Avalon Elementary School

The self contained gifted classes provide such unique opportunities for kids who are gifted (or high achievers). If they were left in the regular classrooms, they might not get the attention they need and might just be bored. I wish other schools will follow Avalon's model.
—Submitted by a parent

Here we go again, all they focused on this whole year is the big Teacher Trip to Peru. Not focused on learning at all, just look at facebook...the proof is there. It is amazing to me the school lobbies for a grant/donation for a teacher trip instead of for the students. What about all the kids who can't afford the "required ipad."
—Submitted by a parent

I like Avalon Elementary School because it's current technology- wise. They have great teachers that have the experience and attitude to have kids happy to learn.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a good school, but used to be better. Teachers are focused on their big group trip to China, not enough on student learning. I'm sure FCAT scores will still be high since the school teaches for the test.
—Submitted by a parent

Overall a great school. PTO is a little lack luster this year.
—Submitted by a parent

Awesome school, great learning enviornment, very supportive!!! Gifted program is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing! Number 1 in the county and 12th in the state...fabulous job Avalon! Keep up the good work. We are so lucky to live in this school's district. Great teachers and staff, involved parents, wonderful PTO. It doesn't get better than this!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

I am extremely picky when it comes to education, and I can't find a bad thing to say! I changed jobs shortly after moving to the area and have chosen an hour commute each way for the past 3 years rather than moving my child. The gifted program is all-day instruction and is the best in the state!! I have peace of mind with her there.
—Submitted by a parent

Avalon is a wonderful school! You can't get better than this.
—Submitted by a parent

I really love this school. I can't imagine sending my children anywhere else. They are not in gifted or in the lower end, but they do get all the attention they deserve!!! I see all children in this school getting equal opportunity. All the teachers my kids have had have been fabulous. Everyone, even the administration is so caring. I think the principal knows every child by name. This school has a very warm and loving environment.
—Submitted by a parent

Avalon is the best school in the land! I cannot imagine sending my child to any other school. The staff and teachers really care about each and every student. I have found this school to be very parent friendly, even to working parents like me. The school really goes out of it's way to make communicate and meetings easy for my schedule. My daughter is needs extra help and gets everything she needs here. Last year she was even offered free tutoring to get her back up to grade level. I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent

Go Mariners! I can't say enough great things about this school, it is the best! My children are getting a fantastic education and are kept safe every day. Even with all the cut backs this year, this school hasn't missed a beat. It seems like even with all the county budget cuts that Avalon didn't feel it very much, or at least they haven't shown it. I think the administration is very creative to keep everything the same for the students.
—Submitted by a parent

Avalon is the best school ever! My children love going to school and always come home excited about the happenings in their classroom. My older child is excited for Kidstown to begin and is already planning his 'business' to run. I've had four kids go throught this school and we have never experienced any problems with bullying like in other schools. There are so many opportunities for parents to be involved, it is a wonderful school. The office staff is friendly and very helpful.
—Submitted by a parent

Avalon Elementary has been such a disappointment. There are a lot of bullies and the administration does nothing about it. Avalon seems to be a very transient environment. We are going to move back to the Stone Lakes District. Much higher quality school! As a former school teacher, I can tell you my child did not flourish at Avalon.
—Submitted by a parent

I really don't know if I'm the only unlucky one but my two kids teachers in the last two years (this is my third) have been marginal, the staff is ok, the PTO parents are too controlling. The principal is very good but needs to keep some control and not believe that everything is so great as it seems.
—Submitted by a parent

My kids absolutely love their school! Their teachers have been dedicated, creative and effective, and the staff are excellent at every level.
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This is an amazing school, My family has moved around quiet a bit due to changing circumstances and My son who is now in 5th grade has been to 5 different elementary schools. It is his second year at Avalon elementary and we will not be leaving..it has been the best experience both academically and socially, the teachers and staff are wonderful as well as the students that attend. It has exceeded all expectations I have come to have for schools..I feel I am sort of an expert having been to so many .Avalon Park is by far the best school my son has attended
—Submitted by a parent

My son has been a student here for the past 3 years and he loves it. He has not miss one day of school since, and he has exceeded academically by being in a gifted class for the past 2 years. We have one more year to go and he'll be sad when it's time to leave this school. Staff is very friendly, they know all children by name and teachers and principals are the best!
—Submitted by Tina Ruso, a parent

Avalon elementary is by far the best school in orlando! The principal is the key- the teachers love their job and it shows! My child has had a superior education there, and has been encouraged to learn- in a positive- esteem building manor, that will forever help develop his achedemic/ career path in life. Avalon's 'yes I can' motto, and the wonderful communication between parent/ teacher and principal is outstanding. My childs needs (and mine) have been met each step of the way, and as a volunteer I see each and every child getting the same time and attention. It is a wonderful school for 'gifted' children, the only problem is it will raise your expectations for other schools to come. Other neighboring schools, have not had as favorable comments from parents. With out a doubt I would recommend avalon elementary to everyone!
—Submitted by a parent

At first, the I felt that the administration was too strict. But then you see that it is just a safe secure place for kids too learn.
—Submitted by a parent