Avocado Elementary School

This is one of the most dangerous school you can have your kid in the amount of drugs bullying and violence it’s incredible and the staff doesn’t care kids fight everyday and nothing gets done they just do everything to ruined your kids record by cleaning there hands and expelling them so they get sent to alternative education when they don’t even know the meaning of it. The principal Mr.britton has no education whatsoever he left me with the words in my mouth and walk alway giving his back and the assistant principal the worst talking with no prove about the situation with my son and all they did it’s blame my son like if it’s all his fought when all he did was defend him self ,this school has all kind of drugs and kids bullying othered and talking things from them and nothing gets done , there are no security my son got into a fight literally got bit up and no staff was around no security show up nothing worst of the worst don’t put your kids in this horrible school

In our experience, this school is little but mighty. The admin,faculty and staff truly go above and beyond to help be a part of raising the whole child. This has been our village. A community that openly communicates, shares and cares. They care for our children's spiritual, physical, mental and educational growth. When compared to other schools in the city, sure this school has a small building structure, may not have many activities and sports, but inside the small buildings walls, there's so much heart that goes into the daily operations. Today, parents may be impressed by an outward appearance of a school, but the value in preparing a child for the real world, equipping them with real skills and lessons that will last a life time is completely worth it.

muy buen daycare mucha limpieza las maestras son muy atentas y la directora es muy buena con los ninos porque se ve como ellos la abrazan y se despiden de ella.

I am not associated directly with this school, but our school recently played their team for basketball. The students were rude and ill mannered. Where we once would have considered this school as an option for high school, sadly it will no longer be considered. There is etiquette to be expected at sporting events. I didn't have to say a word to my children. On the way home, my son expressed that ANY PUBLIC school would be a better option for high school. That says a LOT coming from a kid.

After more than ten years as a parent at St. John’s Episcopal School in Homestead, I can say with certainty that the school has lost its way. What was once a supportive, structured, and academically sound environment has become a disorganized, poorly led institution that prioritizes internal control over student growth and family involvement. The principal frequently makes major decisions without consulting parents, including a complete overhaul of the curriculum after COVID. This change, done without warning or transition planning, set many students back academically—mine included. My daughter’s kindergarten teacher during the pandemic could barely speak English, and when I raised this serious issue, the administration dismissed it. I now have to pay out of pocket for tutoring to address the gaps caused by that year. Communication is practically nonexistent. Last-minute messages via WhatsApp are the norm, and important dates or events are often shared with no time for parents to respond or plan. There’s also a total lack of enrichment: no meaningful field trips, limited hands-on learning, and events like Earth Day are reduced to simply watching a movie. The graduation banquet was a disaster. Parents paid for a formal event with high hopes of celebrating the students. Instead, there were no speeches, no recognition, and the principal’s only contribution was suggesting a game of musical chairs. It was disorganized and disrespectful to the students and families who invested years into that school. Despite ongoing financial requests from the school, there’s no evidence of that money being invested in improving facilities, academics, or student experiences. Perhaps the most laughable example of the school’s dysfunction is the fact that their sign labels the institution as “St. John’s Episcopal School – Second Grade on google,” even though it serves grades kindergarten through eighth don’t believe me look it up right now it’s been like that, but I think about three years.. It’s a small but glaring example of the lack of attention to detail and overall disorganization. If they can’t even get their own name and grade range right, how can parents trust them to manage their children’s education? I’ve since moved my youngest daughter to a new school that offers more for less money—better academics, consistent communication, educational field trips, and a supportive environment. I only wish I had made the change sooner.