Charter schools operating as for-profit real estate schemes are draining money meant for students…read moreand teachers. Florida, it's time to pay attention. A recent analysis of Education Management Organizations (EMOs) operating in Florida uncovered a striking example: a charter firm and its construction partner sold two newly built schools to their affiliated real estate partner -- one for just $1, the other for $10. Once the real estate firm took over the leases, it raised the rent on the school that sold for $1 all the way up to $1,325,666 per year. That's public education money -- money meant for classrooms, teachers, and students -- flowing straight into a related company's pocket through an inflated lease. Florida taxpayers deserve to know where their school dollars are actually going.

We attended middle school here and that lack of administrative support to the teachers is a…read moreproblem. We had many teachers leave during the year, there was limited opportunities for art and No music programs for middle school. I volunteered here for a 6th school dance, and witnessed the lack of disrespect and damages toward school property. The teachers allowed music to be streamed via laptop and it even included explicit lyrics. I spent most of the night chasing kids to stop them from breaking glow sticks to flock the neon gel on themselves or school property. Trying to leave the venue aka cafeteria to explore classrooms above. This school has great security to keep people, parents out but lacks insight on properly supporting discipline procedures within their own staffing. There is athletics in the form of basketball and soccer as well as cheerleading. Those departments are not could not offer a regular words and celebrations or recognition at the end of the season unless a parent rally's to create a board. Or privately funded by parents. In middle school the children were instructed to read from an online program that was limited in content. No actual books were encouraged. And that may be teacher discretion. Many parents aren't as involved here since there is a monopoly of the same parents signing up for things. Many working parents do not get a fair opportunity to volunteer, unless planned months in advance or there is some consideration toward voting for times to release sign ups hour. A lot of the happy reviews reflect elementary experiences. Since those kids aren't as much of a concern and have years for Waterset charter to fix or mold those curriculums.

Such a great school. They have done such an amazing job with my son. Teachers, staff, are all so…read morewelcoming to him. He has improved to become an honor roll student thanks to they some of the tutoring programs that they have enrolled him in. Oh, and they are super nice to us if we are running behind or have to pick him up early for appointments and such. This is a Choice school for us, and we could not be happier. Go Sharks

Haven't had any bad experiences with my child going here…read more Symmes has been a safe and good environment for my child to learn and grow.

Seasons was one of my first schools k-5 6 years of fun learning I loved it there made friends with…read moreeveryone the teachers are very nice and my favorites were Mrs barby and Mrs alveres sorry for my spelling and dr James all of my teachers were amazing oh I forgot Mrs norgard she was the best principal for me and the whole school she was the reason I became safety patrol all in all this school was my childhood and I'll never forget It.

My child went to this school and their teacher ms Zambito was rude and stole from students my child…read morewas yelled at while doing their work because they supposedly couldn't get a question right and ms Alvarez was a thief she took all of my kid leftover school supplies that I payed for with my own money and the kids that did need school supplies she didn't even provide them with any loose supplies she was very bad to the children and she took the students stuff so that she could use it BAD TEACHERS AND BAD SCHOOL!!

I would give this school zero stars if possible. A student was unfairly treated and consistently…read moreothered instead of being supported. Rather than fostering inclusion, the staff engaged in racial discrimination and created an environment where belonging was denied. The administration falsely labeled the student as having "uncontrollable behavioral issues" yet never provided documentation, a behavioral improvement plan, or any effort to partner with the family. Instead of taking the time to support and guide, the school chose to push the student out by unenrolling without care or compassion. Charter schools are supposed to provide opportunity and individualized support. What happened here was the opposite. We got dishonesty, exclusion, and neglect. Families considering this school should be aware: equity, inclusion, and respect are not upheld here.

Terrible school, Administrators have no idea what's going on in the school, Do not send your kids…read morehere it may look like a good school from the outside but on the inside it's terrible.

This school is in a great community with some of the best administration I had ever seen during my…read moretime there. The school is clean and the school keeps students active in things such as a morning show, library helpers, safety patrol, story tellers, and much more.

This school clearly fosters the students learning as best as they can. The staff and students are…read morethrilled to be there and know how to teach, as far as I have seen at least. I was placed for my internship here and my 5th grade cooperating teacher is incredible. She allows me to use my obtained education knowledge to prepare and teach the students in the class. The students are very kind and able to help you whenever you are lost on campus which happened to me the first week!

Best public elementary school we came across…read more The other pointless parent review/complaint about "forcing" kids to apply for jobs inside their school is one of the dumbest things I have heard someone complain about... if you're mad or upset that a school is trying to set your child up for the REAL world and better them as human beings THEN HOMESCHOOL YOUR CHILDREN! Mitchell's curriculum is outstanding and the teachers/administration truly care about each and every child there. I, myself, am a single mom on a VERY limited low income/budget and never once felt "excluded" or "unqualified" for any type of participation regarding ANYTHING at Mitchell. This will be year 4 for us at the school and I don't have one single thing to complain about. Excellent school all-in-all. Thank you Mitchell Elementary for being an awesome school!

Two beautiful children are taught well and supervised well. I am proud to have my children as…read moreMitchell Bobcats

This is our local elementary school and I can't rave enough. The staff and teachers are so…read morededicated and caring. The school puts on so many fun events for the kids and my kids love going to school.

Odd review.. This…read morehas to do with the integrity of this organization. Parked and a public park (Julian B Lane), I came back to find a baseball that had shattered my window. I filed a police report and went to school administration. They denied that this could happen as their kids didn't have a game on the given weekend. Later, they admitted loaning the field to a collegiate team, but would not pay for the window. It's my fault for not taking this to small claims court, as my window wasn't cheap.

This school had amazing food and purple fries the classes had goats and the teachers were aliensread more