Miami Springs Elementary School

In the first grading period my child has had 3 different teachers, the principal says it's because class size, well class size has been around now for about 5 years. I was told by Ms. Hutching that maybe I as parent should call the governor and him to repel class size. Also, the homework policy is a joke many teachers DO NOT follow district rules, on many day my child spends up to 3.5 hours doing homework and to top it off sometimes it not even checked, but if a child missed 3 homework they are fast to give a Detention - how about when the teacher does not check 3 homework does she a get a Detention? "No" Take a look at the school rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.23 and you will be surprised what the school board rule is about homework. Get ready for the overload of homework from this school and no one at this school is on the side page from what I have been able to see. Specially the admin with teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

Special Kids need to have more outside and indoor school involvement and participation. It will help them develop behavior and communation skills with others. This school is lacking spirit and motivation activities.
--Submitted by a parent

Love this school! The staff is amazing and always willing to help. Everyone involved is very well rounded. I must disagree with the negative comments left by others.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended this school since kindergarten. I find the school to be a great school. The administration has always been helpful and quick to respond to my questions. The teachers are excellent and could not ask for better teachers for my children. There is a sense of community in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall the school is okay. I am tired of asking a simple question and being shuffled around and finally being told by everyone to contact Miami-Dade Public School Administration. From the principal, vice-principal, etc., no one has a straight answer for you. Properly train your staff to answer questions. I called to find out why the time change was occurring in the school and was told to contact the Super-Intendant and ask him. This school lacks appropriate staff professionalism.
--Submitted by a parent

One Star.Overcrowded and a very bad learning experience.
--Submitted by a parent

Definite improvement has begun at the school but still a looong way to go in regaining control of a handful of teachers who have had their misguided way in the past with our previous principals lack of control and leadership! The aftercare program really needs a lot of work too. Looking forward to more improvements! The
--Submitted by a teacher

There has been such a breath of fresh air since the past administrator left. With the exception of a few the staff appears to be in a more comfortable place. The music department is doing wonder things and once again is flurishing after the lack of attention with the previous administration. The PTA is still stong and will continue to do all they can and what is in the best interest of the students and the school. My hat off to the PTA volunteers, no one appreciates the time and effort that is put in freely.
--Submitted by a parent

The last two years were horrible. But we are here to see brighter days. We have a new wonderful Principal, Ms. Hutchings! She knows what she is doing, is open for new suggestions, likes parent imput, stands by her staff and has a complete open door policy. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is happy. As far as the furniture and boxes, this is the mess left by the last Principal. The custodial staff has been working day and night and has found new homes for these boxes and what-nots. The school is much better today and will only get better under the Principal, Ms. Hutchings and our equally as great Assistant Principal, Ms. Simon.
--Submitted by a parent

During the past two years, I may not have agreed with everything the principal, Ms. Fernandez was implementing. Apparently, she knew what she was doing and I regret that she is not here to continue. I am not sure if this move was in the best interest of the whole school, time will tell. One thing I can say is that the school never opened in such disarray. I was appalled to see the school in such deplorable conditions on the first day of school when I took my children. Furniture in the hallways and stacked in the after-care office area. It was not out of sight for those of us who have our school in after care. The verdict is still out on this new principal, so far, it does not look promising. The teachers aren't so sure themselves.
--Submitted by a parent