Bevis Elementary School

As a lifelong educator ( teacher, administrator, University staff and most importantly a grandparent) I find this school and staff very professional and accessible. I appreciate all the additional activities provided for family engagement. THe instructional program is varied according to the student's needs.

The principal is awesome, professional and she really cares about the kids and easy to talk and very respectful, I think she can find better teachers so the school can continue having a better reputation , the teachers in general are so so, they don’t handle bullying seriously and need a better understanding and preparation, they don’t take issues seriously and the dress code for teachers is zero, they wore flip flops and leggings and shorts like they were going to the beach( very disrespectful) I volunteered there and they didn’t say good morning or thank you , super rude, I witness a teacher bossing a mom around and didn’t even say thanks at the end of the event when this lady worked hard and was super polite . I hope the principal find very teachers for the years to come . My kid was bullied and she had zero support from her homeroom teacher , very disappointed and it is concerning how they handled the situation . They are more concerned about the LGTB community than the well being of the students , I explained my kid at 8 years old about same sex couplescause of the books they put at the library for them . It is an elementary school, focus on teaching what’s important, be sensitive about children emotions and act accordingly when a student is being bullied. A lot of improvement needs to happen. Hire better teachers with passion and true dedication and commitment for education, they are shaping the future , our kids deserve better .

I have observed both positive and negative aspects of the school and understand why some parents give it a low rating. If they relocated from northern states, the schools in the south might not meet their expectations. However, if they explored other public schools in Florida, they might have a different perspective. My family moved from Connecticut, and after trying a highly-rated charter school in Florida, I feel that the current school is more caring than that charter school. Regarding the teachers, there have been occasions when my kids had issues with them. However, I addressed this by leaving notes in the binder and communicating with the teacher. At first, I thought I had offended the teacher and that there would be ongoing issues. To my surprise, my son ended up loving that teacher. I understand that there are many teachers with different backgrounds and experiences, and not all of them may be the right fit for everyone. However, I also believe that parental involvement can make a difference. We have been with the school for a year now, and I have a kindergarten and a 3rd grader attending. I do have some complaints, such as the cafeteria food being unappetizing. I initially tried packing homemade meals for my kids, but after realizing that they didn't eat much of it, I gave up and let them eat the school food. In my honest review, I would say they are okay if you compare them to public schools in Connecticut in neighborhoods with home values of over $600k. However, compared to surrounding towns, there may not be a better choice.

The staff is truly caring, and the environment is consistently well-maintained. As a parent, I’m especially pleased that our input is valued and taken into account when academic requests are made. Everyone goes above and beyond to support the students and families.

We had a very poor experience with this preschool and feel compelled to share in hopes that other parents, especially those with children who have allergies or special needs, can make a more informed decision.Our son has a severe peanut and tree nut allergy, and we provided the school with a doctor-issued emergency protocol to ensure his safety. Despite our efforts, the school showed a troubling lack of coordination and understanding. There was ongoing confusion through multiple phone calls, Zoom meetings, and in-person conversations. It was clear that communication between staff members was disjointed.One of the most upsetting incidents occurred when our son told us he was made to sit alone behind the kitchen during snack time, and when he asked why, a teacher reportedly told him, "because we don't want you to get sick." We had clearly expressed that we did not want him isolated & singled out during meals. This action was both unnecessary and emotionally harmful for a 4-year-old child.When we brought this to the attention of the director, Ms. Pranita, she was completely unaware of the situation. She gave conflicting accounts - first claiming our son declined fruit, then backtracking and saying she wasn't present at the time and would speak to the teachers to clarify. We never received a follow-up, despite being promised one.To make matters worse, when we went to collect our son's belongings and medications, the director and owner walked them out silently without a word of acknowledgment or apology. We found this to be incredibly unprofessional and cold, given the circumstances.And lastly, despite all the above, we discovered that they were teaching our son to write his name incorrectly, because they had it misspelled on all materials.This experience was deeply disappointing.Our main priority has always been our child's safety and well-being, and we expected a basic level of competence and compassion from a preschool - especially when dealing with a serious medical condition. Unfortunately, we did not find that here.