Lake Stevens Elementary School

Mi hija ha aprendido desde que llegó a la escuela Carol City Elementary. Miami gardens. Ella se siente muy feliz de estar ahí.

My daughter studied at that school and just finished this year, and I can give the best opinion on all aspects.

Horrible school and staff. My son and I had the worst experience here.

As a busy working parent, I understand that mornings are hectic for everyone. Like many families, I operate on a strict schedule to get my daughter to school and then commute to work on time. Unfortunately, the current drop-off process has made this increasingly difficult and unnecessarily stressful.For a period of time, I was required to park and walk my daughter 5–8 minutes from the parking lot to the front of the school each morning. While I will always ensure my child gets to class safely, this is a significant inconvenience for working parents. Not every parent has the physical ability to make that walk daily, particularly grandparents, disabled parents, or families with children who have mobility challenges. A school drop-off system should consider accessibility and convenience for all families.There was also a clearly marked drop-off zone in front of the school, including a designated walking area in the road where children could be safely dropped off. This system worked efficiently for the entire year. Then, without explanation, it was suddenly closed. I still see crossing guards stationed there, holding stop signs, yet the drop-off access is no longer permitted. The sudden change, without communication or reasoning, is confusing and frustrating.Additionally, there is now a very long line on the side of the school for drop-off. Even when I wait in that line and attempt to drop my daughter near the front of the building, where her classroom is located, I am stopped and told I must use a specific side entrance. This rigid enforcement, despite proximity and safety, feels unreasonable.I work all the way at the beach, and on multiple occasions, I have been late to work because of these drop-off complications. This situation feels unnecessarily inefficient and poorly managed.I sincerely hope the school administration reviews and regulates the morning drop-off process in a way that prioritizes safety, accessibility, and practicality for working families. A smoother, more thoughtful system would benefit everyone involved.

This school has some of the best teachers in the district. Hard workers who are dedicated in having their students excel academically and socially.

Amazing because this school taught my daughter to be strong and amazing, when she was weak. If this school weren't as it is, my daughter wouldn't have been as amazing, confident, and helpful person as she is today.