English Estates Elementary School

AVOID THIS SCHOOL AT ALL COST!!!!! Unfortunately since Dr. Sharp left and the new Principal Mr. Welch came in, there has been a LOT of changes. This used to be an "A" School and since this guy took over this school is going downhill, In the 2011 FCAT score, English Estates is now a "C" School for the first time in over 20 years. That shows you that the new leadership is taking this school down to the ground. For the sake of your child, AVOID THIS SCHOOL AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE......
--Submitted by a parent

i love this school. We had other choices and this English Estates is the best fit. The family activities offered are awesome. The teachers always communicate with the parents, including the school as a whole. Through folders that go home with the children and the teachers e-mail and phone numbers directed to the classroom. I love it. There is an awesome amount of funding given to this school for children and their families to help us.
--Submitted by a parent

English Estates is an excellent school! The curriculum is outstanding.
--Submitted by a parent

I love English Estates! The Principal, Dr. Beth Sharpe is very much involved and attends almost everything! She has implemented the Steven Covey Leadership program for Elementary children (7 Habits for Highly Effective People) and our school is run better and more efficiently than most private schools. Music and Art programs fall a bit short but Seminole county does offer Enrichment programs and this year my Son is learning to play and appreciate the Violin. There is also classical music that is played in the hallways. The Phys Ed department is fun and even teaches nutrition. Several parents in the school are very active and our PTA even brought us a Fair Trade fundraiser this year! The only school in Florida to do this! Our guidance Team seems to never sleep creating many parent nights and Adriana Council heads up the All Pro Dads Breakfast too.
--Submitted by Shelly, a parent

My son attended English Estates for 2006-2007 school year the school is great they teach them so much and they really do care for them. I was real sad to see this school year end so fast cant wait for next year the best teacher for kindergarten is Miss Holey the very best. She has so much patience with the children.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attended this school and had a great experience. I am especially impressed with the principal and the emphasis on leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

Our children, aged 6 and 10, went to a private parochial school so changing to a public school with such a diverse population was a bit scary. I've heard so many bad things about Florida public schools and my husband and I went to tour the school 'just to see'. Boy, were we surprised. Attentive, professional administrators, focused and impressive teachers, and engaged students learning curriculum that was identical to what our kids were learning at the private school with the private school tuition! We are half way through our first year at English Estates and I am bowled over! My first impression has been reinforced with repeated, positive interactions with staff, faculty and administrators. The curriculum is taught more logically and efficiently at English Estates than it was at their previous school. I simply could not be happier. Just take a tour and I'm sure you'll agree!
--Submitted by ANNE, a parent

Excellent principal, Dr. Sharpe. Moderate parent involvement. Poor level of extra-curricular opportunties for students. Great teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two kids attending this school and I am extremly happy with their academic program and teachers that we have. We have been going thru some transition and will be going thru a few more. The Principal is new and has brought a new perspective to the school. We will be starting a new leadership program next year and mandatory uniforms. This school is full of varity and parents that care about the children. PTA is very involved and also embraces our diversity by creating activities that bring not only families together but also community. This school is a force to be reckoned with wonderful things ahead. I believe that my kids are getting an excellent education. This school is full of Leaders which I am very proud to say I know.
--Submitted by a parent

I am an alumna of English Estates. What I remember most is the level of teacher/parent involvement. Whenever there were art shows, musicals, anything at all where the parents could come to the school they were there. And it was amazing! I have attended other schools, but nothing bar my small college ever attained anything like the feeling of community that English Estates did. My husband and I drove past there the other evening, and guess what? There were cars everywhere. In the parking lot, in the bus lot, parked on the side of the road. They must still have an amazing turnout!
--Submitted by a former student