The Masters Academy

Good church. The school leaves a lot to be desired. If you’re looking for your child to get a solid education and have well-organized extracurricular activities, take your money elsewhere. This is not it.We are now in our second year at St. Bonaventure, and despite our daughter being one of the top students in her class, we have decided to pull her out and enroll her in a better school. The academic rigor is inconsistent, communication is lacking, and extracurricular programs feel poorly planned and under-supported. Knowing what we know now, it makes sense why there are such few high achieving students in each class.For the cost and expectations associated with this school, the overall experience has been disappointing. We had hoped for stronger academics, better organization, and a more enriching environment. Unfortunately, St. Bonaventure did not meet those expectations

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

My daughter has attended Apple Tree for 2 years and I cannot say enough good things, the principal, the staff, the teachers, the atmosphere is so nice and welcoming! My daughter was in a different school before and she cried every day upon drop off, since coming to ATM she goes in happy, loves her teacher and her friends and her school. She has learned so much! I love this school and wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone.