Kendale Lakes Elementary School

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 principal is a mess like some folks mention and the Gifted program a joke. Years ago “gifted” learners were those that excelled academically and were capable of sitting quietly for instruction. These days, if the kids pass a test, they get in. Many with learning disabilities in the program interrupt the learning environment and engage in bullying. The teachers turn a blind eye and the principal’s response is “everyone’s equal.” Not so. By allowing those mentally/emotionally challenged students who continuously interrupt the learning environment, you’re taking the rights away of those children who do not have these issues. Such a shame. It used to be a good school but it’s headed in the wrong direction.

The saying Everything that shines isn’t gold is true for this school. Very enthusiasticly I enrolled my child in this school as an out of area transfer for kindergarten after reading all the positive reviews and scores as well as activities the school had to offer, for me at the time I felt it was the perfect choice for my son, from all the schools that were relatively near our home. Unfortunately our experience was not what we would have expected from a top rated school. After experiencing a school year here I witnessed that what makes this school top rated is not it’s teachers and much less there unprofessional administrators but the parental community and it’s involvement in there childrens education. The teachers lack professionalism and show favoritism to students, to an extent were others can notice. Due to On going issues with our sons teacher we went to seek support from administrators and counselors only to have our calls and visits ignored and our problems unsolved. The principle, vice principle and counselor ignored our emails and requests to meet and discuss the ongoing issues with their staff. Untimely since our son was an out of area transfer they elected with no prior notice to not renew his stay at the school. When I went to speak with them in person they were very rude unprofessional and vague about the decision they had made. The principal apparently the one who makes these choices didn’t even give me the time of day to discuss the concern at hand, they didn’t care that was the attitude the assistant principle projected as we spoke about the issue, they didn’t care to hear about my child’s needs or how they could assist all she would say is he has to go back to his home school without a care in the world from her part. I went back the next day to formally withdraw my son as advised by his new school, the assistant principal again with her rude attitude asks me “didn’t I speak with you about this already” without even asking the reason I was there, I wasn’t there to speak with her I was there to withdraw my child. Overall the experience at Cálusa elementary left us with a very sour feeling in our mouths the whole school was full of issues with staff and lack of support and empathy form administration

This school sucks. This new principal has made everything suck. I miss the the old principal

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 !

Dante B. Fascell Elementary School holds a very special place in our family. My children are alumni, and I always knew I wanted my grandchildren to have the same experience my kids had and it has truly been just that and more. The staff and administration are friendly, welcoming, and approachable, creating a warm environment from the moment you step onto campus. Every morning, students are greeted by the principal and vice principal, which speaks volumes about their leadership and commitment to the children. It’s amazing to see the same care, values, and sense of community continue through generations. We are so grateful for this school.

At this institution, there are many significant gaps in academic quality, professional support, and overall educational standards.Parents who value a strong education delivered by well-qualified professionals in a supportive environment may want to consider alternative options for their child