The school is wonderful I go to Cicley Tyson and I admire it. They have good teachers that help students to achieve in the school.
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Posted by a student on 09/24/08
I graduated from cts and let me tell you. the teachers and other staff, help the students in any way they can. i am pride to say that i came from Cicely Tyson School of Perfroming and Fine Arts.
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Posted by a other on 07/31/08
My daughter is graduating tomorrow from Cicely Tyson and in the beginning she seemed to have a hard time in the beginning but has perservered through the 12th grade.I am so pleased that certain teachers took the extra effort to continue to support and encourage her.I truly believe that this school can
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/08
I am also a parent at Cicely Tyson high school and in fact my daughter is a senior. I can honestly say Cicely Tyson impelled her to become a responsible student. Cicely Tyson preparedd my daughter far more than many schools I know. My daughter has completed internships, she has resume, she is the founding
... Read more president of two organizations within the school. Although it has been a great challenge I am proud that my daughter had the opportunities to experience things I never have. Because of the theater instructor my daughter is applying and very well prepared in colleges: Julliard, mason gross, purchase, howard, and temple. The theater program has opened her eyes and helped her to stand a chance. Cicely is not in best conditions but the education is beneficial. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/29/07
The school is horrible. Typical Public Institution. The school does not offer any program(s) for children who have excelled academically. Administration lacks care, concern.
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/07
I am an alumi student from Tyson and I'm now getting ready to graduate for a pretty well know four year institution. I feel that there were definitely some teachers who helped to prepare me for the transition from high school to college and others that did not so much. I would reccomend that the school
... Read more upgrade their curriculum and that they make their standards higher, so that more students can be better prepared for the transistion into college. I did enjoy my years grades 6-12 very much in Tyson and do not regret being a student there at all! I just wish that I was not in for such a shock when I entered college. There are plenty extracurricular activities at tyson, and I feel that the level of parent involvment was mediore, but then I didn't see everyting involving parental involvement, so I can't be 100% sure. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/09/06
Cicely Tyson is one of the best schools in the East Orange School district. There is so much room for personal and academic growth there. The students are required to participate in performing or fine arts, so anything like: drawing, danceing, singing, acting, playing an instrument are all availible
... Read more for children. There are many opportunities availible for parents to be a part of their child's school life. Academically, Tyson was the first high school in East Orange now to offer Advanced Placement classes for students. It is a wonderful learning enviorment and I am glad to be a part of that family. Read less
Posted by a former student on 02/27/06
Cicely tyson is a school of performance arts. I'm partialy satisfied with it's academic program. The teachers try their best to deliver the message but the children don't listen. The children dont understand the importance of edu-tainment. School first, then performing. I attends there and constantly
... Read more complain about their food and not having electives. How do you expect a growing child to focus on school when the lunch is nasty or burnt? If Campus can recieve such good tasting lunch why can't Tyson! Also to enter some colleges you need elective credits. Why don't they offer electives? I know its a school of the arts but they need electives. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/21/06
My daughter is going to the 7th grade and her summer has been ruined because she is afraid to go back to this school because of all the violence she saw in the 6th grade. They need more securtiy and stricter rules. The teachers are mean, and they need more training with dealing with trouble kids, because
... Read more alot of the kids are not loved at home and come to school and let out their frustration on other students. The dance section need more activity and interests for the children, doors should be watched and the buses are sometimes 1 hour late. This is my only option right now since I can't afford private school but I feel so bad for my daughter have to be scared to go to school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/05
I think that this school needs help all the way around. There is very little organiztion when it comes to activities for students. I am an eight grade student this year and this will definetely be my last year at this school. They also need more security. There are many side doors and anyone can
... Read more come in and out withought people knowing it. They also need to get the proper tools needed for the teachers to teach. I think that if teachers had the right tools, they could teach students at a higher level. Read less
School Profile for Cicely Tyson School Of Fine Arts
Test scores
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HSPA* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Cicely Tyson School Of Fine Arts
East Orange School District
New Jersey
* In 2007-2008 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy, math and science. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
700
Students per teacher:
Full-time teachers:
6
Number of classrooms:
40
Arts
Art
Music
Choral, Music
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Mentally Challenged
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
English
Journalism
Advanced Placement
Computers
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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East Orange schools — Cicely Tyson School Of Fine Arts is located at 161 Elmwood Ave, East Orange NJ 07018. 161 Elmwood Ave is in the 07018 ZIP code in East Orange, NJ The school district for Cicely Tyson School Of Fine Arts is the East Orange School District. Cicely Tyson School Of Fine Arts is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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