Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)

Great school amazing teachers... Read previous reviews and disagree parents complain about a change in administration and new rules... All the rules are for the better... We need to teach children take account for their actions and the new policies do that. Having to get off the car to sign a student in because they are tardy happens in every school, and I promise the first time it happened was the last... My son made sure to set his alarm earlier to avoid the embarrassment.. Job well done.. So glad to see positive change
--Submitted by a parent

I am disappointed with this school they changed the administration and not much improvement. I call the school and people never seem to have any information and cant communicate with you in english. They have a lot of ridiculous rules and dont worry about the most important thing which is education. The middle and high schools students dont have motivation. All they do is ask for money for everything. And speaking to an administrator is like asking to speak to the president of the United States. Think twice about removing your student from a public school to this they dont have the Gifted program.This school leaves a lot to be desired. The Elementary is amazing runs smoothly great administrator and amazing teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

The best one at all. We are very happy whith everything in there, high quality teachers, excellent and healthy environment for our kids, REALLY 100% BULLING FREE! Teachers work very hard to help each individual child and I really appreciate it because of my 3 children.
--Submitted by a parent

The school has a new Principal who is totally on a Diva trip! The first 2 or 3 years my kids were in this school were great. They were kind of strict with the uniforms but I didn't really mind that. I don't mind structure. The last 2 years have brought 2 new principals. This year's new principal has changed many things. The thing that has changed the most is the fact that they are no longer sensitive to the parents. It's their school, they rule, we just send our kids there. I have researched and unfortunately, they are one of the best schools in the area. To transfer my kids to a Public school in the are would be crazy. Bottom line, I'm am reluctantly stuck with them. They have become very totalitarian. Do they forget that our kids go to that school and because of that our tax dollars pay their salaries? I am completely dissappointed at how this school is being run. I would actually be willing to try a Public school in the area just to not deal with them. But as opposed to them, my priorities are my children, so I'm stuck. DON'T PUT YOUR KIDS IN THIS SCHOOL! LOOK FOR ANOTHER CHARTER COMPANY, that's what I'm doing.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the 4th year of my daughter in this school. the first two years were great!! Everything started to go down the last two years: crowded classrooms, screaming teachers, of course behavioral problems as a consequence and very poor communication with the teachers. Now this year with the new elementary school building and the EXTREME DISORGANIZATION, especially during drop off, is bordering the absurd. Everyday I have to literally exercise my patience with staff who don't reinforce their own rules, parents who are very rude and at the end I don't know if its even worthy...honestly the school is not such a great school for my daughter or me to bear this stress every morning. The new building has MAJOR parking issues, they don't accommodate the parents and students who are ultimately the reason why the school is functioning. Please, look for a better solution in regards to the above mentioned problem, otherwise you'll see the enrollment numbers dropping dramatically...there are other very good and better planned schools around the area.
--Submitted by a parent

I used to be very satisfied with this school until recently. My son who was recently diagnosed with ADHD has been attending this school for two years. In the last six months he has had numerous incidents and I have asked the school to work with him and I (since they are certified teachers). I have been told to put him on medication, and everything. I was also told by the principal (whom I have NEVER met) that maybe he is having outbursts because I work too much and don't spend enough time with him. I was super ticked off because my husband is disabled and I have to work long hours to support my family. I cannot wait to transfer him to another school because they are a bunch of two faced liars. There is one assistant principal (female) that is amazing....the rest of the staff needs to retrain!!!1
--Submitted by a parent

This school tries hard to work with the children and the parents. They offer a good program and they have an excellent principal and teachers. Its a bit crowded but all the Homestead area charters are crowded and all have long waiting list. This one is so close to the base and lots of military children that get moved around the nation. I think the school get an A in effort.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to say that even though they are over crowded in the classroom, the teachers, staff and Asst. principle Ms. Mongeotti-Greer is the best. They really care about the students. They are finally building the second building and wll be moving K-5 to the new location, which will better furnish the youngsters. I am so happy with the staff and how they care for both my children. I do feel they need to improve on the quality of food and give more variety.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers Strong principal/school leadership Challenging academic programs You name it this school will bend over backwards for it's students. The only complaint is that the lunch could taste better and have more variety
--Submitted by a parent

I think the school is asking for too much money they ask for money almost every day with three kids is imposible,everything for this school is about money.Also they have too many student in the same classrooms they dont have enough classrooms for the amount of sudents.
--Submitted by a parent