Grapeland

Excellent school! The staff is always attentive, caring, and dedicated to the students’ well-being. They truly listen to parents and address any concerns in a professional and respectful manner. Communication is great, and it is clear that they genuinely care about the children’s success and safety. We are very grateful to be part of this school community

I am the father of a girl with autism who attends this wonderful school; however, every year there is a bureaucratic hassle at the start of the school term for children who need an RBT—like my daughter, who has autism and hyperactivity and has made academic progress thanks to her RBT's excellent work. To this day, my daughter and other children with special needs have not yet started school due to an illogical delay regarding the return of the students and their RBTs. I hope this bureaucratic process changes for future school years; there are several of us parents concerned about this situation.

I am deeply concerned about the repeated removal of my child from class at Melrose Elementary School. He is being put out of class on a daily basis, which is unacceptable and directly impacting his education.I have already notified both his teacher and the principal about this ongoing issue. Despite making them aware, the situation has not been corrected. Removing a student from class every day is not discipline — it is exclusion.In addition, my child has reported that his hair was pulled out while at school. This is extremely serious and adds to my concern about his safety and overall treatment. No child should experience physical harm or feel unsafe in their learning environment.This pattern raises serious concerns about fairness and equal treatment. My child deserves the same opportunity to learn as every other student without being repeatedly singled out or removed from class.I am demanding full documentation of each removal, a clear explanation for these actions, and an immediate corrective plan. I also expect this matter to be reviewed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.I expect accountability and prompt action. My child’s education and safety will not continue to be compromised.