20 The Courier sun • november 21, 2013 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com Most Queens schools pass BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA [email protected] The majority of Queens schools scored high on the Department of Education’s (DOE) recently released progress reports. Out of the 62 Queens high schools that were issued 2012-2013 progress reports, 31 earned As, 16 Bs, 6 Cs, 5 Ds and 4 Fs. The highest scoring institution was Long Island City’s Academy for Careers in Television and Film, which just moved into a new building at the beginning of this school year. It received an overall score of 100.9. Flushing High School, Pan American International High School in Elmhurst, Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School in Far Rockaway and August Martin High School in Jamaica earned overall failing grades. Progress reports were issued for 239 Queens elementary and middle schools. Fifty-eight of them earned As, 97 Bs, 74 Cs, nine Ds and only one, Springfield Gardens’ Community Voices Middle School, failed. Waterside School for Leadership in Rockaway was the highest ranking Queens middle school, with an overall score of 90.3, and P.S. 203 Oakland Gardens was the top-rated elementary school in the borough, with an overall score of 86.5. Across the city, the DOE found public school performance “remained consistent, with 87 percent of schools maintaining their grade or moving one grade compared to last year.” The reports are based on students’ progress, performance, attendance and surveys of parents, students and teachers. VETERAN TURNS 100 BY MAGIE HAYES [email protected] Max Stern, former soldier and teacher, celebrated a century of life at the new Catholic Charities senior center in Howard Beach. Stern, a 45-year resident of Howard Beach, was born on November 20, 1913. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in East New York and is one of six children. His only living sibling is his 92-year-old sister. The centenarian worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard before being drafted in 1942 to the 100th Division. While serving abroad in France, his 40-man unit was attacked by 63 German soldiers, and half his division was killed. Stern and the surviving half were captured by the Germans. After the war, Stern returned to Brooklyn and received citations for his bravery. He then went to college and became a teacher and taught industrial arts for nearly two decades. In 1968, he and his late wife moved to Howard Beach. Ten years ago, Stern became an active member at Catholic Charities, where he is still active today. He enjoys dancing, exercising and health management. He also participates in the center’s talent Max Stern celebrated his 100th birthday with Howard Beach friends and family, pictured with State Senator Joseph Addabbo, Reverend Monsignor Alfred LoPinto, Assemblymember Phillip Goldfeder and City Councilmember Eric Ulrich. show and occasionally helps serve lunch. Nearly 100 people celebrated Stern’s 100th birthday, including family, other senior center members, PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES various clergy members and local elected officials. Stern addressed the crowd and said that three naps a day has kept him healthy all these years. Happy Thanksgiving from Gilman Ciocia Is your tax advisor available to answer your questions all year long? Ours are! Now is the time to plan your 2013 Tax Return – once the year ends it’s too late. Did you know that 75% of Americans overpay their taxes each year? Chances are pretty good that Call to schedule an appointment 1-800-955-7900 www.gtax.com you’re one of them. Call in now for a FREE 3-Year Tax Return Review. Ion 2014 save 50% of what you paid yourTax preparer last year. Your personal tax team is ready for you. 50% off, with $99 minimum. Bring your invoice from last year’s tax preparation fees. Not to be combined with any other offer. Non-negotiable. If you had your taxes prepared by Gilman Ciocia in 2013, you do not qualify for this promotion. This Discount must be requested at time of service, no credits will be issued after the tax return has been filed.
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