11th Sw Street Sw 22 #11-23
Ruskin, FL 33570

First off, I have 2 children enrolled in this school. My youngest is in kindergarten and he has seemed to have had a better experience as opposed to my daughter who is in 5th grade. I usually have high respect for teachers as I have been in the educational system before and have friends who currently also are in the education system, I under the stresses of having children who may not behave on a daily basis. However I will not understand teachers who make a point to bully students. My daughter has never had an issue with teachers in all her years of being in school. She infact was always a teachers pet, she may chit chat and we address it when it becomes a problem but overall I have never had experienced her being singled out except on occasion and again, if it becomes an issue I address it with her. This year, we have moved back to Florida and she has been singled out continuously and even her friends have told me that the teachers seem to make a point to single her out even when she isn’t do anything at all. I have addressed my issues with one of her teachers and it went unaddressed and the other teacher seems to really have it out for her as well. Essentially it seems my child gets ganged up on by a man who claims to be religious and a women who can’t seem to get her emotions under control. I am also aware of the fact that my daughter who was always an A and B student now has D’s and requested she be able to attend an afterschool program the school apparently offers but WAS DENIED. I would not recommend this school if your child is mixed or being considered a minority to this school. I would not recommend your child attending this school if they are going to 5th grade. Be aware that if you have concerns they will not be addressed. There are teachers here who do care but unfortunately my daughter got stuck with teachers who find it enjoyable to bully her and hinder her education and ambition to better in school.

Run away from this school. If you have one shred of love for your child do not send them here. They honestly might not make it out.

Lennard is a great school for kids and parents who care about education. My oldest daughter graduated from Lennard a few years ago and is getting ready to graduate college this fall with a degree in education. My youngest daughter is currently at Lennard in their collegiate program and is currently taking mostly honors, AP, and college courses. The collegiate program is great... there's no cost for the parents and if the student follows through, they'll graduate with an associate degree along with their high school diploma. The arts and agriculture departments are really good for students interested in these programs. This is not a high income area so don't expect a lot of frivolous extras, but the teachers and staff do care and communicate with parents regularly.