does Ps 197 Ocean School (The) offer to its students?

Ans. The school offer special education programs along with other support services for our students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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