Ps 229 Dyker

The school's commitment to inclusivity and diversity is truly commendable, creating a welcoming atmosphere where all students can feel seen and heard

My child is able to excel with the practices taught by the excellent well seasoned teachers at St Bernadette we have experienced thus far. The reputation of being too strict made me nervous but it is structured and that works amazing well with children of all energy levels. My child really enjoys going to school and has no complaints about the content being taught, homework, or uniform requirements. So far my child adored the teachers both during the day and during aftercare...my child has made friends and they enjoy getting together when possible at the park or for neighborhood events. I really couldn't be happier with the community in the school!

Poly Prep has been a complete disappointment. Teachers assign a large quantity of work, but most do minimal instruction. There are far too many "work periods" and not enough teaching. Having students work in groups on a packet or on a simple project during class time is not teaching. Assignments are not returned for weeks. One of my children waited 3 months to get their grade back on a paper. It's typical to wait 4-8 weeks to get a grade on an assignment. The choices for literature are not very interesting, and are all very similar in nature. The food is abysmal, and there are almost no field trips. I have no idea what they spend tuition money on. Well, the board's goal for this year is to increase teacher salaries by $1,000,000, so perhaps that is where the $65,000 per student is going. Middle school children are not allowed to go outside during lunch or even leave the cafeteria. I would not recommend this school. You can find much better places to send your children.