Carlton Palmore Elementary School

I do not know where to begin with all of the things I feel that are wrong with this school. My granddaughter tells me that in certain classes she is always getting made fun of and bullied. She has told the teacher and nothing is done. My grandson, who is in third grade, can't recite the months of the year, use proper tense in sentencing, or even spell second grade words. I do not know what they are being taught at schools now but it sure isn't anything that is actually needed in to survive adulthood.He needs to be held back but knowing the school system I wouldn't be surprised if he promoted to 4th grade. It seems to me like dumbing up these kids is their job now.

Do not send your child here if they struggle in learning. The principal and assistant principal will work to get your kid kicked out with cute little games called academic probation and if they are in special needs programs, like MTSS, they do not care.

i am so grateful to this school and everything they have done to ensure my child’s success. he was at a different school last year and really struggled. in the beginning of the year i had a meeting with his teacher and guidance counselor at the time to go over some accommodations that could potentially help him, but there was never any follow up or communication as his grades and behavior continued to plummet. after moving to the area i enrolled my son into highlands grove, and oh my gosh what a difference this school has made. i had the same kind of meeting with his current teachers and guidance counselor as i did at his previous school, only this time everyone was very receptive and actually willing to listen to what i had to say. not only did they listen, but they made a genuine effort to see what works for him and make those small changes which ended up making such a huge difference. his behavior is better than it has ever been, and he even made the A+ honor roll on his most recent report card!!this school has truly been an absolute blessing in more ways than one.

I'm a grandparent of seven students at Saint Paul Lutheran in Lakeland, Florida. My family has been a part of Saint Pauls since 2012. I am also a 20 year employee at a large high school here in Lakeland and we were always excited when Saint Paul graduates came to our school. in the last three years under the new administration the school is not what it once was. The amount of teachers, great teachers that have left under this new principal tenure (who has been here three years)is so disappointing. In my opinion, the leadership at this time is very weak, poor in discipline very unsupportive of teachers. At this time, I could not recommend anyone to go to Saint Pauls.

Our experience with Resurrection Catholic School has been deeply disappointing.As parents, we enrolled our child hoping for a supportive, faith-based learning environment where communication, compassion, and collaboration would be priorities. Unfortunately, our experience has not reflected that.Throughout our time with the school, we have faced ongoing challenges with communication, follow-through, and support for our child’s educational needs. When concerns were raised, we often felt that we received explanations instead of solutions. As parents trying to advocate for our child, we expected a more proactive and transparent partnership.The most difficult part has been feeling that our child’s needs were not fully understood or supported in a meaningful way. For families with children who may need additional learning support, patience, individualized attention, or clear communication, I would strongly encourage asking very direct questions before enrolling.The transition process to another school has also been frustrating. We were told the school could not complete administrator or teacher evaluation/reference forms due to Diocese of Orlando policy, but we were not provided with clear policy details or practical guidance to help move the application forward. During a sensitive transition, families deserve clarity, cooperation, and professionalism.Overall, our experience has left us feeling unsupported and disappointed. I hope Resurrection Catholic School improves how it communicates with families, responds to children with additional needs, and supports parents who are simply trying to make the best educational decisions for their child.