Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter School

when this school first opened it was the best thing to hit Harlem so I thought. My son has been attending this school since he was 4 years old and he is now 7. Upon arriving to P.A 2 there has been nothing but prejudices against students and parents whom advocate for there children. The lack of communication the teachers and the Principal has with the parents is POOR! This school in my opinion is falling through the cracks due to hiring of teacher aids whom have absolutely no credentials to educate our children what they need to do is send them to take an anger management classes. I strongly advise parents not to send nor even consider sending there child to this school. There principal Ms.Sheryl Ra gland is absolutely unprofessional and extremely Ghetto and bias.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a parent at this school Parent involvement is very bad at the school and not enough arts and social programs to give a well rounded education. But parent involvement is the key.
—Submitted by a parent

Once again, Harlem rises to the occassion. I support everything that this school stands for. I have been a proud parent since DAY 1. 2005
—Submitted by a parent

My son attends this school. I consider this school to be excellent, and commend it's mission and the hard work of the teachers and administration staff. The concerns that have been expressed by some parents about behavior issues in the school stems from the lack of parent involvement. Despite the efforts of the school to involve them more. Teachers and adminisitration can do so much. They are educators, counselors, interventionists, caretakers, etc...what more can you expect? Children and staff are together from 7:45 AM to 6 PM.
—Submitted by a parent

my son attends HCZ's, PA2 and in terms of a dedication to education I gave this school a five star
—Submitted by a parent

An effort is made to work with the students and their needs. There is an affirmational aspect to teaching.
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I am a parent at this school. My child has attended this school since they opened it in 2005. The initial location and staff were gems and my expectations were high at the time but have diminished greatly over the years. Mr. Canada has no idae of the poor leadership this school now possesses. The behavioral situation at this school is off the charts. Many of the educators don't have a clue as to how they should deal with children. The respect which is shown to the children and parents is barely none. The constant complaints of bullying, harrassment from teacher to students and the overall environment isn't conducive to any child. If you really want your child to have an overall experience of good academics as well as a good social environment, choose another school for their education. This school has no idea about raising the whole child.
—Submitted by a parent

I rate this school poorly. There is not enough parent involvment in this school. I am very disappointed at the teachers especially they are lacking respect for each other. I am a concern parent. My daughter had atteneded this school and she was bully by another child, administration never call me to inform me. my daughter came home crying that everyday she is being bully by a student. not once the teacher in that class call me about this problem. i soon took my daughter out of this school. this school is terrible in my opinion. I sat in a classroom and watch a child throw a chair across a room almost hitting another child. this is school is going down hill i am not happy with admininstration either.
—Submitted by a parent

My son started this school in september of this year after being accepted by the lottery. The ifrst two weeks were just a review of the pre-k program. At Kindergarted he is now on to writing sentences and learing three words a week with the help of his teacher. I am giving this school a chance as I have heard great things about the programs and will write again in January. So far the kindergarten program is good and I am happy with it.
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My kids (twins) attend kindergarten at this school in separate classes. They are doing well at the school. They like the teachers and I like them too. The teachers are very appoachable and are teaching them alot. The academics are good. They have been at the school just 4 months so far and they have learned so much. But the school is more than just academics - they get art, music and sports several times a week. Their day at the school starts at 8 am and they go to afterschhol until 6. They have a full day and there are no major complaints from the kids or me. On a scale of 1 - 10, I rate the school a 9. I say 9 and not 10 because I believe everyone and everything can improve.
—Submitted by a parent