P.S. 185 Walter Kassenbrock

the classes are over-crowed and the lunchroom is a mess. the teachers need to stop yelling and behave in a professional manner.
--Submitted by a parent

My two sons are studrnt of this school,The principle,Class teacher and parent teacher co ordinator are very much helpful,
--Submitted by a parent

My son just finished up second grade at PS 185 and it has been a great experience. We heard good things about the school, but were unable take a tour. They only have a tour once a year, and if you miss it, they are not very forthcoming with information. Given this cold shoulder we were skeptical of the school, but gave it a try based on the recommendations of friends with kids in the school. We are glad we did, the school has been great. My son had 24 children in his class and two teachers. The second teacher helps kids who fall behind, but is also available to help the high achievers. It is also a true neighborhood school, with parents walking their kids to school every day, and good parental involvement. The teachers were also very engaged, and were happy to discuss our son's progress.

Mr. Linas is a gem principal very involved and, absolutely cares about the students.There are a few teachers I think they would be better off without but as long as the principal is an advocate for the kids that is what matters. The school is definitely homey and helpful.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a grandparent and the first time I went to the school to pick up my grandson I was met by the Principal. He introduced himself and very politely ask who I was, to my surprise he knew I was on the list to pick up my grandson. This really impressed me to see this person out with the students. I live in Arkansas and if you see the principal here it is a miracle. Again, thanks for caring for the students safety.
--Submitted by a parent

We are a transfer family from what we thought was a VERY good public school in Manhattan. PS 185 has room for improvement but so far we are delighted and happy with what we've seen so far. It is overcrowded but not as much as our prior school where they had to take the library away and use it as a classroom! All in all I give it 4 stars.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school....it's a small public school that feels like a home.
--Submitted by a parent

I too am disappointed with the Delta program, I expectecd more by way of creative thinking, than by just dumping alot of, what I would describe as meaning less homework. The school itself appears to be in a somewhat time warp as well... there is a very minimul music, and art program, no after school programs offered to the whole population, and the school puts way too much emphasis on disciplinary behavior, instead of individual growth. The classes are also over crowded, which would explain the need to constantly inforce discipline.
--Submitted by a parent

It's an awesome school. I graduated this year and it's sad. The teachers are nice and the principal is very active. Overall this school is great.
--Submitted by a student

I'm a little bit disappointed in the school Delta program. It is not so advanced as we expected, just a lot of a homework. The ratio of classwork to homework is about 30:70. The teachers don't explain too much and just relay on extra home activity. Also an IQ level of students is very different. I have no an idea how some of them were placed to this must to be advanced class. So overall this school is above an Brooklyn average school. But we are no so impressed it is below of our expectations.
--Submitted by a parent