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Ps 72 Dr William Dorney

5
31 reviews
Grades
PK-5
Students
675
Type
Public
School District
New York City Geographic District # 8

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Horrible. It is a big mistake that I sent my kid to this school. I regretted a lot.
Posted by a parent on 11/27/2022
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Posted by a parent on 8/14/2022
I feel that the positive reviews here must be fake, because this is not the school you want your child going to. The teachers try, but the leadership is horrible and they have been retaining a large number of students in order to have those children raise the scores for the school to get it off the bad schools list. When is the last time you heard of five children being retained per class? The principal will not meet with parents who have concerns. They will accuse your child of lying when they are being physically bullied. I wouldn't send a dog to this school. It's a shame bc there are some nice teachers and some nice kids there and they deserve better. But of course, out of control kids rule the class- everybody has to suffer bc of one or two kids who should not be in a normal classroom setting. But those kids get away with it bc of special needs, while everyone else suffers. I withdrew my child after two teachers had quit her class by November, and these children had no teacher. The principal never met with the parents, never sent home a letter- nothing. Disgraceful.
Posted by a parent on 11/20/2017
My son is in the G&T program at PS 72 which started last year. We do not live in this neighborhood so I drive my son to school every morning. I must say that Mrs. Colon genuinely cares for all of her students. She gives out her personal mobile number to the parents in case they need to reach her. She listens to the parents concerns and takes action. I can only speak for the G&T class, but his first year has been remarkable. The children in the class finished the school year at 1st -2nd grade reading level while in kindergarten. The children where learning things beyond their years (i.e. multiplication, addition, subtraction, writing journals, STEM projects etc.). Is the school perfect? No. There is no such thing as perfection. Once parents understand that there are pros and cons to everything, then you can pick your battles. The teacher is amazing. She comes up with many creative activities to keep the children on their toes. The kids love going to school and look forward to learning something new each day. The children have homework every day which includes writing, math and reading. In addition, they have STEM projects throughout the year. I am happy to have made the decision to send my son to the G&T program at PS 72.
Posted by a parent on 11/15/2017
you would be better off not even sending your kids to school then picking this one.
Posted by a parent on 9/9/2015
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The Bronx schools - Ps 72 Dr William Dorney is located at 2951 DEWEY AVE, The Bronx NY 10465. Ps 72 Dr William Dorney is in the New York City Geographic District # 8. Ps 72 Dr William Dorney is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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