MS 429

After reading the previous post about the STEM teacher, I felt compelled to post. My child has been attending PS11 since kindergarten and I have always been very pleased with my child's teachers and the school. However, this year my child has a third grade teacher who demeans children on a daily basis. She screams constantly. I have spoken to the teacher (numerous times) and administration and the problem continues. Administration did nothing. My child cries most mornings and complains of a stomachache. After speaking to others, the teacher has been like this for years. I am at my breaking point and hopefully by taking the matter higher it will be resolved. I don’t know what else to do.

Incompetent staff that doesn’t do work or excite kids and prepare them for middle school. Some teachers would rather watch YouTube videos on dancing than teach content like math. All the pedagogical Differentiation is exclusively for student who are years behind grade level. This is the GnT program too. School doesnt teach social studies lol. Put ur kid anywhere else.

The teachers at this school are truly outstanding! They are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about teaching and deeply care about their students’ success. They go the extra mile to ensure every student understands the concepts and feels encouraged. The administration is approachable and always ready to listen to parents’ concerns. Happy for the teachers.

In my experience being at this school, I graduated 5 years ago and I tell you they did not care about bullying and teachers use to yell at you for the littlest things. I don’t know how it is now but I hope it’s better because my elementary school days should have been better instead of being let down all the time. I’m glad I also had good times in that school just wish they cared a bit more lol.

Excellent school with teachers and administrators who genuinely care about students and respect their families. They take parental feedback seriously and they provide amazing opportunities for students to learn, grow and try new things (i.e. trips, workshops, community events). My two children (one has graduated, one is in 3rd) have thrived here- even during the Covid era- and our culture and heritage has been embraced and celebrated (as have other cultures) through meaningful projects, presentations, activities and celebrations. This is a diverse school, with an equally diverse staff. My experience with ICT classes and IEP meetings have been excellent. Parent engagement continues to improve and teachers are always accessible. Very lucky to have this gem in the neighborhood.