P.S. 189 The Bilingual Center

P.S. 189 The Bilingual Center, serving students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, is recognized for its robust bilingual education and comprehensive performing arts programs. The school offers dual language instruction in Haitian-Creole and Spanish, with French and Latin also available, fostering multilingualism among its diverse student body. Academically, the school performs around the citywide median in ELA and Math proficiency, and provides accelerated courses for middle schoolers in subjects like English, Algebra I, and Earth Science, preparing them for high school Regents exams. Beyond academics, P.S. 189 boasts a strong performing arts curriculum encompassing drama, band, dance, vocal music, and visual arts, complemented by extensive after-school partnerships with cultural institutions. Parent sentiment is varied; while some praise the dedicated and caring teachers, others have expressed concerns regarding strict uniform policies and administrative organization. The school occupies a stately 1922 building featuring an impressive auditorium and well-stocked classroom libraries.