175 Irving Ave #1A
Brooklyn, NY 11237

My son was always well above grade level in all academic areas. He tested into their G&T program and attended 2nd grade here. It was by far the worst experience of his grade school life. He quickly began hating school and didn't want to attend. Something took a turn for the worst. I believe it had to do with what their perception of gifted looks like. Gifted should be treated as special needs.... and kids are not just there for numbers!!! They are people! My child was suddenly broken and failing every class with no explanation. To make matters worse instead of offering support and intervention they set up a meeting that I was told would be an "IEP" meeting but actually was just me the AP and his teacher telling me I should take my child elsewhere. When I mentioned evaluation, they refused. As if a gifted student couldn't possibly be twice exceptional and receive services. In no way was this the right way to treat any Parent or student. I would stay away. My son is currently on the honor roll in the sixth grade and when I reflect on his second-grade school year and look back at his report cards I can't help it but feel such regret for ever stepping foot in this school with my child. He is intellectual, kind and sensitive and this school was not a good environment for him at all.

I sent my two oldest children there so it made perfect sense to send my youngest. I regret it so much. The school has a new principal who does not care about the kids and has little to no respect for the parents. One day my daughter didn’t wear the uniform shirt and the principal made my daughter wear a dirty uniform shirt! I was so angry! I’ve also gone by the school and seen the students outside without any coats or sweaters and when I asked my daughter about it she explained that the kids are only allowed to wear the uniform hoodie and if they don’t have it they have to go outside without anything.

Excellent school that should get more funding