P.S. 112 Lefferts Park

The school curriculum stinks. When my oldest son went there over 10 years ago, he was an awersome student. Then the educators changed everything to balanced literacy and everyday mathematics. My middle son and youngest son have had nothing but problems with that stupid curriculum. The teachers are TEACHING TO THE TEST......They are filling the students with junk for the state exams.....my son forgot how to multiply and divide because they are shoving the test junk down his throat EVERY DAY!!!!!!! Kids are supposed to be learning in school..........not having to go to after school tutoroing to learn how to multiply and divide and to spell. Bring back old school teaching and learning!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

I have really been pleased with everything I have come to realize about this school and really have had nothing but positive experiences over this past school year. I have to say that I am extremely thankful to the school for being a big reason for the great strides my somewhat shy daughter has taken during this 1st year socially as well as academically. All in all for this first kindergarten year I would have to say it has been an A rated experience!
—Submitted by a parent

My child use to attend this school. Overall most of the teachers are pretty good. The school does have some pretty good programs and if you have the perfect child everything is great. If your child is not perfect on their standards, they tend to be labeled as a trouble maker no matter what the situation is. The principal is a smart business woman but needs to learn how to be less condescending and less abrasive (less shouting when reprimanding) to your child when you are not around. It takes more than business smarts to know how to work with every type of child . Her job is to help mold and put structure into them not to ruin their self esteem.
—Submitted by a parent

My oldest daughter went to PS 112 K - 5 and graduated in 2008. We had a wonderful experience with the school. She liked all of the teachers and her principal also. Now my youngest is attending Kindergarten there. It is even better than I remember it. The school curriculum is up to date and good learning habits are encouraged and promoted without overwhelming the children. The principal is always on top of matters so they don't get out of hand and she works very hard on behalf of the school. Thanks to all of the staff there that have made my children's learning experience very memorable. It is a very good foundation for their future educational years.
—Submitted by a parent

I love this place, and I've kept my daughter there even after we moved out of the area. Its small and clean and the reading/math scores are in the top tier of any school in Brooklyn, but you'd never know it because the parents aren't the same snooty breed as in schools in Bay Ridge and Park Slope. Its got some shortcomings...no gym and a skimpy music program...but the small/mid-sized school feeling and a dynamite principal make this a gem of Brooklyn, not just the neighborhood. Main downside is that it only goes to 5th grade..
—Submitted by a parent

This school is great. My son attended kindergarten in 2007/2008 and will be attending first grade this September. If I could mention a few things it would be that the staff (most of the staff) tends to be very condescending when speaking with parents. I found that some of the older teachers are very abrasive when they speak with parents as if they look at every one as a child. Additionally, this school is behind the times when it comes to communication of upcoming events and general topics of interest. They do not post events on their web site, they send paper home for everything and the paper that they do send home at times tends to be vague. I really think that in this day of 'green' and being responsible for waste, this school would come into the computer age with their communication to the parents of their students.
—Submitted by a parent

As a parent, you want the best for your child. This school is a hidden gem. The teachers are high quality, always looking for the best way to teach in a fun and exciting manner. I am very happy that my child has the opportunity to attend such a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing. The quality of the teachers is outstanding!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is the neighborhood's best kept secret. The students are treated with respect and individuality as well as stroked to achieve their highest abilities. Music programs starting in the first grade as well as academic intervention immediately if needed show that it is a truly individualized programing schedule by trained professionals who care. Some of the extracuricular events such as the 'Someone Special Dance' or 'Family Fun' night force the whole family to participate in the academic environment thus showing students that school is indeed a 'fun' place to hang out.
—Submitted by Karyn, a parent