Silver Shores Elementary School

I am very disappointed with my experience at Silver Palms Elementary, particularly regarding how the school staff, especially the principal, handled a concerning situation involving my child. My child consistently expressed worry and distress about how he was being treated by another student, but unfortunately, nothing was done until I personally made a call and became involved. I found the aftercare staff to be quite rude and unhelpful, seeming unsure of how to appropriately handle certain situations. Because of these experiences, I decided to withdraw my child from the school. Since transferring to a new school, he has been much happier, his grades have improved, and he has made better friends.It is important for schools to prioritize the well-being and safety of their students, and I hope Silver Palms Elementary will reflect on these issues to improve their response and support for students in the future.

Switching from CTE to PRE has truly been a blessing for our family. Our experience with the CTE program was stressful and felt more like a nightmare than a special education support system. In contrast, the team at PRE has been absolutely wonderful. They are collaborative, communicative, and genuinely dedicated to each child’s growth.You can feel how much they care and how hard they work to create an environment where kids can thrive. We are so grateful for the difference they’ve made in our child’s happiness and development. Highly recommend!

My twins just completed the 5th grade dual language program at Lakeside, and we had a great experience there. They were there from Kindergarten through fifth grade, and I can say with confidence that Lakeside is truly a safe space. Dr. Rodriguez and Mrs. Leal have done a wonderful job of making a great school even better. The teachers are so dedicated, and the turnover rate has been very low from what I've seen. Their PTA is very active and really works hard to make school more engaging and fun for students. If Lakeside switched to a K-8th school, I'd send my kids there for middle school.

My daughter has been attending Sunset Lakes Elementary for 3 years and her experience has been amazing. The teachers and staff are loving and kind. It’s shows how much they care about each student as they they greet them by their name when they see them each morning and in the hallways. This school is a loving and fun environment for the children to learn. The front desk staff are friendly and helpful as well. I am a part of the PTSA and they truly are amazing and contribute much to helping out with the events. They have high achievers class as early as first grade to identify the high achievers and gifted children early for advanced classes. The music program is amazing- the room is filled with large variety of wonderful instruments for children to explore (violin, cellos, xylophones, triangles, guitars, ukulele, drums, drum set, piano). They have a big library with a large collection of books for children to read. Wonderful school!

I used to love this school and, prior to this year, I would have confidently rated it five stars. However, since the recent name change and the transition to a K–8 model, the overall experience has noticeably declined.There appears to be favoritism toward certain PTA families and their children, which has been disappointing to witness. Additionally, the academic curriculum feels inconsistent and lacks clarity. At times, it’s unclear whether there is a structured plan in place, and that raises concerns about whether students are being properly prepared for future success.I truly hope the administration takes steps to address these issues and refocus on providing a fair, structured, and high-quality learning environment for all students.