Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International Studies

it is the best school ever with hardworking students and faculty!!
--Submitted by a parent

Students are given a well rounded education through academic programs. There are many opportunities for music, art, and other extracurricular activities. Parent involvement could be improved. Many parents do not come for parent conferences even when asked to do so by the teacher. It only hurts the child.
--Submitted by a teacher

My daughters attended Thacker & it's been a great school for them to grow in. The staff is supportive & willing to work with parents to find the best path to get the most out of their child's public education. My eldest daughter was somewhat advanced when she entered 5th grade, so she was offered the option to move into a more advance classroom. The class was more challenging than the regular classes which helped her to score high on the FCAT tests. She's now in middle school, but still misses her teachers from Thacker. My youngest daughter was more of a challenge for the school. She's Dyslexic, ADHD, CD & ODD. The staff and teachers have been great since my daughter was evaluated and placed in the ESE Program. She was unable to read or write 2yrs ago, but has made major advances and actually passed the 3rd Grade FCAT tests!
--Submitted by Rhonda, a parent

Dual language program which is optional, is awesome, teaches the kids to read, write, & speak both Spanish & English. Extracurricular activities are great, they include; Law, hands on Science lab, Music, P.E.,and Art. Parental involvement isn't so great, but only the parents can change that! Staff & principal are awesome, couldn't ask for better. Safety is top notch with a police officer on duty. Overall this is a great school, We wouldn't put our children anywhere else.
--Submitted by Shannon Sheets, a parent