Southside Elementary School

We are finally out of this school and I write this with mixed emotion. Teachers, for the most part, were really good, aside from a few. Major gaslighting by admin. They do not handle bullying effectively at all. Some of the teachers kids are the bully so they try to sweep it under the rug. They attack the victim if bullying instead of handling said bully. Bullying is out if control here. They like to use witnesses so if bully has friends, they gang up on the victim. If you are not good at languages, run. They dont teach foundation and verb subject conjugation. If you value mental health, run. If you want your kid to be happy and thriving, probably should look elsewhere because this school emphasizes insane amounts of homework, valuing FAST test scores and not letting kids do sports and be kids. While I made some of the best friends here as did my child, and had some fantastic teachers, it was a very difficult time here and was not a good fit. Counselors arent the best and they dont know what they are doing regarding testing accommodations. I feel the school rating isnt accurate and is severely inflated.

Our family has been part of Gordon for several years, and what has stood out most is how deeply the teachers and staff know each child. Gordon has a special sense of community — families show up for one another, and children feel seen, supported, and cared for.We have also experienced strong partnership from the school academically. When our daughter needed extra support, her teachers and administrators worked closely with us, checked in often, and helped her make meaningful progress while building her confidence.What makes Gordon special is the combination of warmth, strong values, and a school community that truly wants each child to succeed.

Great school, teachers very attentive.Excellent communication with the parents,my baby has been under their care since she was 3 months old and she loves them like family.I have nothing but great things to say about this daycare. The director, Ismaray,she is a great leader and she really knows how to deal with parents. I strongly recommend this daycare.

We have been in this school for over 8 years with our 3 kids.Love the quality of the teachers, the loving environment. It is our second home and would recommend to anyone.

KLA Academy is a Reggio Emilia inspired school serving children ages 3-months to 5th Grade. We are a whole-child centered school that believes children are and should be active participants in their social and learning processes. In addition to incorporating best proven practices for teaching into our curriculum, we teach children problem solving skills, how to collaborate and how to think deeply, critically and creatively. Our children leave prepared and armed with a toolbox full of skills to help them navigate the uncertainties of middles school and have matriculated into a wide variety of schools including Gulliver Prep, Ransom Everglade, Miami Country Day School, Belen, Miami Charter Arts School, The Cushman School, Riviera School and more.