Calusa Elementary School

As a mother who just recently enrolled her daughter at this school I can honestly say. Right from the very beginning you can see it. You can feel it that the principle is genuinely passionate about her job. Also the first impression from all the staff the teacher. Mrs Chickillo taking the time to introduce herself to my daughter as her teacher. Its the little things that matter. Its our first time having our daughter attend this school im 4th grade. So it's a change. But I trust that she is in good hands with teachers and staff that geniuly care for their students and take the job seriously and are passionate about their jobs in general.

The school does nothing for mental health awareness, they obsess over small things that don't even matter, they are useless in the most important ways. They valued our education over our mental health, they didn't do anything to support us.

The school is great for special needs children. The social-emotional support along with the new principal's effort to engage families to attend the school is great. The art and music teacher are amazing. I cannot say the same about the elementary PE teacher or spanish teacher. My child felt targeted by the PE teacher. She doesn't show them any effective ways to get better at physical education. The spanish teacher literally gets to teach them from 1st to 5th grade, and my child did NOT learn anything. The spanish teacher needs to go!

My daughter has been going there since VPK and is graduating this year from 5th grade. I loved this school so much from the kids, to staff to all the teachers. I'm going to miss it so much !

My son attended MCH from Jan 2020 until schools were forced to close in March 2020. While I had some issues with communication between the teachers and myself, I knew that my son was enjoying the social interactions that being in school provided.What followed after the shutdown was truly a disappointment.Remote learning for my sons class consisted of 2-3 unoriginal content videos a week and one 15 minute zoom session with his class that often seemed unplanned and frenzied.While I’m sympathetic to the radical changes teachers were forced to make, to say the process was poorly executed is an understatement.In conversations with other moms I had become well aware of how other schools were handling the situation, including tuition costs and curriculum. MCH really failed us in many ways.When my husband and I reached out to try and come to an agreement on what we could pay for the remaining months that would be reasonable for both parties we were expressing told that full payment would be expected with no exceptions.The entire situation was made worse when they began ignoring our emails, phone calls and even visits to the school.This school functions coldly and with little actual regard for the families writing the checks.

Choosing Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School for our child’s education since kindergarten has been one of our best decisions. Now in 7th grade, we have seen firsthand how OLOL has nurtured our son‘s academic growth, integrity and passion for lifelong learning. The family-like atmosphere, along with its dedicated educators, has made all the difference and been instrumental in shaping our son Sebastian’s journey. Each teacher he’s had has deeply inspired him, encouraging growth, igniting curiosity, and helping him thrive across the board through engaging instruction, warmth and genuine passion. As a reflection of his dedication and the school’s rigorous academic environment, our child has earned awards in every subject, maintained Principal’s Honor Roll for three consecutive years, and continues to master advanced math and science, his favorite subjects in middle school. Under the visionary and compassionate leadership of Principal Mrs. Cabrera, OLOL continues to shine as a beacon of faith and excellence, combining strong Catholic values, high-caliber academic instruction, vibrant student life and modern technology with a safe, supportive environment where each child is recognized, valued, and empowered to thrive. OLOL has guided our son’s intellectual growth and shaped him into a distinguished young gentleman with strong moral character. The friendships, mentorship, and guidance he has received here will stay with him for years to come. With a strong academic foundation, our shining star is ready to embrace the future with limitless possibilities.

I love the school. The teachers and administration are excellent.