MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership

I will start by saying that the only great quality this school has is my child's teacher (1st year in the school as a kinder) Now let's talk a little about the bad qualities. *I do not like that the holiday festivities take place in the classrooms (this is why auditoriums exist in our schools, right?) The classrooms at least in regards to my child is not big enough to have 30 parents in there plus other children that parents bring along with them.*I do not like that parents are stopped by the security guards in the morning when dropping off the children. Meaning that you, the parent are not allowed to go pass the entrance door to drop off your child. *I do not like that the only way to communicate with your child's teacher is at dismissal when every other child's parent is picking up their child (which you, the parent can't voice your concerns let alone get privacy to voice those concerns)Bottom line is I, as a parent want to be involved in my child's day to day life as a student and P.S 32 BELMONT SCHOOL does not make me feel welcomed. I should be able to communicate with my child's teacher and not feel like I am dropping off my child at a jail with the security guard looking at me with a face as if my 5 year old is a criminal. A parent-teacher partnership is what I would want as a parent and unfortunately, this school is not allowing that. I hope it becomes a more family friendly environment because not being able to walk my child into the school or not being able to have conversations with the teacher on a one on one basis gives me a distaste about this school which is why my child cannot continue to attend this school. I hope its administration makes some improvements for the sake of the children who attend this school.

All three of my oldest children attended this School. The Staff have become like family. They pay close attention to each child and work with them individually if and when needed. Great communication between Teachers and Parents.

This school has many issues. Kids are defiant, disrespectful, foul mouthed, and they can't keep their hands to themselves. There are always fights. There's no organization and minimal supervision during dismissal time. Teachers and staff are so desensitized to this atmosphere and problems, that they fail to report fights or parents of events. They don't want to resolve the issues and try to pass the burden to different individuals or try to look the other way. Their attitudes shows they only care about the paycheck and not the kids.

I love this school my kids go there

My son was in this school for kindergarten during this whole pandemic. It has by far been the worst experience with staff (assistant principal and principal) and the children. My son would come home and would tell me how all the kids in class were as well as the type of language the kids used because of the parents. This school needs to care for the children and communicate with parents.