Camelot Elementary School

The VPK program in this school is not only a joke but a house of horror, where the so called disciplinary tactics used could psychologically scare a child for life; the teachers of this program are nothing but glorified baby sitters, with unethical and unprofessional approach to learning. They make no attempts to conceal their favoritism towards certain parents and students. The classroom is so much better when substitute teachers take over. The principal of this school is just a principal by title, she does not have the set skills to manage an institution of learning of this magnitude, parents complaints and concerns are not taken or looked into seriously but instead she is an enabler and always ready to side with her incompetent teachers. As a parent I could not put up with this anymore I had to withdraw my child from the horror in this school, no regrets at all because he is in a better school where the teachers and principal know what it is to teach and educate future leaders.
--Submitted by a parent

i am not going to rate a school, i am going to rate the system. Why are there SO many "holidays" off . 2-days off during one week??? 1/16/12 then 1/20/12. the teachers and students get more days off then anyone i know. Why are they out @ 2:45 every day, and on wednesday they get out at 1:45???? WHY There is way too much buracratic stuff in the system and not enough foucus on the children. If you listen to Steve Jobs, the children should be in school till 6pm. LEARNING i agree with that !!!! how much money gets thrown at the public schools and America is not even in 1st, 2nd or 3rd, we are way at the bottom. When are we going to wake up and start changing these "relaxed" standards.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attends this school for VPK. This school has been one disappointment after another. The registrar was very rude and unconcerned. Simple tasks became very difficult. The Pre-K teachers are very unprofessional. They make no attempts to conceal their favoritism towards certain parents and students. The best day this year was when both teachers were out and there were two substitutes. They are always late in the mornings, which makes it very difficult to drop your child off in a timely manner. I have been late to appointments many times. The children are assigned homework involving concepts the teachers have not taught yet, so these four-year-old children become very frustrated while struggling through their homework. My husband and I taught our child much of the curriculum at home to make up for the lack of instruction at school. The children are given cupcakes, candy, and other foods filled with sugar almost everyday. Our child comes home full of energy and with a stomach-ache. We regret choosing this school for VPK. We wanted to put our child in a public school rather than a daycare that offered VPK, but we are now switching her to a daycare and are so much happier.
--Submitted by a parent

First contact with a school as Pre-K, it was a horror. Thanks God I found a better place for my child where she is learning and happy as a student.
--Submitted by a parent

Although Camelot lacks a big playground or inside gym (as is common with the newer schools in FL), the teachers are exceptionally talented. I have 2 sons who attended from K-3rd Grade (until we moved), and they both learned to read like champs. The lunches were healthy and the principal is very hands-on & accessible. My only complaint is that one of my sons had to deal with a semi-bully during 1st Grade, and I wish the school practiced its "zero tolerance" policy. Otherwise, my boys learned a lot and especially liked their science teacher (who won a national award) and their art teacher. Due to statewide cuts, the music & bilingual programs were cut, but that was not Camelot's fault. All in all, I would recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my son's first year at Camelot and i am very happy with his teacher's attention. She always returns the e-mails I send and we have the school agenda which is another way of communication.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two boys at Camelot. We love this school. The teachers, administrative staff, and parents are wonderful. This school had to overcome a lot from overcrowding. Now it is just right. Way to go to the Principal and Asst. Principal for getting this school to where it is today!
--Submitted by a parent

My 2 sons started this year at Camelot. I have seen my second grade learn so fast the English language it has turned from a challange to a enjoyable challange. He loves everything about Camelot, specially his teacher. My younger one is in Pre-K and again he just loves going to school every day, and that makes me happy. I appreciate the help of the staff.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has just completed Kindergarten and she loved every minute of the learning environment. The teachers and support staff are very helpful and easy to reach. I feel my daughter received a very high level of learning and was very pleased to learn she was excelling in reading. I give this school an A+ and look forward to her 1st grade year. I feel the school offers a variety of after school programs to keep children focused on learning and being involved in their community. The science class and tech class are my daughters favorites and of course she loves PE. I do wish that more parents would get involved and help make Camelot become a school the community is especially proud of.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school- teachers are very helpful and are on top of their game. The kids do go outside and do different activities but what happens on those rainy days and in Florida there are a lot of rainy days. Teachers have been great so far and have keep me updated on every and any matter.
--Submitted by a parent