
Sanford, FL
Paola
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- Wilson Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 879 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageEsta escuela merece 5 estrellas, es excelente en todos sus aspectos. Mi hija odiaba faltar un día a clases ya que le encantaba y disfrutaba estudiar allí.Parent Review3y ago11 Reviews - Heathrow Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 720 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe moved from private school and we have been pleasantly surprised with the level of education! I have 2 kids in different grades and I noticed that they cover the topics at the same time, just at a different grade level. The teachers have been very detailed with feedback and communication and this school seems very cohesive and a vibrant community.Parent Review11mo ago16 Reviews - Bentley Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 839 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWould not recommend, and the reason comes down to accountability.I asked both the principal, Ms Sharpe, and the school district to tell me exactly what interventions my daughter received: who helped her, how often, and what the plan was. To this day I have never gotten that information. I believe that is because it does not exist.Here is what her kindergarten year looked like. Papers came home sporadically, sometimes once a month, sometimes whenever the teacher felt like it. When they did come, it was a stack of 30s, 40s and 50s with no note, no phone call, no explanation. Just a smiley face in the agenda book every single day. My daughter told me she often did not understand the work and could not finish it. She said sometimes she got help and sometimes she did not. Either way the papers came back marked F instead of anyone stopping to ask why a five year old was failing.I requested a meeting early in the year because I could already see she was struggling. I was told not to worry, that it was still early. Nothing changed after that meeting. I kept advocating for a paraprofessional and as far as I know she never received one. All I ever got was "she is receiving extra help."Since leaving, I have heard from other parents who say their children's IEPs are not being followed either. That tells me what happened to us was not a one time breakdown. It is a pattern.I waited a full year to write this so I could compare Bentley to her new school. The difference is night and day. That comparison is what convinced me this is not normal. The communication at her new school is awesome, my daughter has expressed to me that she loves her new teacher she said "she smiles all the time and is always happy to see me" we no longer deal with morning melt downs and refusing to go to school. When they notice that she is having difficulties they reach out to me first. Not me having to chase down meetings with the teacher and most of all they show us RESPECT as parents. Bentley has the potential to be a great school. The teachers are working inside a system, and the system starts at the top. Right now the leadership is simply not there.Parent Review1mo ago16 Reviews - Crystal Lake Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 628 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school has the most unprofessional front office receptionist and administrators Ive ever experienced. They are extremely rude and unkind when it comes to family engagement. Being that this is the first impression of the school outside of appearance, you would think they would get their act together. Would not recommend. And they also try to make it hard for minorities to enter here as well all while having minorities working for them. Its ridiculous. 0/10Parent Review8mo ago24 Reviews - Kids Together
- PK-1
- Private
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter has been attending KT of LM for 1 year. The front office staff is very quick to answer any questions or resolve any concerns. The teachers are true gems! They are ready to welcome the children with smiles every morning and truly shower them with love. I am very satisfied with the academic curriculum and teaching methods. I am also very satisfied with the lunch menu and cafeteria staff that make each meal great. My daughter is happy to go to school each day & that says it all!Parent Review12y ago4 Reviews - Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
- PK-12
- Private
- 480 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI would not recommend this school for high school. There is a noticeable lack of strong teachers in both science and mathematics. Communication is inconsistent—some teachers respond to messages while others do not. Additionally, certain teachers become upset when parents email with questions or concerns, and at times they address these issues in front of the entire class. This can be especially difficult and embarrassing for teenagers to deal with.Parent Review11mo ago21 Reviews - Ucp Seminole Child Development
- PK-2
- Charter
- 134 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - City Church Academy
- PK-6
- Private
- 125 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school.
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