Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School

While some teachers are kind and actually show their enthusiasm to teach and support the children. Some are disrespectful and single out children simply because they have the authority to do so, treating them badly and blaming the child for their (the teacher’s) actions instead. They threaten children with reporting them to the office or other punishments for simply disliking them (personal experience with my own child as they are a student in spring view). Furthermore, when requesting help from the administration (principal, etc.), the principal absolves the teachers regardless of what is discussed during conferences, without regard for what the child and parent report the teacher has done. Nothing is resolved except supporting the teacher and allowing her to continue as is. It’s disgusting the lack of care they have for the wellbeing of the children, especially for the children who fear defending themselves in the face of those who hold authority (the teachers) and who should care for the children in their care but abuse their trust and power.

Excellent school in Doral. Ms. Martinez is a wonderful principal. She is available to parents and students all the time. My daughter is in middle school and has had a great experience in the Cambridge Academy classes. Teachers have addressed my concerns and have worked hard to help my daughter achieve her goal of receiving honor roll. So far great experience in moving to John I. Smith, My husband and I felt very welcome at the volunteer breakfast they hosted for new parents.

Both my kids went to to this school up to kindergarten and they loved it. They learned so much that first grade in public school was very easy for them.

This school is very complete. The people here are very attentive with everything. They create a relationship with the parents and students to make the learning experience better. They make sure God is involved in every aspect of teaching. They are loving and pay attention to everything. They have a lot of opportunities to learn and show what the students are good at. Overall this school is amazing.

I have been in the schools since second grade and now I am in eleventh grade. It is the best schools possible. I made so much friends. It is a really good environment