Minors Lane Elementary School

My 2 daughters have been homeschooled since the pandemic. This past year was their first time experiencing the public school setting. They were both in second grade, but different classrooms, and they blossomed academically, socially, and mentally. They both recieved awards that boosted their self esteem. I feel like Okalona is a smaller school setting which in return allows the teachers to build a closer relationship with the students, also allowing more one on one time for teachers to work closely with students in a whatever various way that connects with the students. I am so happy that my children was able to attend Okalona Elemtary and I plan on them continueing their education there until they graduate to middle school. I would most definitely recommend Okalona Elemtentary. Mr. Hondadel is a wonderful, hands on, involved, caring teacher. He teaches in ways that makds it fun to learn which leaves an imprint on children. For example, they incubated and hatched duck eggs, they got to experience it all first hand in the classroom! Super cool. He will leave a lasting impression on my daughter throughout her school years and maybe even adult hood.

This school has been such a gift to my son and to our family. He had a difficult experience at another school within JCPS, which led us to homeschool him for a time. We sent him back to public school in January, and it has been a much better experience for him and for me. Even before in person school resumed, I felt welcomed by his teacher. One day during NTI, the principal even drove out to our house to introduce himself and deliver a small surprise to my son. Since in person school has started back, I have been pleasantly surprised by the amount of outdoor time Coral Ridge has built into the day. Most days my son's class has gone outside twice! My son is enjoying school again, and I cannot begin to tell you how happy (and relieved) that makes me as his mom. Thank you, Coral Ridge for welcoming us!

The lunch line teacher didn’t give me food and told me to eat my friends leftovers and then I told my counselor about it but she did absolutely nothing and told me to laugh it off and also my friends little sister was enrolled in hartstern but no hartstern switched her to a different school and switched my friend to a different middle school all because they wanted to update their location and they never got consent to switch them to another school their mom didn’t even know

my child has had nothing but horrible experiences since coming here four years ago. There was ONE teacher the entire time that we felt truly cared, the others either did not care or were not around enough to make a difference. Teachers, staff, and the principal did not care to listen to our concerns or take our suggestions into consideration. We were told we were wrong, and that our child was at fault. We tried to switch classes, and get additional support and were told 'no'. Quick to single kids out with no support system or plan in place to help.

Excellent staff who are wonderful at differentiating lessons for my 3 kids who have needed both increased and/or decreased expectations in various classes. Thanks for ensuring that the students have what they need to be successful.