Junior High School 201 the Dyker Heights

I think it's extremely important to feel safe in the school you attend. If you do not feel safe it would be difficult for you to learn and enjoy school. Unfortunately, the school environment is not the best it could be. I've heard from children who attends the school that during interchange of classes and in the lunch room there is inappropriate language, etc... Where are the teachers and administrators and are they listening and noticing what is happening within their school? Do they need to step it up to create a happy community of learners?
—Submitted by a parent

I am a 2006 graduate of Dyker Heights, an alumni of Stuyvesant High, and a rising junior at Cornell University. In retrospect, I had a great experience at Dyker-- great teachers and wonderful classmates. However, on the whole, the vast majority of the teachers there were unqualified and many of its students, delinquents. I am amazed that I survived the pre-specialized high school school system. It abhors me every time I think about my middle school education. A plethora of unqualified and just plain bad teachers, a lackluster sentiment amongst the vast majority of its students, and an environment non-conducive to an educational environment. Don't get me wrong-- there were some great teachers there and some highly motivated students, but on the whole, I would not send my kids to Dyker. If I have a recommendation, I would send kids to private school if money is not an issue.

In response to the May 21, 2012, posting, I have to say that an outdated website is not the only outdated aspect about this school. My child is about to graduate from an uninspiring, technologically backwards school. During her three years at I.S.201, her group has used computers about half a dozen times, and she was denied any computer instruction. During one of the years, against all DOE requirements, her class did not have ANY type of arts instruction. Foreign language classes are reserved for SP (gifted and talented) students. Opportunities to participate in after school activities or special events have been offered in an erratic manner. One would expect a middle school to offer some enrichment programs, but in our case, we have had to take our child elsewhere and pay for private lessons. We are happy that she is finally leaving this school and hopefully for an institution that regards students as individuals with special talents and interests.
—Submitted by a parent

Went to dyker heights, then brooklyn tech and now I'm at cornell studying engineering. Great school that made me who I am today *if you're in the SM program.

I graduated Dyker heights this year, 2011. I really love this school and really wish i've never graduated. The teachers are so nice there and are willing to help! The truth is that at first when i graduated 5th grade, i've never knew about the junior high school test, and i failed it. I split-ed up from my best friends and i made my new friends in dyker. Also, my best friend! This is an amazing school!

This is a wonderful school. My child has blossomed so much in this school. She has been exposed to so much...academically and socially.
—Submitted by a parent

Two of my children attended Dyker Heights Intermediate School 201. It has one of the best advanced programs in Brooklyn. A faculty of well qualified teachers provide high quality education. After this program children are very well positioned to apply for specialized New York City high schools. The school has been led by a remarkable long-term principle Ms. Brennan.
—Submitted by a parent

Two of my children attended Dyker Heights Intermediate School 201. It has one of the best advanced programs in Brooklyn. A faculty of well qualified teachers provide high quality education. After this program children are very well positioned to apply for specialized New York City high schools. The school has been led by a remarkable long-term principle Ms. Brennan.
—Submitted by a parent

love this school simple and can get get a good grade in eney thing so if you got to be in this school join it it is awnsom

im an 8th grade student in dyker, so far these past years in Dyker have been a blast! lots of teachers and students are nice
—Submitted by a student

This is such a great school with a great staff, administration and principal who are dedicated to our children. The principal has been a part of the school for over forty five years. That is dedication. I'm very happy with this school and all that it offers my child.
—Submitted by a parent

I moved my child from another school because of many problems in that school program to I.S. 201. For the last 2 years my son is a successful happy student with excellent grades. I have to said that the whole school team of teachers, the staff and school shows a great level of professionalist and care for their students at all level. To this this day we are happy parents as well my child thanks us for moving him to their program. I hope more school could copy their level of teaching and school environment so important for our children.
—Submitted by a parent

I am struggling with the policies of this school. It is very hard to get in contact with any member of the staff. I have sent emails and called about my child's progress and have yet to receive any communication back. I am very frustrated with what I see as a lack of connection between the school and home. My child does have a wonderful English teacher and for that I am very grateful.
—Submitted by a parent

Its our son's first year at Dyker Heights. Since the first day we have noticed him really caring about his homework and completing it. I was told there is discipline and care that is taught very well and so far the staff is acheiving that with our son. Thanks ;)
—Submitted by a parent

I just started 6th grade yesterday 9-9-09 and i think school is really good. My homeroom teacher is Mr.Botti and he is really nice i sit all the way in the front and I can tell it is going to be a wonderful school year in Dyker. The school is good except for some mean 8th graders that call u dorks, or little kids the can get annoying but all the teachers r nice and u will make tons of friends. I Love Dyker.
—Submitted by a student

As a parent of a 2009 graduate and a 7th grader, I am fortunate that my children were accepted to Dyker via the Superintendent's Program and they have reaped the rewards of attaining an education administered by a spectacular principal and faculty. My children are known by their name and not by a number. CONGRATULATIONS DYKER!! Thanks to you our children are climbing the ladder of success towards a bright future!!
—Submitted by a parent

i graduated in Dyker in 2009 and it was an awesome school!
—Submitted by a student

I graduted Dyker in 2006. The best three years of my life were in Dyker. I made some amazing friends and had amazing times. Till this day I still miss that school. I am a Junior at Xaverian High School now, and although Xaverian is a good school, I feel, academically Dyker was better. For instense, below a 75% was failing on a test, while now its a 65% at my school. I wish everyday that dyker went to 12th grade, i would transfer in a heartbeat. I miss this school so much, its not even funny. I had a 90% or above in every class, so that's saying something. The teachers are hard workers and realte and interact with the students. I actually used my 8th grade notebook, to help write my U.S. History research paper. This is saying something. Dyker heights was an amazing learning experience for me.
—Submitted by a student

The school is very responsive to parent's suggestions and the needs of the students. It is an excellent school. My other child went to nearby McAuliffe JHS which is supposed to be better but turned out to be very elitist and there was a major disconnect between parents and school.
—Submitted by a parent

My child attends Dyker IS 201, and I am very pleased with the level of education that she is receiving along with the efforts everything that every staff tries to do to make it a better environment. However, I am very concerned with the constant bullying and fights that go on a daily basis that the staff may or may not be aware of. Also, when a teacher is a witness to something how long does it take for them to contact the parent or school officals. In a school of about 1800 students, I think there is a huge safety issue, and needs to be addressed immediately.
—Submitted by a parent