Cranberry Elementary School

I love cranberry school. I have seen a couple of comments about the Ass. Principal not saying things to parents. There are a lot of kids that go to that school, and he shows that he knows the kids by name, which means he has taken the time to get to know them. This is about your child, be thankful there is someone there that takes that kind of time with your children. All the staff at that school., shows how much they care. Some people have also written about to much stress on testing. Be thankful there is staff that takes pride in teaching your child, and they take it personally when they want your child to succeed. They also receive a lot of rewards for succeeding. I know some schools do not even acknowledge the effort children put into school.
--Submitted by a parent

My son started Cranberry last year in the Pre-K program. I have to say they were wonderful with him. He LOVES going to school and just adores his teacher. For a child who NEVER interacted with children and was around adults the first 3 years of his life he adjusted wonderfully. Now as a mother of 2 I'm looking forward to the coming years with Cranberry. Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent

Both principals are wonderful and teacher are to great school to attend in north port
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The teachers/staff make sure each child feels special by knowing names, asking questions,expecting respect,readiness. It is an'A' school. My child looks forward to going daily.
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My son has attended Cranberry for 2yrs. now. I have been very happy with the way Mrs.Daniels runs her school. Being a block mom I can tell you the children love Mr.Carey. I think the uniforms are great because it teaches our children respect for the way they look, even if it's not what they wear normally. I think that with more parent involvement the school would be if not close to the top in the state. If I had a complaint it would be over lack of parental support aswell as showing respect to the rules and dropping their children off and picking them up properly. What is that teaching our children? As for the teachers,there will always be a bad apple in a bunch but we have been lucky to have had the best.
--Submitted by a parent

Cranberry is one of the best schools I have ever seen. I am very surprised by some negative comments about extra curricular activities and being invited to school. This school goes above and beyond in communication. We get phone calls, newsletters, and invitaions all the time in our child's agenda. The teachers are top notch. Almost all of them have at least a master's degree with many more having higher degrees. There are many who are Nationally certified as well. Yes, there is a focus on FCAT, but it's not crammed down their throat. The administration is the best. I like the high expectations, especially in fourth grade. My children have not only learned many academic things, but problem solving and social issues as well. My kids are better people because of this school. Sometimes it's hard to hear the truth about your child, but these teachers are here to help.
--Submitted by a parent

ok.....we just moved here from Ma and I have to say I am extremely happy with Cranberry so far. Parent involvement? Let me tell you something, I was never invited to have lunch with my child or invited to the book fair in Ma. My daughter who entered first grade 3/4 of the way through is excelling and comes home happy every day. In Ma she was miserable and her teachers were always complaining about her. Here she has been touted for being so polite and well behaved. Her reading has already improved by at least 20%. I have no problems with the uniform as she never has to worry about looking like she is 'poorer' then the other children when she's not wearing $100 pants.
--Submitted by a parent

I like Cranberry school and I don't think these comments are negative. They are just how some parents feel about certain issues. I do agree somewhat about Mr. Carey in that he speaks when he feels like it and will pass right by a parent and not speak, or say good morning to a student and not the parent. I am pretty much satisfied with everything else about the school.
--Submitted by a parent

Cranberry is so focused on the FCAT. My third grader was scared to death he wasn't going to pass the FCAT. The PTO is nothing but a popularity contest, like I'm back in school. They make these little kids wear uniforms, but the middle and high school get to wear all the clothes they want, doesn't make since. These kids are not enjoying elementary like I did. Just because a class is 'State of the art', doesn't mean it's a great. I don't remember being scared to death about passing a test or being in uniform in third grade. Staff is OK nothing fabulous.
--Submitted by a parent

i like this school but I do not like the asssistant principal. He has no manners towards some of the parents and seem not to like outspoken parents. i though most schools like parent involvement but he seem to think that parents should not come to him with issues about kids having problem with other kids... i say too bad.
--Submitted by a parent