City of Pembroke Pines Charter School

Our son attended the PPCES FSU campus from Kindergarten to 5th grade. He was in the ESE program from start to finish and we could not be happier with his progress. The whole school embraced our child and he has made strides beyond our wildest dreams. Mrs. A. Rodriguez is an AMAZING Teacher. We love the staff, the students, the academics....our list goes on and on. Thank you for everything. We are confident that he is now ready for the next chaper in his life, but know that we will miss you more than you know.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has attended Pines charter since kindergarten. I love the family feeling and the professionalism of the staff. He is in the gifted program and has gotten all the support he needs. I recommend Pines charter to any parent who truly cares about their child's education.
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As the grandparent of a highschool student at Pines Charter Highschool, I have to say that the Pines Charter School System has failed my grandchild. After being tested and diagnosed with dyslexia, ADD and learning disabilities, my grandchild has not gotten the help that is legally suppose to be given. We have tried to get the proper help since middle school with no success. If your child has any kind of learning disability, the Pines Charter School is not the place for them.

I appreciate all the hard work from the teachers. They are very focused on grades. I wish they would have more extracurricular activities and foreign language classes for the child. My child attends the west campus...
—Submitted by a parent

Both my kids attended this campus since Kindergarten. One has moved on to 6th grade at the Central campus. It is one exceptional school. The Teachers and Staff are caring and very attentive to each child's individual needs. I had concerns with my special needs son and they were addressed immediately and professional by the Principal and Guidance Counselor. Not to mention they strive to maintain their status as an "A" school. They do believe in the motto "no child left behind" The atmosphere is vast different from that of a public school. No violence. I am very active in my kids education and became very active volunteering at this campus. This school offers a private school experience without the private school tuition.
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My child is just finishing 1st grade at this school, and while this is my first experience with ths school system and I have nothing to compare it to I am nonetheless very satisfiedwith the level of professionalism of the staff. My son has had two good years and is going into the gifted program.
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My child attends Pembroke Pines Charter East and it is a very good school - they have been outstanding in helping the students meet their goals and becoming the best that they can be. I really love the school and the teachers are the best. May god bless them all I know it is not easy.
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this school is the best! very big.
—Submitted by a student

Pembroke Pines Charter East Campus Elementary has the worst administration. The teachers are great, but the principal has very poor communication skills and is very uncaring. He tends to ignore important issues and refuses to deal with key issues even when pressed. I withdrew my daughter and enrolled her in Pasadena Elementary. What a difference. Everyone is positive, happy and my daughter is in a much better place. The Charter Schools are run by the City of Pembroke Pines and when I reached out to the City for assistance, they also ignored the issues. I learned that other parents have done the same and had the same experiences.
—Submitted by a parent

Mrs. Bell is awesome at Pines Charter East Campus. Love that teacher!! The Principal stinks. He caters to certain groups of parents. He doesn't communicate well and doesn't return calls when you need to speak to him! He will make problems for you if you ask to many questions. Not a good Principal. Pines Middle West Campus love it. Great teachers and faculty across the board!! Awesome School!!
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This school provides an excellent education, it's one of the safest schools I've been to. Drama is to a minimal, so your child will be focused. this school is very structured. be sure that your child has their shirt tucked in and their ID on to avoid a 2 hour administrative detention.{this info applies mainly to the west campus middle school}
—Submitted by a student

My son just completed kindergarten at the East Campus Elementary school and I can't say enough great things about the school or, especially, his incredible teacher, Mrs. Bell. I was so excited to enroll him in the school, and I have not been disappointed. The quality of education is far above par and my son has thrived, both academically and emotionally.
—Submitted by a parent

Love the school ! My daughter just graduated 5th grade and since K has been in this school - amazing teachers, amazing curriculum.
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I have 2 kids at PPCS. One from 4th grade and the other started at grade K. Most of the (NOT ALL) teachers are awesome and aids are very caring and professional. The only problem I find is the excessive homework they bring home every week. I do not feel its necessary so much homework for the children. Also the field trips are expensive. I made a good decision, so far.
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I have a child attending PPCSE East Campus and unfortunately I have experienced a very rude principal. I have watched teachers who are not comapssionate to childrens needs. I witnessed a teacher calling a kindergarten student a baby for crying. Do not mislead other parents into thinking this school is great because it's not. The principal is always in a meeting when you want to talk to him. He doesn't want to deal with parents. That is the truth!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is the best, all of my previous teachers taught me many life learning and educational skills. If I was a parent this would my number one choice to send my child here! I hope you do too.
—Submitted by a student

What else can be said about a school that encourages teamwork with parent and the entire staff. The academic standards are top-notch and I am now proud to be a parent of 2 kids attending the PPCES East campus.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has an excellent academic program! The staff is amazing! I love having both my kids there! To be part of this team of champions, makes us so proud!
—Submitted by a parent

I have a daughter in 1st grade and she started at grade K. I'm still learning about the differences between Public, Charter and Private shcool systems. In K grade she had an aswome teacher and aid very caring and professional. Now in 1st garde she also has a great teacher who she loves and has a great relationship with parents. The only problem I find is the excessive homework they bring home every week. I do not think/feel it's necessary so much homework for a 6 yr old child. I'm very happy to ready the positive feedback from other parents which assure me that I made a good decision, so far.
—Submitted by a parent

I have a child in Kinder and I am so very pleased with my daughters progress.
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