Coconut Grove

Disappointing. The administration feels more authoritarian than collaborative. Classes are overcrowded, especially gifted and some regular ones. People have raised concerns that some students are placed in gifted classes because of parent–administration connections, even if they’re not officially identified as gifted, which creates a sense of unfairness for families who aren’t part of their “club.”Communication from the administration is weak, leaving families confused or out of the loop on important matters, and those who speak up may feel sidelined. The PTA, which is supposed to act as a bridge between parents and administration, seems more focused on constant fundraising for unnecessary parties and celebrations to please the administration and appear on social media, rather than building a transparent and inclusive community. I really hope those responsible for overseeing this district take a closer look at what’s happening at what used to be a great school.

My kid is in first grade. He is thriving in the Spanish gifted program. He loves it, and we have seen so much growth academically and socially. We have found a nice community. Homework load is often a question parents have. In my experience, it can vary somewhat by teacher, but even more by the child- some kids simply take longer than others to complete the same work. I personally haven't found the workload overwhelming . it has felt manageable and appropiate.