P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson

i think this the top school to me because the staff is very good to my son.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is now in the 2nd grade and is a part of the after school program OST which gives homework help and a little extracurricular activity which she seems to like. I am a little concerned as well that her Home FUN assignments are not consistent and seems to be all over the place which confuses not onyl my child but myself and her father as well. we have parent/teacher conference this evening and I will express my concerns then..overall my childs teacher is one of the best (so I've heard) and we'll see where this school year leads us.
—Submitted by a parent

PS 223 does have quite a few opportunities. There has to be a better teacher-parent communication. My daughter is in the gifted an talented program, I do not have a comfort level on the assignments that she is learning on a day to day basis. I have to rely on her to tell me homework expectations for the week. The homework sheets are great, but they have to be a little more consistant. For example, If the children are learning about the planets, I am looking for clarity from the teacher on the student expectations and expectations from the parent.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter just started here for the 2006-2007 school year in the Gifted and Talented Program. I am disappointed by the fact that there are few non-academic activities for the children--no art, no gym and tons of classwork and homework. A recent discussion with the principal about these issues was extremely unproductive. I will be attending P.T.A. meetings to explore solutions.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is new to the school begining 1st grade. I was really upset that this was her zone school. Since the begining I have made myself known with her teachers and the principal Mrs. Otto who is terrific she keeps the kids in line and is a no-mess having authority figure which I love. So far so good and with more parent participation I think we can overcome the bad stigma attached to the school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended this school since kindergarten, in 2001, and is stepping up to 6th grade, his year. My husband, and I have watched this school go through a lot of transformations. The teachers she has had are great, but with more parent involvment, which is critical, the school could be better. The present principal, who has been in six months, is caring and has an opendoor policy, which helps greatly. The PTA is struggling, because parents are not getting involved.
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent academic programs. As a first grader, I think that sports should be incorporated into the school's curriculum. Overall, I think that the principal and her assistants are doing a great job.
—Submitted by a parent

This school needs alot of work, number one with the way that they treat the children, no respect, not for the kids, not for the parents, not open to compromise, they often are heard sayingifyou don't like our school then take your kids out. I thought it was our kids as a community. In total this school is a bad experience for parent and child both
—Submitted by mrs james

This school is the worst school you could send your kids, I have two enrolled and is trying hard to get them out...no leadership for these children they will be lost
—Submitted by a parent