I.S.237
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I.S.237 is a magnet school
also known as Rachel Carson intermediate school 237. This is a magnet school for the arts so it features lots programs that do with the arts like singing, band, dancing and art (drawing). This school consists of grades 6, 7, 8 and also has teachers that teach the basic knowledge that will be used in high school. The current principal is Judith Friedman and assistant principles are Jeanine strong and Stephen Galizia. The art programs there have really achieved high standards and the teachers there are really good teachers.
for her book Silent Spring
which inspired people to name the school after her. In 2011 the school will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary since it's opening in 1971. Each year in June for the 8th graders they have a senior trip to the The Poconos
. Since 2006 the school made room for a new school to use the space up on the 4th floor for The East-West School of International Studies
. In 1999 the school owned a park called Rachel Carson Playground which is right across from the school.
On January 3, 2010, after the winter break, the school is trying to get the new uniforms to take in effect and the students are trying to end Judith Friedman's attack on the students. A Campaign on Facebook has been started to stop this from taking effect. The result came out to be as more 6th & 7th graders wore the uniform and a very few percentage of 8th graders wore the new uniform.
On June 7,2011, The school had an annual town hall safety meeting. All parents of whose kids go to 237 were invited to attend the meeting.
On June 14,2011, There is going to be a party for teachers who will be retiring this year for the 2010-2011 school year. The party is going to be held at Jericho Terrace, Mineola, New York
from 6-10PM. It was also the day the 8th graders were rehearsing for their graduation at Queen's College performing 2 songs. The first one will be Imagine
by John Lennon
and the school's version of Raise Your Glass
called "Raise Your Hands". The actual Graduation is on June 20,2011.
Magnet school
In education in the United States, magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. "Magnet" refers to how the schools draw students from across the normal boundaries defined by authorities as school zones that feed into certain schools.There are magnet schools at the...
also known as Rachel Carson intermediate school 237. This is a magnet school for the arts so it features lots programs that do with the arts like singing, band, dancing and art (drawing). This school consists of grades 6, 7, 8 and also has teachers that teach the basic knowledge that will be used in high school. The current principal is Judith Friedman and assistant principles are Jeanine strong and Stephen Galizia. The art programs there have really achieved high standards and the teachers there are really good teachers.
History
The school was named after scientist Rachel CarsonRachel Carson
Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement....
for her book Silent Spring
Silent Spring
Silent Spring is a book written by Rachel Carson and published by Houghton Mifflin on 27 September 1962. The book is widely credited with helping launch the environmental movement....
which inspired people to name the school after her. In 2011 the school will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary since it's opening in 1971. Each year in June for the 8th graders they have a senior trip to the The Poconos
The Poconos
The Pocono Mountains is a region located in northeastern Pennsylvania, United States. The Poconos, located chiefly in Monroe and Pike counties , are an upland of the larger Allegheny Plateau...
. Since 2006 the school made room for a new school to use the space up on the 4th floor for The East-West School of International Studies
East-West School of International Studies
The East-West School of International Studies is a public secondary school in Flushing, Queens, New York. Established in 2006, the school serves students in grades 6-12 with an emphasis on Asian studies. It opened in September 2006 with 6th through 12th grade classes.-Campus:The East-West School...
. In 1999 the school owned a park called Rachel Carson Playground which is right across from the school.
Standards
In order to pass each year all students must pass the 4 major subjects which are Math, English, Social Studies and Science. However, Scholar Program students must pass 5 subjects including Spanish. Minor subjects such as Gym, Health/Hygiene,Talent (Art, Strings, Band, Chorus), Foreign Language (Spanish).Current affairs
Each year the school's talent department has a performance better known as the Winter Arts Festival, and the Spring Arts Festival each year. Former principal Joseph D. Cantara served as the longest in the school's history until his retirement in 2008. Then Judith Friedman took over in 2008 since then. He even appeared in the 2011 graduation.On January 3, 2010, after the winter break, the school is trying to get the new uniforms to take in effect and the students are trying to end Judith Friedman's attack on the students. A Campaign on Facebook has been started to stop this from taking effect. The result came out to be as more 6th & 7th graders wore the uniform and a very few percentage of 8th graders wore the new uniform.
2011
In 2011 PTA elections are taking place for new position holders for President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary. The elections took place on June 2 as new members took over and they were Nausheen Gazali (President), Aley Fatma (Vice President), Sneha Nachankar (Treasurer), Anandji Anupama (Recording Secretary).On June 7,2011, The school had an annual town hall safety meeting. All parents of whose kids go to 237 were invited to attend the meeting.
On June 14,2011, There is going to be a party for teachers who will be retiring this year for the 2010-2011 school year. The party is going to be held at Jericho Terrace, Mineola, New York
Mineola, New York
Mineola is a village in Nassau County, New York, USA. The population was 18,799 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a Native American word meaning a "pleasant place"....
from 6-10PM. It was also the day the 8th graders were rehearsing for their graduation at Queen's College performing 2 songs. The first one will be Imagine
Imagine (song)
"Imagine" is a song written and performed by the English musician John Lennon. It is the opening track on his album Imagine, released in 1971...
by John Lennon
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon, MBE was an English musician and singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of The Beatles, one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music...
and the school's version of Raise Your Glass
Raise Your Glass
"Raise Your Glass" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Pink, released as the lead single of her first compilation album, Greatest Hits... So Far!!!...
called "Raise Your Hands". The actual Graduation is on June 20,2011.
Math department
- S. Avezbakiyev
- M. De Oliveira
- A. Gongora
- L. Malagon
- S. Pollock
- N. Ryan
- J. Sandler
- S. Schultz
- J. Spina
- J. Thomas
- N. Uddin
- A. Wrobel
English department
- Ms. D. Becker
- A. Colletti
- L. Greenberg (former)
- M. Hansen
- M. Hayslip
- A. M. Hill
- S. Koos
- K. Mahlstedt
- Mr. D. Reilly
- Ms.C.Romono
- S. Rosen
- Mr. C. Serrett
- A. Siegel
- B. Sirris
- M. Wroblewski
Science department
- B. Ercoli
- G. Georgian
- Ms. Gezzie
- M. Gonzalez
- Ms. M. Hazra
- A. Menghani
- Mr. A. Singh
Social studies department
- P. Breslin
- H. Frangas
- J. Polizoto
- N. Rios
- Mr. V. Scandariato (former)
- Mr. C. Serrett
- S. Stroh
- Jeannine Strong (former)
- B. Williams
GYM/health/hygiene department
- B. Hynes (hygiene)
- L. Boccia
- S. Cook
- A. Gongora
- M. Santa Maria
- P. Breslin (hygiene)
- Mr. C. Serrett (hygiene)
- M. De Oliveira (hygiene)
- M. Stone
Talent department
- H. Bilawsky (band) (former)
- M. Gerson (art)
- B. Hynes (band)
- C. Jevens (strings)
- P. Valentine (chorus)
Foreign language department
- E. Alfonso (Spanish) (Former)
- Mr. Reynolds (Spanish, then B. Williams replaced her as she retired)
- B. Williams (Spanish replacement for 09-10 course)
Teachers who teach more than one subject
- Mr. C. Serrett (social studies & hygiene)
- P. Breslin (social studies & hygiene)
- B. Hynes (band & hygiene)
- B. Williams (math, English, social studies, science, hygiene mostly any subject as a substitute)
- M. De Oliveira (math, hygiene)
- R. Kohn (math, English, social studies, science)
- P. Valentine (chorus & hygiene)
Retiring Teachers
This is the list of teachers who will be retiring in their last school year from 2010-2011.- Electra Alfonso
- Mel Arbitman
- Harriet Bilawsky
- Susan Ganchrow
- Meg Gerson
- Lauren Gezzi
- Ronnie Kohn
- Sonia Mckenna
- Lalita Patel
- Jack Sandler
- Marianne Suraci
- H. Bilawsky
Staff/Deans who used to teach
- L. Greenberg (English)
- Mr. V. Scandariato (math, social studies)
- Jeannine Strong (social studies)
Administrative staff
- Mrs. Judith Friedman-Principal
- Assistant principals grade 7
- Jeanine Strong, assistant principal - 8
- Stephen Galizia, assistant principal - 6
- Mrs. Sue Braverman, special assistant to the principal.