Our 2 Grandchildren go to this school we love it. I just wish they would make their volunteer…read morepolicy a little easier. There will be 3 more going there in a few years!

My kids go to Franklin and i love this school. The school operates like a private school, although…read moreits 100% free, there are school activities and shows and dances to promote school community and raise funds that allows for improvements and staff and student betterment. Because it is not a huge school students know each other well through the years. The grounds are always impeccable and pest free, staff is great and my kids are very happy here. I do feel that we live in a bubble.

Supportive staff and good resources. For foreign students, they have ESOL programs, and for teen…read moremoms or adults that would like to return to school and receive their High School Diploma, they have the GED program. Back in the day it was offered in the evenings, since most adults work during the day. I hope that helps! Good luck!

From the owner: Piper Community School offers various life-long learning programs to the residents of Sunrise, FL…read moreand all surrounding areas!

Couldn't ask for more from this school. I grew up in Coral Springs and it's been a amazing…read moreexperience being able to make long lasting relationships in my home town. The level of education at this place is A+. Very proud to be part of it.

As the mother of a vulnerable nonverbal special-needs child, this has been one of the most…read moreemotionally distressing experiences I've had with a school. My son returned home from transportation with a bloody mouth. Because my child cannot reliably communicate what occurred, I calmly asked questions regarding whether an accident may have happened during transportation or student transfer. I did not accuse or blame any employee, driver, nurse, or staff member because I understand accidents can happen. What deeply disturbed me was the response afterward. I received a highly confrontational phone call from Shirley Gil, the headmaster and owner of the school. This was my very first interaction with her after my child had attended the school for an entire school year. Throughout the year, I primarily communicated with other members of administration, my son's teachers, and teacher assistants, many of whom were kind, patient, and supportive toward both my son and myself. I also interacted positively with another administrator named Shirley, who I understood to be the principal, as well as her daughter, and even offered support and advice where I could. When my son first enrolled, I donated supplies to help ensure the school was equipped to support his needs because I genuinely wanted to believe in the environment and support the staff working with special-needs children. That is why this interaction came as such an extreme shock to me. Instead of approaching the situation with professionalism, reassurance, or concern for my child's well-being, the conversation immediately became defensive and accusatory in tone. I felt intimidated simply for asking reasonable questions regarding my son's safety after he came home injured. During the conversation, concerns I raised regarding transportation communication barriers were also dismissed. The driver responsible for transporting children was unable to effectively communicate with me in English and relied on another child to help translate during pickup discussions involving my son. For a school entrusted with vulnerable special-needs students, this raised serious concerns for me regarding transportation communication and student safety procedures. More than anything, this experience has left me questioning my own instincts as a parent. I ignored prior reviews because I believe children with autism deserve grace, patience, understanding, and opportunity, and because autism support is still an area many schools are learning to navigate. I wanted to give people the benefit of the doubt. I wanted to believe my child was safe and cared for. I am sharing this experience because parents of special-needs children deserve transparency, professionalism, compassion, and the ability to advocate for their children without feeling dismissed or intimidated by school leadership. I strongly encourage families to ask detailed questions regarding transportation supervision, communication procedures, incident reporting, and administrative handling of parent concerns before enrolling.

I am writing in response to the recent message from Broward County Public Schools regarding the…read morecommitment to safe and secure learning environments. While I appreciate the emphasis on these critical areas, I feel compelled to express profound concerns regarding an incident that has recently come to my attention, which casts a shadow on the very environment you aim to foster. My son recently informed me of a troubling situation involving a proposed school play. He expressed initial enthusiasm to participate purely for recreational enjoyment. However, he subsequently reported that participation was contingent upon students contributing a fee, framed as a fundraiser. When he, and presumably other students, were hesitant or unable to contribute financially for an activity they initially perceived as voluntary and recreational, he indicated that the teacher involved reacted with evident displeasure. This incident is deeply concerning as it gives the impression that financial considerations are being prioritized over genuine student engagement and the fostering of a positive, inclusive atmosphere. My son's continued presence at the school is primarily driven by his loyalty and care for his peers, despite what he perceives as a pervasive focus on monetary concerns that detracts from the overall student experience. I find this situation particularly disheartening, as it directly contradicts the values of creating a supportive and enriching educational setting. I am currently evaluating the appropriate avenues to formally address these serious issues, as I believe the operational practices and priorities demonstrated in this instance warrant immediate and thorough review.

This school is amazing! The principal genuinely loves children and their progress. This show also…read morethrough the teachers. They clearly feel loved and appreciated because of the interaction with the students and parents.

Review is of facility only, not education services. Warning: Parking lot is a special nightmare of…read morepoor design...literal death gauntlet. No joke. Designed by someone who wants to see someone get run over. The structures are very mid-level security...akin to a vocational training prison. Rooms have Bard AC units that are all set to 72 but leak out out slightly warm air like a 109 year old trying to blow out a birthday candle...so the rooms are 110 degrees. It is August in Florida, so I understand the climate demands, but WTF... how could middle school kids hack that?

Family drove down from Wesley Chapel to watch my grandson play here…read more The parking and general facilities are well maintained. Plenty of security on duty and helpful in directing visitors. We sat in the stadium style bleachers to watch the game.

Might be a good school. What's not good is the bus driver of bus #60 who proceeded to drive my car…read moreoff the road. Then try to hide face after her reckless antics. Would never let my kids be driven by this person.

It's a good school but mainly for Jewish, haven't gone here or enrolled but it seems like a good…read moreschool. The school has good performance.

I love you school your school is so so so fun you have a lots of people in school and I am in your…read moreschool @bengamla

PARENTS BEWARE!!! Harvard Academy does not supervise your children well. They leave them open to…read morebullying in the playground area. I pulled my son out after seeing several incidents involving bullying on the grounds while pulling up to the main office. Not one Academy employee was in sight each time the incidents occurred. When you call them out on it they don't hold any accountability. If you want your kids to be safe, then take them anywhere else but here!

Before I begin, PLEASE dont allow this school to lead you to believe that they "...don't have any…read morerecord of my name in their files", as this is a 100% lie. That is their generic response to ALL negative reviews. Check it out. My daughter was in the Kindergarten class of Ms. Brianna for 2 weeks. Snack time is "optional" (up to the teacher) and my daughter's class had the street sign "Galaxy Avenue" in the hallway pointing toward the classroom. So, in less than 2 weeks of my daughter being there, she had her hair pulled 3 times (by the same boy) and was intentionally kicked by a boy that was going down the slide too soon (right behind her). Now, I know these kind of things happen. Boys will be boys, right? The problem was that the teacher claimed to have seen none of this. No discipline was handed down to any of these kids after she was informed of their behavior either. My wife wrote a letter to the teacher explaining the situation (the letter has to be handed to an administrator as this is the only way that you can initiate contact with a teacher, by the way). The teacher called her over later that day to discuss it. In addition to the extreme defensiveness and bad attitude she displayed, she accused my daughter of "instigating" these situations. The same daughter that was very shy and intimidated by going to a new school AND that won a Character Education Award for best self control in her entire age group the year before! Sound like an "instigator" to you? She also made up a lie about my daughter handing another kid a pair of scissors and asked that she cut her hair (she has never had a haircut and is scared of getting one). So, we requested a sit down meeting. As we found out in short order at this meeting, there was no attempt to offer a solution to this issue as the teacher (and the 2 other administrators there) were only concerned about defending the teacher. No empathy whatsoever for the student, just "were right and you're wrong". We withdrew her after this meeting. They couldn't care less about disciplining bad behavior or admitting any kind of fault or expressing empathy toward the student. Stay away!