P.S. 90 Horace Mann

PS 90 was a very good school when I attended back in the 1970's. The school had a strong principal and good dedicated teachers. I believe we still have good teachers there today. When I went the teachers took time to see how the student was doing from time to time. The teachersI had in the 1970's were terrific and very interested in their students.

Granted, I was a student at P.S. 90 many years ago, but I had to take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Isadore Zimler, my 6th grade teacher, who was THE best teacher I ever had. I think about him often, and still use what I learned in his class. We didn't memorize, we LEARNED. What a remarkable educator! I still remember the day he paid for a Thanksgiving party for our entire class out of his own pocket. I now have a Ph.D., and I am and will be eternally grateful to Mr. Zimler for all he taught me.

You know what slays me is when the facts are presented and people want to hush it away and pretend like everything is fine. Stop with the awesome principals and teacher routine. Wake up people they are playing with your kids lives here. Would it matter to have a sick and dirty educated kid? Is that what real parents want? WAKE UP already.

I have my two children in this school and both have learned at a very fast pace thanks to the teachers. The staff in this school are very friendly and very helpful. I only wish they had a bigger place for the school to excersice.
—Submitted by a parent

Hey Mr. Former Military Pilot. Thanks for doing your 2 tours in Vietnam. The PS 90 you are referring to is located in Brooklyn, not the PS 90 in Queens. 2 totally different schools and 2 totally different principals!!! Please be careful before you post misinformation on the web!!! The PS 90 located in Queens has nothing to do with your comments. And again, thanks for your 2 tours of duty!

As a former Military Pilot with two tours in VietNam, I am so sad that this school does not want it's students to Respect the USA! When banning a patriotic song about American Military persons and the love of the USA for young pop artis's song "Baby, baby" is appaling to this former military defender of the USA. The lack of leadership and support of all the USA gives students should not be condoned!!!!!

My son has been in PS 90 since Pre-K. He is in 4th grade this year and doing very well. If you do your part as a parent your child will succeed in PS 90. This school welcome parents with open arms. As far as bed bugs concern I never had any problems with the school. No one should point finger unless you had real evidence, after all there are parents that are quite happy with this school with heart.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has been at this school since kindergarten and my daughter since first grade. It is not a good school. They do not focus on the children's grammar or spelling which they need in order to write. They don't focus on helping children that are behind in reading by giving them the services they really need. If they do give services they don't focus on helping the children but blame the parents for them not doing well. Even when the parent is very supportive in their child's education and has the child do his hw every night and has practically perfect attendance. This year is the first year my son actually was given a good teacher that focused on what needed to be done. I do not recommend trhis school.
—Submitted by a parent

PS 90 is a great school with a welcoming staff. When you take the time to be active in your childs learning environment you see the hard work that goes into the job. My daughter has been here since kindergarten and has needed additional services that have been provided. Now as a 5th grader, she does not require all the help because she has improved. I credit the school for this and am grateful. The PTA also works hard to have activies for the school and this is a plus. Unfortunatley bed bugs is a problem in NYC schools, I have not experienced it in this school but instead of blaming the school I do feel as parents we should be watching out more effectively that we do not bring it to school. Also the Principal takes the time to know the kids, a few years ago I heard her for the first time greet my child by name I was impressed because out of so many children, her taking the time to do this is remarkable. Prior to this I had no personal interaction with her besides just knowing her position.
—Submitted by a parent

P.S. 90 does not impress me anymore. My son was struggling and his so called teachers tell me they are doing their best to help him. But for 7 months they have set him him up to fail and bragged to me that they will be teaching him again next fall before he got his final report card. I am dealing with this and their bedbug problem they sent my son home from school with. I have spent over $5,000.00 fixing their problem in my home. This school is just upsetting and my son will never go back their this September!!!
—Submitted by a parent

PS90 has a policy of contacting and reaching out to the parents whenever a situation arises. Most importantly, the situation with the bedbugs has been addressed. The principal and staff at this school have made every effort of making sure that if bedbugs are found in a child's belongings, the school contacts the parents right away to alert them that the have brought bedbugs to the school and should check their homes. The school takes every precaution to have a safe, clean environment where children come to learn and get an education.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter really like going to school. I like the teachers and other staff. Everyone are friendly and kind. Please keep up the good work. Thank you...
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i really like p.s. 90 the teachers are great and my son always like to go school and learn so much
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Love this school highly educated teachers with masters and beyond, can't say that about private school teachers. Free after school, tennis lessons available,girls scouts,karate, it is a small school but there is always an activity to look forward to.
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This is an average school. My daughter goes there for pre-K and she hasn't learned much. She learned much more in her 3-year-olds school.
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Hi there reader, Ps 90 is a school in continuous progress. It is indeed a school with a heart especially for the kids the Administration and staff really does a terrific job, and is always seeking was for improvement. The school has received the best progress report and has for four consecutive years received awards for continuous academic achievement. My son loves his school, class mates and teacher. I am always involve in my school and they always make me feel very welcome. The principal and staff creates an atmosphere that encourages parent and community involvement.I give my school, principal and staff an A and wishes them a happy summer.
—Submitted by a parent