Poinciana Day School has been an excellent school for my daughter. She attended school from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade and is now in High School. The teachers have always been kind and caring. They helped my daughter learn how to do her best, including time management and study skills. Poinciana
... Read more helped her to not only grow in academics, but also helped reinforce that it is important to be a kind, considerate and helpful person. She was involved in sports, student government, art, mustic and much more. She remains close to her friends from Poinciana. I would highly recommend Poinciana Day School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
This school would be a better elementary school rather than what it is now which is a K-8 school. Bad choices have been made throughout the middle school which is sending it in a slow downward spiral that has been happening for quite a few years now.
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Posted by a parent on 01/03/09
My children just started at Poinciana Day School. My son, who is in 4th grade, has always been shy and introverted. It is wonderful that his classmates have been so welcoming this year. The genuine caring and consideration by the students and teachers have enabled my son to not only feel comfortable,
... Read more but to be truly happy and tells me that everyone is his friend - something I never thought would occur. His classmates are over our house frequently, and they are just like family. It's wonderful. My daughter is in Kindergarten and has truly enjoyed the small, intimate classes. They have both blossomed during this school year. The teachers and administration are always so kind and helpful. We would never go to another school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/18/08
I started in the middle school this year at Poinciana and I am so glad. I feel like I am learning so much more than I did at my old school , and I've made some great friends. I recommend this school to anyone who wants to have a great middle school experience!
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Posted by a student on 11/18/07
Sad to say, I think this school peaked a few years ago. The quality has not kept pace with the price increases. Pros: Small classes, safe environment. Cons: Too many longtime teachers and staff whose work seems to have stagnated. Not open to new ideas. Limited physical facilities.
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Posted by a parent on 10/13/07
Poinciana Day School is one of the best schools in Palm Beach County. It is warm and caring as well as an excellent academic environment. A strong academic program is enhanced with a full complement of the arts, technology, Spanish and sports and fitness - an all encompassing program. My daughter
... Read more not only was able to take advanced academic programs, but also had the opprotunity to play the piano, viola and world percussion instruments. The arts program is fabulous. The teachers care about their students and give them personal direction and assistance. After being at Poinciana, you wonder why all schools don't teach like they do. It seems only the natural thing to do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/07
I graduated from Poinciana Day School two years ago. I loved attending Poinciana - the teachers were very helpful and caring and it was like one big family. I learned a lot and was able to take 5 high school courses while still in middle school. The middle school overnight field trips were awesome
... Read more - Pathfinder was the best! With small class sizes, we were all very close - and still are today. The arts programs - visual, performing, musical instruments - piano, strings, percussion, and technology are great. They are helping me in my quest to become a graphic design artist. I still like to go and help at school with special events and on days that I have off from high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/11/07
This is an ideal school, where my daughters have been taught to reach their own personal academic and social goals. The academic program is very strong. There is a wonderful family atmosphere. As far as I can see, they each and every student as a precious individual. The class size is very small,
... Read more and the teachers are tops. The art programs is phenomenal, and they even get to learn strings and percussion as a part of their schedules. And Spanish, too! We couldn't be happier! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/07
My daughter spent Pre-K - 8 at Poinciana Day School and she was continually challenged yet reaffirmed in her abilities. She has since gone on to one of the toughest High Schools in the country and is doing extremely well. The Arts program at Poinciana Day School is exceptional. My daughter's portfolio,
... Read more including many Poinciana projects was favorably reviewed by Ringling School of Art and Design. I know of no finer K-8 school in Palm Beach County. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/07
This school is a hidden gem. Tucked away in a business and hotel park near the airport lies the most amazing school full of happy thriving children. Small classes and an emphasis on art and technolongy are some of the obvious virtues of this school, but there is something about the relationships between
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West Palm Beach schools — Poinciana Day School is located at 1340 Kenwood Rd, West Palm Beach FL 33401. 1340 Kenwood Rd is in the 33401 ZIP code in West Palm Beach, FL Poinciana Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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