Country Hills Elementary School

I heard so many good things about this school, however, once my children went there I was very disappointed: The curriculum is weak to say the least. Although modern data shows that the Whole Language approach and Multiage teaching do not work CHE will not move away from this practice.
—Submitted by a parent

great school...thoroughly enjoyed it...great teachers...more than I could ask for
—Submitted by a former student

My daughter attended this school for kindergarten through 3rd grade. She was in the multi-age classes and we absolutely loved it! All the multi-age teachers are caring and exceptional. We loved the school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a 1st grader at Country Hills. I agree that this is an excellent school. I only have one, well, gripe. I would like to see them doing more math. Reading is very important. I just would like to see the curriculum more balanced. I would also like to see them do more projects and book reports. Overall, my daughter and I are crazy about Country Hills!
—Submitted by a parent

Academic programs at Country Hills are very challenging and rewarding. Country Hills offers a wide variety of programs for students to expand their creativity through music, art, etc. Parents are very committed to contributing to a safe and happy learning atmosphere at Country hills.
—Submitted by a parent

My children attended this school for two years. I loved the support the principal gave the staff, teachers and the PTA. I enjoyed volunteering there frequently. This school recently reconfigured from K-3 to K-5 and boundaries were changed. This did help the school with an major overcrowding problem. This school also emphasized reading and a love for reading and has a program in place for struggling readers. The teaching philosphy is different from most schools with stress on centers and individual accomplishment. While I thought this great while attending, I am not so sure how effective it is now that we are experiencing another school.
—Submitted by a parent

Country Hills is a school that holds students to high academic standards. The tests scores are consistently high. However, their method of instruction is not suited for every child. Beware that if your child does not fit into the 'box' they will fall behind and also become labled. There is an emphasis on 'Ballpark' spelling (write it the way you think it sounds). This does not work for non auditory learners. There are many bright children who do not learn the way that Country Hills teaches. If your child is having trouble at this schoool, yank them! If your child needs a structured and traditional learning environment, do not send them here.
—Submitted by a parent

My child transfered to this school from Colorado in October of 2003. Since starting at this school my student has been bullied on numerous occasions and no matter how much I speak to his teacher, there doesn't seem to be any way to resolve the problem. When I spoke to another parent about the problem, I was told to get used to it, I'm in the big city now. To me that is a terrible attitude for any parent to take. As I see it, there is not nearly enough adult supervision going on at this school or the children responsible for the bulling and their parents would be held responsible for their actions. The accademics are OK but nothing spectacular. When this school changes in 2003-2004 to a K-5 instead of the current K-3, I think the problems will only intensify.
—Submitted by a parent

Though the other parents comments here seem to be good I have had an awful experience with this school and the faculty. My child was belittled by his teacher and excluded from activities becuase for no other reason then the teacher being upset that I was filing complaints against her, I tried several times to get help from the principal who really did not care what I had to say because I was not a major part of the PTA (though I was a member and did my part volunteering). My child now hates school and has several problems trusting his new school and teachers. I urge all parents to watch what goes on at this school, and listen to your children if they say there's a problem
—Submitted by Yolanda, a parent

We have sent two children through Country Hills and our third is there now. I think that probably says it all. I only wish I could go through elementary school all over again and attend such a marvelous school. Learning, sharing, caring and plenty of incouragement is what this school is best at! You can't do better than Country Hills.
—Submitted by a parent

Country Hills' innovative teaching philosophy and programs geared toward the primary-aged child make it a warm, encouraging and absolutely magical place to learn. Amazing teachers that instill a sense of responsibility, pride and self-esteem in each child. I cannot say enough good things about this special place.
—Submitted by a parent

We love Country Hills! Our son went there for the past 4 years and we think this school is terrific!The best thing about this school is that it is only K-3, so no older kids are influencing the younger ones. Coral Springs is a great city with great schools, parents and teachers!