Gowanus

I strongly do not recommend this school. In my experience, the administration handled a serious situation very poorly. I was wrongfully accused of something I did not do, despite there being witnesses who supported my side. The school failed to investigate fairly or protect the student involved.Because of how unprofessionally the situation was handled, my family felt we had no choice but to remove me from the school. Despite paying a large amount of money in tuition and a down payment, we were only given a partial refund, which added financial stress on top of an already damaging experience.This school showed serious issues with fairness, accountability, and how students are treated when problems arise. No student should feel targeted, unheard, or unsafe in their school environment.I urge parents to think very carefully before enrolling their children here and to ask detailed questions about how accusations, discipline, and student rights are handled. Based on my experience, this is not a school I would trust with my child’s well-being.

Our experience with PS 372 has been hugely disappointing. We thought we were joining an inclusive, warm, supportive school that would create space for differences and encourage students to grow at their own pace. What we found was a school that uses top-down behaviorist practices that expect young kids with disabilities to be able to self-regulate and conform without understanding their needs. Everything boils down to "making good decisions." Kids internalize being "good" or "bad" based on their ability to follow directives throughout the day. Yelling and shaming happen regularly when kids do not comply. The only outlets for play - choice time, recess and PE - are regularly taken away as punishment.The expectations placed on children are far removed from where they actually are developmentally. The school's founding mission of supporting children across a range of profiles and needs appears to have been abandoned. P.S. 372 has lost its way. Buyer beware.