Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering

I hate this school cant wait for the end of the year, what a terrible teachers and the principal has no manners, no people skills. they discriminate people based on their race. shame on you ! chestnut
—Submitted by a parent

Another great year for my daughter at Chestnut! I couldn't be more pleased. It takes a great leader to lead his people to success and it also takes the willingness of the people to be successful. Great teamwork-Chestnut teachers, Mr Shuttera & the parents who really care about their child's education!
—Submitted by a parent

Congratulation's you are an 'A' school. Teachers and administration works very hard everyday providing extra curricular help and remediation to help the children. My son improve tremendously this year. Thanks to all of you!
—Submitted by a parent

This school has the 'BEST' Principal of the whole school distric,he has special ways to challenge all the students to reach their goals. He knows not only how to motivate students but also all the school staff. You want the greates customer service at the front office,come to Chestnut Elementary. My daugther took all the challenges from the principal and her teacher Miss Martin,she got level in FCAT scores, Thanks for all the Motivation and challenges from all school staff,this school is an 'A' school.
—Submitted by a parent

Im very pleased with the school my daughter is 7 and she is reading 3 grade level i love all the staff they are nice and very sincere i had no problems and Im very pleased with the school
—Submitted by a parent

I agree with the previous poster. The administration and faculty bend over backwards to provide remediation, literacy nights, AR nights as well as get parents involved in school activities. There are after school activities in which the faculty and staff who run them are not paid for- they do it out of love for the kids and wanting to go that extra mile. Unfortunately, the loudest critics of any school are often the ones who involve themselves the least. The staff and administration of this school have a deep passion for getting kids to do their best. This is my children's first year here- and I was very worried about the quality of their education- I have been very impressed, given the amount of kids who attend here and the struggles the community as a whole has.
—Submitted by a parent

It is always amazing to me when parents comment about our school. Chestnut Elementary is a good school with administrators, teachers and support staff that care about the children and take pride in their school. Chestnut has many after school activities and tries to involve parents as much as possible. When there are PTO meetings or FCAT nighs, for example, it is amazing that we get very few parents that attend but yet, these same parents seem to be very vocal about what our school is lacking. Unfortunately, if a parent doesn't get what they want, they immediately say our school is not good. I am very proud to be associated with Chestnut Elementary and I know there are many others that feel the same way. A low FCAT score does not portray what a school is all about either.

I am absolutely disappointed by this school. My first impressions were not so bad despite the low school grade. However, after numerous disputes and constant miscommunication between my family and several of the faculty members my son was extracted from this school.
—Submitted by a parent

excellent administration, exceptional teachers, great overall morale between students and faculty.
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PE is held only every other week, class size is high, discipline/student safety does not seem to be a priority
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This school doesn't have any parents involvement at all. Parents are not allowed to field day, end of school activities, class room events, etc. I requested out of zone to have my kids in this school thinking it was better for their educations, but I was totally disappointed on the overall experience on this school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughters were in the A Honor Roll and they have learned alot with the great teachers. The teachers are very focused with making sure the students understand Math and Reading very well so they can master the FCAT. This school has very good programs that the students enjoy. Chestnut has very good communication with parents. Many parents are involved in their childrens education. The teachers are always there when I need to speak to them. Mr. White school principal has his doors open wherever. I like that I can volunteer at anytime. Chestnut Elementary has only been open since January 2006 and it is a great pleasure to say that I will not transfer my daughters to another school for no reason. Chestnut teachers and staff continue the good and responsible work you have given to our children. Thank you.
—Submitted by a parent

My child's reading improved dramatically during his 5th grade at this school. The teachers are caring and focus on the basics, 'reading'. I couldn't believe the level of reading awareness in the first and second grade students. They actually enjoy the subject. Again, the teachers are qualified caring individuals.
—Submitted by a parent