4792 Cliveden Loop
Sanford, FL 32773

If your child is a good student and gets good grades with no behavior issues this school is great. If your child is a typical teen with less than stellar grades and/or not perfect behavior than this school is terrible. There is a severe lack of communication between the administration and the parents. The only time you will hear from them is if your child offended them somehow. Even if you reach out to them repeatedly through calls or emails. Do not expect a response. If your child offends them somehow then you will get a call but not from anyone you need to speak with... even if you ask for them. Just pray There aren't any school shootings and that your child is 100% responsible and you'll be fine.

This school and staff is the worst I’ve ever experienced in my life. My 7th grade grandson goes there but was out for 2 1/2 months with mono and then my husband, Jeremy’s Papa passed away when he was about to go back to school and he was so close to him Jeremy went and is in deep depression, he is seeing a therapist and they recommend at this point he finish school virtually however it has to be approved by the principal. I have left so many detailed voicemails everyday for 2 weeks with no reply so it shows they really have no compassion and don’t really care about the kids education at all. My daughter and I are very disappointed with this school as we originally heard good things. It’s a shame to not have the school to help us out at all.

As a parent of a student who only has one more year at Layer, I am already beginning to feel emotional about leaving. Our child has attended Layer since kindergarten, and it has truly been a wonderful experience for our family. Initially, I was apprehensive because the school was farther from our neighborhood than another option. However, after visiting the campus, I quickly realized how fortunate we were to be zoned for Layer. The school is beautiful! It's a charming two-story brick building with a lively, welcoming atmosphere inside. The property itself is incredible, tucked away on spacious land that gives students room to explore, run, and enjoy nature.About four years ago, there was a leadership shift that transformed the school culture. What once felt somewhat sterile became an incredibly collaborative, fun, and engaging environment for students, staff, and families. The leadership team is unmatched. Principal Mrs. Todd and Assistant Principal Mrs. Wright are truly the beating heart of this school. Their positivity, visibility, and genuine care for students and families set the tone for everything. You can feel their impact the moment you walk on campus. In addition, every staff member is wonderful. Lisa at the front desk is always positive, helpful, and somehow manages a million tasks at once. Teachers are friendly and consistently greet parents at pickup, making the school feel like a well-oiled, caring community. Classrooms are decorated, creating fun and inspiring spaces for students. Specials teachers in music, art, and P.E. are fantastic, and the large outdoor areas allow for meaningful physical activity. Layer offers so many memorable events like dances, Fun Runs, Trunk-or-Treat, and Field Day. Their annual fundraiser is a highlight, featuring BMX bike shows and inflatable races where teachers and the school mascot compete around the bus loop while the whole school cheers. Most importantly, the staff truly puts students first. Our counselors partnered closely with us and the district to support our child's academic needs. The confidence and test scores have improved significantly because of the school’s thoughtful leadership and dedicated teachers.If you are considering another school simply because it is closer, I encourage you to reconsider. You may miss out on an amazing experience. We feel incredibly blessed to have been part of the Layer family.100/100 recommend.