Sandpiper Shores Elementary School

We moved to West Boca so we could have a great school experience for our child. I really like the high level of parent involvement, but I did not like receiving any kind of "welcome' to the school to clue us in on how things work, what "STARS" means, etc... I also have had a lot of attitude from some of the staff at the school. I can't figure if it's the NY culture that "invades" this area, or...? Regardless, the front office "greeter"/receptionist is miserable. And I didn't just catch her on a bad day - she's like that all the time and to my husband and in-laws that have been there also. She has not a "hello", a smile, a "how can I help you?", or otherwise decent way to interact with other human beings. She acts troubled by having to do anything for you. How she ended up as the front office person is a mystery to me. I don't believe that's a great way to represent a school and first impressions.
--Submitted by a parent

Sandpiper Shores has been a fantastic place for my children to grow and learn. The PTA and families that we have met in the last few years have been kind and caring. The benefit of Sandpiper Shore is that our children are empowered by each other and strive for excellence without the pressure to maintain a title. Academically, I have witness many bright, talented children. My child's growth and love for learning while achieving amazing goals at Sandpiper Shores has been a pleasure for me to witness. There is no doubt that with continued parental support and a loving community school that these children will continue to make great strides for years to come.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student and from my experience, this was a great school. The principal is awesome and the teachers and really cool. It's really no wonder why this is an A rated school

As an educator (teacher and administrator) for over 30 years I can say this is the most poorly run school I have ever encountered.

I have been a parent in Sanpiper Shores for many years and my children have had great experiences and caring treatment always. Great school!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has provided an excellent academic environment for my three children. My children have grown immensely here both socially and academically. The teachers are warm, caring and make learning interesting. The principal provides great leadership to the whole school community. Awesome, involved PTA . Parents who truly dedicate endless hours to making the school an even better place. Sandpiper is the best kept secret in Boca.....
--Submitted by a parent

No school is perfect...however, Sandpiper Shores comes mighty close. My son has grown so much in his 3 years here. Academically he is in the top of his class, and I give kudos to the teachers for this. We have had nothing but positive experiences thus far, and look forward to many more with his two brothers following in his foot steps in the next few years! I wouldn't want my kids to attend any other school.
--Submitted by a parent

As was stated by another reviewer this school is poorly run and has allowed the children to suffer as a consequence of an ineffective administration. Unfortunately as of today an email was sent to parents of the school asking from an adminstrator of the school to post on this site because they did not like a comment they saw on the site. So you have people posting not because they feel so strongly that their school is effective or should be glorified. Instead it is because they were told they should. The statements made on the school being poorly run are direct and spot on .
--Submitted by a parent

our son loves his teacher and friends.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school, we took our kids out of private school and could not be happier!
--Submitted by a parent