Perry St Prep closing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The article posted is 4 and a half years old. Perry Street is at 61 on the last PMF - just a few points shy of Tier 1. four years ago they were at 41. It does seem that they are on a significant upward trajectory.

Here is some excerpts from that PMF report:


In one observation a teacher continuously yelled at students who were on-task and behaving. In another observation the teacher spent over 40 minutes attempting to control the class by taking away ClassDojo points. Students began protesting when they felt the process was unfair, and their body language indicated feelings of hurt or insecurity.

The teacher’s interactions with students were inconsistent with warmth towards some and a curt tone towards other. In one observation a student tried to help his peer with a computer problem and the teacher yelled at the student for talking. In another observation the teacher took away ClassDoJo points from some students who were talking over one another while others talked without consequence. The students became frustrated and mocked the teacher.

Students in multiple observations did not complete the assignment during centers. One teacher corrected students’ use of materials but the student did not adjust their behavior and the teacher did not follow-up. Another teacher asked students questions in small groups but had to attend to classroom management issues before students could answer. Students moved about the classroom but only some students worked on the assignment. In other observations only some students contributed to classroom discussions while others asked their peers what should go on the worksheet to complete the assignment.

In these observations the entirety of the lesson was devoted to behavior management and students did not engage in a lesson.



In another observation there was no expectation for students to participate. The teacher told the students what to write for every question during the mini-lesson and then the class listened to an audiobook on tape for the remainder of the class period.


Kids deserve better. They should go back to their local schools in Maryland.

Way to selectively quote. Why don't your quote some of the distinguished observations... and compare the growth from their last QSR.

Yeah do your own work.

Yelling from teachers and time spent trying to control the class = sh*tshow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I dont care what percentage they gave them- the PMF report does not show a functioning school.

What PMF report are you talking about? The PMF shows them at 60.9.

I think they confused the QSR with the PMF.

Here is the qualitative site review from Dec 2017. https://www.dcpcsb.org/sites/default/files/report/2017-12-19%20Perry%20Street%20Prep%20QSR%20Report%20%2010.51.53%20AM.pdf

Got it. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Sure for the PP who asked for not the selected "bad" observations:

"bservations as distinguished or
proficient in this component.
Classroom interactions among the
teacher and individual students were
highly respectful and reflected genuine
warmth and caring in these
observations. Teachers crouched down
next to students and made eye contact
when they spoke. Students said,
“excuse me,” and “thank you” when
finding spots on the carpet or sharing
materials. Teachers provided
opportunities for students to practice
taking turns, tracking the speaker, and
responding to one another
respectfully. In one observation a
student started to cry because s/he
missed his mom. The teacher said,
“Would you like a hug and some time
to write her a card?”
In distinguished observations students
initiated opportunities to build rapport.
In one class several students
presented get well cards for a teacher
who had been out sick. In another
observation a student said, “See I’m
smart!” and the teacher responded,
“Who said you weren’t smart? Of course you are smart!"

"In a distinguished observation
students marked the transition
between activities by saying “We are
rocking and rolling!” and then 100% of
students promptly followed
instructions to move to the next
activity with the help of numerous
visual aids around the classroom
including pictures of every student
taped to their assigned seats on the
carpet. In a math observation a
student walked in late and
immediately found his pre-assigned
group and began working without teacher guidance"

Want more?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just saw a post on a listserv about a new private high school: St. Jerome Institute. Address is 1800 Perry St NE.
"SJI focuses on an integrative curriculum and seminar style classes...." $12,800 a year.
www.stjeromeinstitute.org

OMG can't believe they are opening in DC?

??? care to explain

Perry Street Prep is located in a very large building, and it sublets to St. Jerome Institute and a Montessori school.