Pembroke Lakes Elementary School

My son has been going to this school since kindergarten and just finished second grade. He was in the high achievers/gifted class in second grade and will continue in the program in third grade. This school is absolutely incredible, and he is very happy here. He scored in the 99th percentile in math and in the 94th percentile in reading on his second-grade STAR testing. The teachers during his first three years here have all been tremendous. Mrs. Aaron, who teaches second grade, has been his favorite so far. Consider yourself lucky if your child gets to attend this fantastic school for six years of elementary school.

There was this teacher who used to yell at everyone for no reason. Two, actually. It happened when I was in 1st grade and 4th grade. Those years I wanted the URGE to switch schools. But now i'm in middle school doing just fine.

We arrived halfway through the school year at a Texas elementary school, where my son attended 1st grade, and unfortunately, the experience was not the best. We ended up at Pine Lake Elementary because it was the school assigned based on our address.I want to be honest and fair by saying that not everything was negative, but unfortunately, most of our experience was disappointing. Communication with my son’s teacher felt almost forced on my end, as I constantly had to follow up just to speak with her and even to properly get to know her. I understand that teachers can be overwhelmed with so many students, but as a mother, I also have the responsibility to advocate for my child’s progress and well-being.My son would come home frustrated almost every day because he was bored in class and constantly mentioned that he already knew the material being taught. Honestly, most of the new things he learned this year came from the external after-school program I paid for, where he was actually being challenged and taught new concepts.His teacher also committed to beginning the process for a specific evaluation with the school therapist, but the school year ended and nothing ever came from it. There was never any follow-up communication, and no evaluation or support plan was ever completed.I do not want to generalize, and I truly hope that other families may have had different experiences. However, I also have to be honest about ours during the time my son attended the school.At this point, I have officially requested a school reassignment, and I’m praying to God that it will be approved.

We absolutely love Tanglewood Academy! All 3 of my children have attended since they were infants, and we have had such an amazing experience throughout the years. They have participated in Pre-K, VPK, summer camps, and after-school care, and every program has been wonderful.The teachers are caring, patient, and truly dedicated to the children’s growth and happiness. My kids have always felt safe, loved, and excited to go to school each day. The staff creates such a warm and nurturing environment.A special thank you to Ms. Kelly for always being so supportive, attentive, and kind. Her leadership and commitment to the children and families truly make Tanglewood Academy special.We are so grateful for all the memories, learning experiences, and love our family has received over the years. I highly recommend Tanglewood Academy to any parent looking for a caring and trustworthy school for their children!

If you value transparency and respect, avoid St. Mark. We spent over a year trying to engage with this school to no avail. Last year, I visited in person and the Admissions Director wouldn't even receive me.Despite the cold start, we applied for 6th grade. We jumped through every hoop they required: our daughter took the evaluation exam and our family sat through the formal acceptance interview. We were fully vetted and ultimately accepted. During this process, I specifically asked about a school tour and was explicitly promised that a tour of the school in action would be available once my daughter was accepted. This proved to be a total bait and switch.Once we were vetted, interviewed, and accepted, the story changed. The administration refused to allow us to see the campus during a school day, citing "security protocols." Instead, they offered a visit in May, which is well after enrollment deadlines for other schools have passed, and only to view empty classrooms. This is a clear tactic to trap families into enrolling without ever being allowed to see the actual school culture or vibe.It is clear why they act this way. They had over 80 applications for only 15 openings in the 6th grade. Thanks to the influx of Florida scholarships, they know they will fill the spots regardless. They clearly feel they no longer need to be courteous or treat families with basic decency because they are no longer dependent on direct parental support.As a Catholic, I am embarrassed that a Catholic institution treats families this way. While other Catholic schools in the area still prioritize dignity and the family-school bond, St. Mark has become a cold, elitist environment that treats vetted, interviewed families like a number. We turned down the acceptance. Do not waste your time jumping through their hoops.

My 2 kids stay there for 3 months and we run away because off how bad is the environment and the teachers treating the students like slavesMy kids couldn't understand teachers accent Stay away from this schoolThere goal is money only