Ps 45 John Tyler

This school is terrible,the principal could care less about the students. I have heard from their students that students were fighting apparently every day and teachers have seen but but haven’t said anything until one teacher saw and got them suspended. DONT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE !

I spent my whole life up until 8th grade here. I am half asian and during my (about) 10 years here, I have experienced and witnessed so much racism and hate. Slurs were constantly being thrown around and a racist drawing depicting a stereotypical gang member was hung up. Special needs children were always made the butt of the joke and so were other kids who were socially awkward or didn't get along with others as well. I failed the SHSAT and did not get into any of my choices and I had no chance to take regents-level classes early on and get ahead in high school. I was offered to take the Algebra II regents, but none of my teachers prepared me for it. This is affecting me as I prepare for the SAT. I also remember being picked up by my parents, crying about teachers losing their temper with me over simple misunderstandings. From the faith aspect, it wasn't great. I remember failing religion exams because none of the material was in the textbook, only in the notes that you had to handwrite if you didn't have a printer (and they wouldn't print them for you!) and being pressured into lying during confession because I (an honest 10 year old who legitimately never did anything) was pressured into going to confession by my teachers. Also, you're forced to take italian which isn't helpful in the slightest. Unfortunately, the only genuine teacher I met (who I keep in contact with) has left due to the environment being so toxic. I'm not sure if many will see this review, but I'd like to save some children from the hardship had experienced and am currently experiencing due to my academic setback.