Seems like that's the school. I wonder why the Post is calling a JHS (junior high school) when it is, in fact an MS (middle school) as the web site you found describes it.
We never used to use the phrase "Middle School" in nyc, we used to call these ISs (intermediate schools).
It looks like it is. If you google JHS 51 in Park Slope, you see William Alexander show up.
MS 51 is a selective school that accepts high-achieving children from across District 15. Long the highest scoring middle school in the district, MS 51 is known for its solid academics as well as its creative "talent" programs in drama and the arts.
Looks like that's not all it's going to be known for now, is it?
After reading this description, I'll stick my neck out and say these kids were probably mimicking their parents as well, not just parroting the teacher.
BTW, did you all note the mispelling in the above quote? That was NOT mine...
At a Glance Grade levels: 6 to 8 Class size: 28 Enrollment: 973 Ethnicity %: 42 W 17 B 31 H 11 A Attendance: 96% Reading scores: Math scores: Region 8 / District 15 Neighborhood: Park Slope
Admissions: selective/audition/portfolio
What's special: High-scoring kids and popular talent programs, including a renowned chorus and drama department. Downside: Some complain that the math program doesn't prepare kids for specialized high school exams.
MS 51 is a selective school that accepts high-achieving children from across District 15. Long the highest scoring middle school in the district, MS 51 is known for its solid academics as well as its creative "talent" programs in drama and the arts.
In other words , we are an elitist school preparing children for nothing.
That looks like the one; THANKS! I read the page, the student's "choose their program"---photography, DRAMA...it's sounds like a school full of HollyWERIDOs in the making. It's time the parents as well as teachers get a grip.
My misread ... the SOLDIER was from NJ ... [never mind! ;-)]