Dommerich Elementary School

I have to laugh about the parent that blasted Dommerich Elementary, And 2 days before school was out. They do not bus children in from other areas. The children that attend Dommerich actually live in Maitland and the zoned area which is around Dommerich. So I question the review left here blasting Dommerich. They failed to mention the many extra cirricular activities such as golf lessons and a strings music section available 4 & 5th graders. That poster must be confusing this school with Lake Sybelia Elelmentary. They bus in children from other areas, and have an awful reputation.
--Submitted by a parent

If this school is a 9, I would hate to see what anything lower is like. Orange County district is rated one of the lowest in Florida. New building, new administraton, more kids being bussed in from other areas. Do yourself a favor and spend the money now for private school and maybe you won't have to pay for Community college.
--Submitted by a parent

Dommerich continues to challenge my kids to use higher level thinking skills and not just rote facts. The teachers are among the finest in the county, if not the state, and are allowed to do their job with the tremendous support of parents. My kids love this school and the tight-knit, caring community.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is one of the best schools in the county. I was honored to do my senior internship here. The staff is amazing, caring, and positive. You could not find a better atmosphere for a child to grow and learn in. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for best education!!

My daughter has gone to Dommerich for two years. The teachers are dedicated and caring teachers who continue to find innovative ways to teach. The principal is very involved and is a great example of a leader. SAC is well attended and sets high goals for the school. There is a running club in the morning three days a week, and after school golf lessons twice a week. Strings is offered for 4th and 5th graders. The music teacher is wonderful and puts on several shows a year. The Library is well stocked and the media specialist runs a clever news program each morning. Parents are encouraged to help in every area and it shows! The parent involvement is phenomenal and so is the PTA. The physical building is old, but is scheduled to be rebuilt in the next two years. Safety and discipline are stressed! Great School!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with tons of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

A lackluster school with terrible physical facilities. Poor leadership from the top down. Our neighborhood has several kids that transferred to Catholic and other private schools who seem to be much more progressed in areas of math, science and reading.
--Submitted by a parent

One of the reasons why this school is always an A school is the parent involvement that is evident in the classroom and through the schools PTA. The teachers really care about their students and the parents hold the teachers responsible and accountable for upholding a strong learning environment. We have been truly blessed to be part of this school environment.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm disappointed in the email response time of many teachers, however I believe overall it is a good school. I also think the strings program is a great opportunity for the students and am impressed with the level of parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent teachers, poor administrators. My children enjoyed the strings program offered for 4th and 5th grade. High parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent