Michael J. Petrides School
high school in New York, United States
The Michael J. Petrides School is a public school located at 715 Ocean Terrace in Staten Island, New York, United States. It was created by Board of Education officials and named for their late colleague and College of Staten Island professor, Michael J. Petrides. The school opened on November 13, 1995, on the former campus of the College of Staten Island. Students apply to attend the school through a lottery system. Eighth graders going into high school receive automatic admission if Petrides is the first choice on their application. The current principal is Anthony Tabbitas.
Petrides educates students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, or senior year in high school. It has an assistant principal for each grade category (elementary, middle and high schools). They are:
Jennifer Ponzi — Elementary School (Grades pre-K - 5)
BettyAnn Souffrin — Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Erick Varga — High School (Grades 9-12)
The Petrides School, like many other New York City public schools, also has paraprofessionals, speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists, deans, school aides, and a widely used bus transportation system.
Admissions
Admissions are by lottery for grades K-8.
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