Southside Center

My kids just transferred to this school from another state. The teachers so far are very friendly and approachable. Both of my children's teachers send home communication sheets that clearly lay out what the children will be doing the following week. The afterschool "daycare" that is associated with the school is terrible. The women that work the program sit on their behinds and yell at the kids the whole time. Mine where there for a week and every day when I would drop them off and pick them up all the kids where sitting on a filthy floor watching movies that have fowl language in them. For snack the kids were fed doritos and told they have to go to the water fountain for drink. Both my children told me that the women that work there are very friendly to the grown ups and as soon as the parents would leave they yell at the kids with a bullhorn.

This is the worst school Do not take your kids here

The teachers here go above and beyond to help children with all aspects of education and emotions.

Worst school ever ! Actually pulled my child out of this school. Parents not even allowed to eat with child inside. If you choose to have lunch with your child you must eat outside. Parent conference was conducted with another parent included in my child’s evaluation and didn’t even know them. Asked about help for my child in math was told by teacher all the kids were doing bad in math so she was going to give them a easier test to bump up their grade

"I have significant concerns regarding the leadership and facilities at this school. The ownership lacks any formal degree or experience with children, which reflects in the poor management. The middle school principal seems more focused on teaching political propaganda regarding social suppression than on core academic subjects.Furthermore, the school is severely lacking in basic amenities; there is no playground for elementary students. Due to a lack of proper insurance, students are restricted from most physical activities and are only allowed to play with balls, preventing them from getting adequate exercise. This, combined with extremely high teacher turnover and the inconsistent application of rules for both staff and students, creates an unstable and subpar environment for learning."

My son attended Montessori Childrens House in Crestview, Florida for Kindergarten and First Grade. Teachers were top notch and catered to each child's interest. My son joined public school in the second grade ahead of his public school peers and excelled through middle school and high school. He is Crestview's 2010 Valedictorian and has been accepted at Yale University in New Haven Connecticut with a full academic scholarship. Montessori got my son off to a great Start!