Avocado Elementary School

This school Rocks! It is Awesome. The teachers are friendly and the administration (Mrs. Coffey and Ms. Bourland) are Fabulous. There are many activities for the children to participate in. Classes are available for parents througout the week in addition to tutoring for kids. The campus is warm and inviting. Student intervention and success is a definately a priority. All staff members are caring and go above and beyond regular duties. Avocado is Awesome and the best school in the area.
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In my opinion, this is the best school in the area. The teachers are very informative on the childs progress. The ESE program is exceptional, Ms. Lima did an outstanding job in how she worked with my child. The progress was outstanding. She is very informative. Due to other issues we've moved away from the school, and now my daughter is not doing as well. I wish I could go back.
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My Daughter is in Mrs. Bowens 1st grade class.She is great and exellent school. Love it.
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My daughter is in Ms. Delancy's 1st grade gifted class. I think it is 'good'. She is a wonderful teacher, yet I don't think that the schools offer enough enrichment programs. There is no Spanish classes until 2nd grade, and no Art class until 2nd grade. No P.E. either, just 'play time'. This may be due to budget cuts, but I do know of other schools that have these classes by 1st grade. Hope this helps!
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my daughter is in kindergarden we love her teacher MS.Hardee excellent school
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Love it. my son's kindergarten teacher was great! As so were her students....
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I like this school a lot. The teachers are great and the security with the kids. I just wished they would of had a graduation for the kindergartners.
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Well I must say I do believe this is the best school in the area , however, I dislike the new principal a lot. He did not list Merry Christmas on the Holiday show, he did away with the Kindergartners awards and shows, He has done away with parties in the classroom. Since he came to Avocado the newsletters don't get sent out on time or not at all. The award ceremonies are all messed up. Including the change to not having 'honor Roll' anymore-which I strongly disagree with. I am not pleased and can not wait until my children are out of this school.
--Submitted by a parent

As compared to other schools in the area, it's the best. It's true the feel of Godliness has gone, but teaching my kids about God is my responsibility, as the Bible says. I do like the fact that Spanish is taught in the early years, giving more time to learn it properly. Not wanting a child to learn a language that is so prevalent in their community is ignorant. Compare the stats to the rest of the state! I did not see the lack of parties in the school. I saw plenty of parents bringing treats for class parties. I guess the ones who missed the last song, We Wish You a Merry Christmas at the Winter Holiday concert, were the same ones who walked out, making the Principal apologize for their behavior. I do have some qualms about public school, but then I m not able to home-school.
--Submitted by a parent

There are several things I dislike about this school. First of all, they start teaching the children Spanish in Kindergarten! To the best of my knowledge, even in South FL, Americans still speak english! They've cut out the adorable Kindergarten school plays and award ceremony which is so important in building self esteem! The 2005 'Winter Holiday' concert program mentioned Kwanzaa and Hanukkah, but not Christmas. We've had problems with several teachers as well as the new principal on varied subjects, and often feel our children are treated unfairly because they are white. All in all, I'll be very relieved when we move so our children can attend a better school!
--Submitted by a parent