Treeline Elementary School

Our daughter has been at Treeline for 2 yrs (KDG & now finishing 1st grade). Our overall experience has been good & since we're very involved parents I feel like we have great communication with her teachers & admin staff. Most importantly, my child is LEARNING and developing academically & socially. She really responds to their positive reinforcement approach even though she's already a well-mannered and behaved kid. I think they definitely need some more organization from the admin staff for things like more clearly written notices that are sent home. (sometimes we feel like important details are left off of these notices, but it's gotten a lot better in the last year). The only truly negative thing I would say is that I do get tired of being overrun by fundraiser requests & I would prefer that they didn't allow local businesses/services to send home flyers for their camps, clubs & etc. I don't send my child to school to be marketed to, and I don't want to have to explain why we can't participate in every single activity. While I fully support the schools' needs for funding, I would rather donate directly to the school instead of selling cookie dough, magazines, etc.
--Submitted by a parent

My granddaughter loves the school and my daughter is greatly involved in all aspects of her education.

Two of the three reviews submitted in 2010 refer to an environment under the prior administration, light-years away from this year's situation. There is still much progress to be made, but there have been great strides already. As this school started in a different location, many students travel long distances to attend, negatively impacting the level of parent involvement (much harder to participate when you live 45 min or more away). I expect this school to continue to improve as it becomes more of a neighborhood school, allowing for better family participation. Treeline has a quality, caring staff, a dedicated core of active volunteers, strong leadership and a new focus beginning with the 2009-10 school year.
--Submitted by a parent

Though there are many young teachers, they are excited and work to go above and beyond for my child and others. There are children that have behavior and academic problems at Treeline...but, from my research, most schools with a high population of economically challenged children to have problems. I believe the new principal is turning things around for the better and the other children will improve in the upcoming school-year.
--Submitted by a parent

Well,my husband & I are convinced that we made the right decision taking our son out of this school & moving out of FL to Beautiful TN, our children have a chance for a good education now.Thanks to Mr.Folsom,Mrs.Nader & Ms.Schillinger, they were trying to run a Boot Camp.My son has completed 2 grades w/flying colors & my daughter is going to 1st.We've had nothing but happiness.Florida school systems are toxic,the kids don't have a chance.TN has education a priority & they're modo is "When the kids are happy,they w/succeed!! Hurray for TN.Goodbye forever FL..:)))
--Submitted by a parent

What a shame. Such a beautiful brand new school in a very lovely area. Too bad it's lacking experienced teachers. They sure don t get the Golden apple award and the staff makes you feel as though they're doing you a favor if they help you. There s so much bullying going on that it s the norm and is not taken seriously.. My son was miserable the entire year 08/09 third grade and so were we. Do yourself a favor and keep looking.
--Submitted by a parent

My children are so excited this year to be a part of Treeline Elementary! The school made an A for the school grade and improved some of the plans and rules around the school. They come home happy each day ready to do their homework and talk excitedly about what they did in school. I love it! When I drop them off in the mornings everyone greets us in the building in a friendly manner. Even the new principal is kind to everyone, what a change from the past two years.
--Submitted by a parent

Many changes coming this year. New principal, new staff new direction. It's now an A rated school, which helps attract the best (students and staff) and Treeline made significant progress is all of its' sub-groups too. While my rating is 'average' due to the past year, my hope (and belief) is the coming year will be well above average.
--Submitted by a parent

Treeline is a Florida A school! The teachers and staff work to see that my child is successful.
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*****Great school, excellent teachers. And wonderful support staff. My son is in the third grade, and transferred from Gateway Charter and the teaches and the support staff there was offer. My son, well we really had a very bad experience. Thank you for caring so much my son is really enjoying school and he is happy again and more important his grades are back up and he;s learnd and is confident in his ability.
--Submitted by a parent