Sand Pine Elementary School

We have been at HGE for a little over a year, our kid is in 3rd grade now. We absolutely love the teachers we had thus far and the education and caring our kid is receiving. The principal, assistant principal, and other staff at the school are great too. The PTA is very involved, and the school has great activities during class and after hours. I recommend to anyone to join HGE!

Serious concerns regarding leadership, overreach, and retaliation.My 9-year-old son, a fourth-grade student, was involved in a verbal altercation outside of school, off campus, and unrelated to any school activity. Despite having no jurisdiction, the school chose to involve itself after the other family escalated the situation by contacting both police and the school.Without witnessing the incident and without an impartial review, the school attempted to force our family to sign a no-contact order. We refused.Since that refusal, my child has been singled out and disproportionately scrutinized for minor, routine behaviors—creating a clear pattern of targeting rather than support. This change in treatment has been consistent and unmistakable.Our interaction with the principal was particularly troubling. Communication was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional, lacking neutrality or respect. A public school principal should not speak to parents in an adversarial or condescending manner, especially when discussing matters outside the school’s authority.This experience raises serious concerns about leadership, judgment, and how easily a family’s complaint can trigger administrative overreach and retaliation against a child.Parents should think carefully about whether this school’s administration can be trusted to act fairly, professionally, and within appropriate boundaries.

I have my son he’s come from a magnet school gifted and brilliant student i selected this school because a gifted program. Before I don’t look for reviews now I see it’s not happen only with me. Verry stressful atmosphere for your kids. Never put positive concerns on your kids only behaviors my goodness the principal Dalila such a negative energy. Her origine is Cuba I can understand why now is like communism system at the school. My son is verry traumatized. I can’t wait to remove him from the school.

Students at this school are not safe. Teachers and administrators put their hands on children and verbally abuse them. When mistreatment is reported, administrators do nothing because they protect the teachers instead of the students.If you care about your child’s mental health, do not send your child to this school. I don’t care how many fake or made-up reviews they post or how often they brag about being an “A” school. This is one of the worst public schools my child has ever attended.It’s probably also why they removed the Google reviews section so parents can’t see what’s really going on here.

I feel that this school pushes gender identity to a unhealthy point and I find it not right for very young children

This is the only elementary school in the district that offers band, which has been a wonderful opportunity for students. The school feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. The staff and teachers are hardworking, dedicated, and truly care about their students’ growth and success. There is a strong sense of community, and it’s clear the school is committed to giving kids a well-rounded education. We are very grateful for the support and opportunities our children have received here.

The teachers go above and beyond. The school has cameras that record everything and security guards (retired military) that really care for the students. The diversity helps students feel welcomed. As a parent I love that my kids get to praise God at school and learn about the bible with other Christian kids.