I recently visited North Nicholas High School to enroll my minor brother, for whom I am the legal…read moreguardian. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. During the enrollment process, I was spoken to in a raised and unprofessional tone by a district administrator. I did not feel treated with the respect expected when handling something as important as enrolling a student. I was also asked several personal questions about my brother's background and prior schooling, and when I explained that I did not have access to certain records, it did not seem to be accepted. Additionally, a staff member made a comment to my brother implying he would not be attending the school based on the interaction, which felt inappropriate given that enrollment decisions should follow a formal process. I have formally reported this incident to the appropriate individuals within the School District of Lee County to ensure it is reviewed and addressed. I understand situations can become stressful, but professionalism and respectful communication with families--especially legal guardians--should always be maintained. I hope this is addressed so other families have a better experience.

Zaira was wonderful and informative on the tour of the school today while seeing other educational…read moreoptions for my daughter

I love FMCS. Both my sons were there from Pre-K to 8th grade, While that was many years ago, the…read moreschool's culture remains unchanged. The facilities are great. The staff are dedicated and responsible. The children receive solid education and training and a wonderful Biblical foundation. I have always endorsed FMCS as being what a Christian school should be. Mike H., Fort Myers FL

Our experience with this school was extremely disappointing, and based on what our family…read moreexperienced, I would not recommend this school for a child with ADHD or similar support needs. We were completely transparent from the beginning about our child's ADHD diagnosis and his need for accommodations, additional redirection, patience, and support. The school was aware of these needs before accepting him. Because the school also accepts the Step Up For Students FES-UA scholarship for children with unique abilities, we believed they understood that some students may require additional support and time to adjust. Unfortunately, after only six school days, we received an email asking us to attend a meeting to "go over accommodations." We went into that meeting expecting collaboration, strategies, and a plan to help our child succeed. Instead, we were blindsided. The meeting essentially became a conversation informing us that the school did not believe it could meet his needs and that he would need to leave. Six school days is an extremely short amount of time to determine what a child with ADHD is capable of, especially after transitioning from homeschooling into a completely new school environment. We expected accommodations to actually be implemented, given a fair opportunity to work, and adjusted if needed before such a major decision was made. We were also very uncomfortable with the Head of School, Diane, making assumptions about our child potentially having diagnoses beyond ADHD. School staff should certainly communicate behaviors or concerns they observe, but making diagnostic assumptions after knowing a child for only a few days felt inappropriate. ADHD presents differently in every child, and diagnostic conclusions should be left to qualified professionals who have properly evaluated the child. What disappointed us most was feeling that the focus quickly became everything our child struggled with rather than what could be done to help him improve. Children with ADHD may need repeated directions, redirection, support with transitions, emotional regulation, bathroom accommodations, and additional time to adjust. These challenges do not mean a child is incapable of succeeding. As parents, we also made a genuine commitment to this school. We purchased school uniforms, PE uniforms, school-specific supplies, and rented a school instrument with a monthly payment because we expected our child would be given a fair opportunity to remain there. After only six days, we were left with uniforms, supplies, and other school-specific items that cannot simply be used at another school. The issue is not the money itself, but the fact that families make these preparations in good faith believing the school is also making a commitment to their child. Parents of children with ADHD or similar needs should ask very specific questions before enrolling about what accommodations will truly be provided, how much redirection the school is willing to offer, and how much of an adjustment period a child will actually receive.

Both of my daughters have attended Grace. My oldest attended the one in Fort Myers with Mrs. Amy…read moreand my youngest attends Grace Community School in Lehigh Acres. Both facilities are wonderful. Mrs.Amy, Mrs. Patricia and Mrs. Ana are wonderful directors/owners. The teachers are super sweet and love my girls. Especially my youngest, she seems to be a star at the Lehigh location. My only complaint and I don't mean for it to sound offensive or ignorant but I wish they had more teachers that speak fluent English. Luckily, my youngest's teacher in the evening speaks English wonderfully and we can communicate about how she's doing and how she's acting. Love you all, The Chapmans

Grace Community School is an awesome school. Their staff cares and encourage my son to do his best…read more They are not just a school! They treat us like family. My don learns and have fun... what else can you ask for? Thank you for your support and for the encouraging environment. J.Galarza

This school is a huge disappointment. My two children attended Renaissance school for two and a…read morehalf years. I had no choice but to transfer them to a different school mid-year. Both my children were behind in academics. My kindergartner didn't know all the letter or sounds of the alphabet. Her self-esteem was low and she was very shy. My 3rd grader was completely reluctant to writing and reading. He didn't even want to pick out a book at the library, which had not happened in the past. The longer they were at Renaissance school, the worse they became. It was very sad to see. At home, they were misbehaving and were very reserved about discussing their day at school. Obviously, they were not happy. We got the complete opposite of what was promised to us. I believed in the school's vision, but Renaissance school does not follow traditional Montessori teachings. My children had a total of 13 different teachers within their 2.5 years there! Apparently, the administration is very difficult to work for, and only a couple teachers have been there for more than a year. The energy of this place felt wrong for some time (over a year). I couldn't quite understand what I was feeling, until I volunteered in the school field trips. I saw, first hand, how the children, including my own, had little appreciation and respect for their learning environment and teachers. 3 months forward: My kindergartner now reads fluently. She has even moved up to reading chapter books. She is confident in her abilities at school, and she has become calmer and respectful at home. My 3rd grader now loves reading! He reads at least one grade-level book a week. He is so happy and responsible now. He now wakes up before me, so that he is early to school each morning. Although, it was a very scary decision to transfer my children mid-year, I have no regrets. Both my kids have told me that they learn so much quicker at their new school and that they are having a lot more fun. They both love their news teachers. I thank my friends and family who supported and encouraged me during my children's difficult school transfer. For anyone who is considering Renaissance School for their children, I highly recommend to search for another school. Not only is Renaissance school very expensive, it just does not deliver. During the time that we were still there, an undisclosed employee/ex-employee at Renaissance School, told me that my children would be better off attending a public school. I now see how that is true. The very limited academic progress that my children had there, was and is completely unacceptable. I am so happy and grateful now that my children left Renaissance School. P.S. I am not the sole parent who has experienced this. I have many parent-friends who have left Renaissance school for the same or similar reasons. I feel it is very important for other parents to know the truth, through our experience.

We are in our second year at this school and more pleased than ever with our experience. My…read moredaughter's language skills are astonishing for a 2.5 year old - she is a kind, loving, emotionally secure child who has been lovingly cared for by her teachers and the school community. I feel we get double the value of our tuition because they involve the parents so much and teach us as much as they teach the children. They individualize the experience for each student and know the children so well. When my daughter was ready for more experiences and challenge, her teacher created a custom curriculum for her. We feel this school is literally helping us raise an amazing child.

I pulled my daughter out of another preschool to go to FUMC. I had friend's who sent their kids to…read moreFUMC and had heard nothing but wonderful things. The children get home cooked meals everyday and the class sizes are kept small enough that every child is taken care of. The staff here truly care about the children. My daughter was sick one day and when I went to pick her up, one of the staff members was just holding her. The truly love the children there. I also picked FUMC because I'm a single mother who works full time. FUMC is full of all types of families from all different backgrounds. I feel diversity is incredibly important. I'm blown away by how much my daughter is learning as well. The director is absolutely amazing and I have never had a second thought about sending my daughter here.

Had to pull my child out for many reasons the first being lack of safety . The security system is…read moreterrible and ID's never checked . My hubby came to pick up our child for the first time & was never questioned about who he was. It saddens me because this school had wonderful reviews. They really need to fix this issue . Also we received many empty promises like the children going to sing at the senior center as well as going to the library. That didn't happen. The playground is a huge disappointment. Instead of grass turf there is a brown mulch so the children are constantly dirty . Also I witnessed a teacher pulling on my child's arm in a painful way. We reported these issues to the school director and pulled out child out of this school.

An amazing environment for my kids! They have learned so much here. While education is the main…read morefocus, they have grown spiritually as well and I am blessed to call this place their school. Their focus on "Life Prep" is evident also. My children have learned true life skills that have been handy in our day to day life and I feel they are better prepared for adulthood because of these special classes. My kids feel at home here. I look forward to many more years with Life Prep Christian Academy and their wonderful program.

I was drawn to LPCA after watching the CEO's video on what inspired her to open this Academy. The…read morestaff's genuine love and dedication shine through. Its worth visiting the campus is a must - you'll see students' enthusiasm firsthand. Small classes, daily children's worship, and engaging activities set them up for a great beginning of the day. In my opinion one of the crowning jewels of the Academy is its Explorations program, introducing kids to learn life skills as: gardening, diverse cultures, languages, and innovative topics. Glad to know they are opening new locations in the Fall, LPCA truly brings hope for a brighter future.

Coronado High School was an 8-10 school where students could learn, make new friends, and grow as…read moreindividuals. The school provided a welcoming environment and helped students prepare for the next stages of their education and future careers. I enjoyed my time at Coronado because of the experiences I had, the people I met, and the memories I made there.

my experience was calm, everyday school was clean, the environment is okay and the teachers that…read moreare willing to make u succeed

Good school. Kinda strict with the dress code policy, but a very big deal. Most teachers are really…read moretrained well. They are kind, helpful, and always in a positive mood!!

Lehigh Middle School and other locations have reduced class time by 10 minutes and added a 6th…read moreclass to the teacher's day. Also, the prep. time allowed for teachers has been reduced by 10 minutes. This is how the district is addressing a teacher shortage. Now, there is pressure on teachers to improve student performance after these negative changes. The district should be managed by an MBA with corporate experience; it is a bit business and an Ed.D. is not qualified. Teacher pay should have an annual "cost of living" increase. What has happened to the half % sales tax money that is for schools?