P.S. 97

I graduated from this school in 2009 and i wish i was still there. This School was very nice i recommend it now i am going on to the 8th grade.I have lots of memories in that place i wish i could go back but its time to move on. I hope you parents give your child the opportunity to send your child to this school and get the well educated. I love P.S.97 I hope your child would too.

I graduated from this school in 2008. I was very sad to leave because I was there since Kindergarden. It's a great school with it's old tradition of the Dance Festival in which all classes perform a dance according to the song the teachers pick. They now have Field Day, a day where all seniors do nothing but play in athletic events. And the parent cordinator is very active with the students in planning exciting trips. I highly recommend this school to all in the area.
--Submitted by a student

The school is perfect thje teachers are nice but do your best.
--Submitted by a student

I tranfer my kids to 97 from 121 my biggest mistake. the pre-k program is not what pre-k should be. All my child does is arts and crafts. Craft that he force to do. Pre-k should be about choices. My child is not given chioces.
--Submitted by a parent

P.S. 97 was..a great school! Until that horrible principal Bornkamp came. She needs to be removed. She has no respect for parents, no compassion or interest to the education of our children and is single handedly dragging P.S 97 into the dirt. The dedicated teachers and staff, who deserve better treatment from a so called 'leader' have had to endure her power trip, which she believes she is superior, and has to answer to no one. Frankly, as a parent I am sick of her. My child has expressed to me how unhappy everyone is since she's been principal. Even how children have overheard her make ethnic remarks and speak badly about parents. Its a shame this is an example of leadership we are giving our children. Most of all, a disgrace that with her behavior, concerns & complaints from parents have went unnoticed!
--Submitted by a parent

PS 97 was highly recommended to me from when we transfered from PS182 10 years ago now my other children go here ( 2 boys ) when Mrs. Spears was here best of the best but now my feeling have changed, not so much for the teachers,staff or others members but for Mrs Bornkamp , she can be cold , unresponsive , and not up to being to attendtive to parents or teachers I might add.Here at 97 we try to work together and being understanding but I feel that Mrs Bornkamp needs to start to open up her ears and paying attendtion to what everyone has to say ( staff , teachers , parents , everyone who has a voice ) This school should not good down because Mrs Bornkamp 'This is my school and I'll do what feel like ' the school belongs to the children and the community
--Submitted by a parent

Ps 97 is a good school, the teachers care about the students and so does the parent coordinator. The children do well in this school and the staff is caring but there is one major problem, that is the principal. The principal states that she cares, she doesnt care about anything but herself. I am one of many parents that is in agreement that she should be removed. The Bd. of Ed. should look into all of the complaints filed against her and they will see the displeasure that the parents have regarding this principal, take action soon before it gets worse!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is ok as far as NYC elementary schools go. The quality of education really depends are who the teacher is. I question the dedication of [my daughter's] teacher. She seems to be one of those teachers who's frustrated with her job. The communication is also lacking. Several times I had to confront the teacher to see why information wasn't communicated to me. I found out the information from the Bd. of Education website. Also the resources are limited. they have a 'mulitpurpose' room that they use for everything. The second graders don't even have gym. If you put your child here, make sure to stay on top of their education and give them plenty of tutoring.
--Submitted by a parent

both of my kids attended this school as well as my husband and sister-in-laws. my son graduated in 2001 and my daughter is going to graduate this year. I love this school and the teacher's as well as the maintance workers and security workers. This School has turned out to be a tradition in my family. I only wish it went up to the 8th grade
--Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children in PS 97 and an older one that has graduated. I am grateful that my children have attended PS 97. I have always been an involved working parent. PS 97 is a good school where children excel. It has a warm atmosphere and all of the staff are always available if needed. There have been many great changes in the past few years and the school is only getting better which is why parents fight to get their children in if they are not in the zone. I am always informed of what is going on and am greeted every morning by school safety, principal, asst. principal and the parent coordinator. I am glad to see them outside watching the children since in the past that did not happen. It is a much warmer and inviting school. Thank you!
--Submitted by a parent