P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School

I used to go this school, in eagle (now I'm in 6th grade) and it was a really good school. Teachers, as far as i remember, do work hard (mostly directed to my 5th grade teacher, who made 5th grade awesome for me). The principal has strong leadership, too. The school also has a garden, lots of after school programs, sales and more. It's a great school.

Unfortunately I was under the impression that PS217 was a great school based on location. Boy was I wrong. This school contains the most unqualified and unprofessional teachers I have ever met. My son's 3rd gradeexperience was a disaster , my son's teacher Ms.Dawn was unorganized, unpleasant and medicated. Conversations with this woman was difficult. Unfortunately the principal Mrs. Conti wasnt very helpful when I brought my concerns to her. She dismissed my concerns and very eagerly pointed out PS 217 overall grade average which was a "C". I guess she didn't think i'll look it up. I've learned so much from other parents who had similar experiences with the Prinicipal as well as other teachers at PS 217. Now, My Son attends a Chartered School with excellent informative caring teachers and I'm very happy with my decision.
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i love this school i used to go now i go to a better school the teachers push you to do better and plus it is on a beautiful campus and i love how the teachers are nice and one more thing with out a certain teacher written me a review i don't think i would be at my school and be in advanced classes

Frankly speaking, we were at first dissapointed that our child was not accepted in a city-wide school in Manhattan. But as years passed, we have realized that this school has lots of caring teachers, enthusiastic parents and great playground. We like the diversity of families at this school, where our child learns about other countries and cultures by experience. The school and perticipating parents planted vegetables in the front garden last autum. Children could observe how pumpkins, chilli peppers and eggplants grow!
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This school is worse school i have ever seen. The administration very rude and uncooparative, teachers are not enough qualified to provide quality education they also careless. please if you could take your child to another school.
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Very good school. The teachers were great. What we were learning was easy though, I wish it had been harder.

P.S. 217 Brooklyn The Worst School Ever: This school has careless and rude teachers. they don't respect the parents and they don't care about the kids. from my experience it's the worst school. they always have excuses for everything. the principal always turn you down once you get to talk with her.
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A smart and dedicated staff, a terrific principal, and 1300 of Brooklyn's most wonderful children!
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PS 217 is a GREAT!!!! school where kids are treated as if they are the only ones in school, where they have first names and where the teachers are so happy to be back in school and brag about their students. Where Arts and Letters are very important to the school and try to get every child involved in the great after school programs. Where special need is dealt with very special skills. Where the parents feel involved and try their best to help the school where needed. My daughter LOVES this school, she wakes up early to go have FUN with all her teachers. I am a very happy parent because of the whole staff. They are a team and make it all happen!
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As a parent, I didn't like the school at first. But as the year go by, I was wrong. My child's education turn out to be better than I can hope for.
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Very caring and enthusiastic teachers.
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