Cordova Park Elementary School

I believe that Cordova Park is way over rated and I think there are very few good teachers there that will give a ADHD child any extra help. They are misleading about the intervention programs that are supposed to be offered. the guidance councelor is very misleading concerning Intervention. They do not like questions" about the way they teach or intervention programs. They will not go out of their way to help a child even though the classrooms are small they cannot make the children behave in the classroom or students that are disruptive.
--Submitted by a parent

Not prepared for ADHD students. There is good order at this school. No safety concerns unless we are speaking of the maturity level of the drivers picking up their children from school. Good programs and curriculum for the students. Everything runs very smoothly except for the dialog level between teachers and parents daily. The subject of bullying and awareness of students with disabilities needs work in the tolerance and sensitivity department. If your child moves nervously, talks too much or is anything less than all business minded and focused, be prepared for poor citizenship grades even at K level. They will not hesitate to give an ADHD student with all A's and B's an "F" in citizenship. If you have a normal child that is well behaved with no disabilities, this is a very good school and it would be easy for a motivated child to acheive
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and administration at Cordova Park Elementary are unbelievably good with the children. You can tell that they care, and that the children are their #1 priority. The curriculum is designed to make sure that every student is able to do their best in the best possible environment. The teachers keep in communication with the parents, and are great with the kids. I LOVE this school! I'd recommend Cordova Park to anyone whose child is starting (or changing) school.
--Submitted by a parent

Cordova Park is top notch! The staff and parents work together to make the school's environment a happy and safe place for children and adults. Many people enter the school and within minutes state how lovely the environment is. Children are respectful, hold doors open for others, and are polite. You know it's a happy place when you see a 5th grader skip to the library. Go visit! You'll be impressed!

I have to agree with the parent who complained about the lack of communication. The staff only talk to the parents they want to talk to. I was new to the area and came halfway thru the school year and tried to volunteer but was told each time that the volunteers were already chosen not a very welcoming school. I also turned in one of those confidential school evaluation forms in a sealed envelope and my son watched as the teachers opened and read it after he turned it in. Very unprofessional. My son now attends a Santa Rosa county blue ribbon school and could not be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been at Cordova since K and now going to 4th...he is a honor roll student and the teachers are the best!
--Submitted by a parent

This is an amazing school with an amazing staff. The parents give a lot of time and energy. This is what makes this school an 'A'. By the way, the principal has worked at a failing school (Montclair) and turned it completely around.

I, myself, have recently taken my child out of Cordova Park and could not be happier! The principal has no communication skills whatsoever. I can recall several times she was going 'to look in to it' and call me back. I never received a call. We also had communication issues with the teacher. My child dreaded going to school in the morning and now can't wait to get there. Even during one of the fundraisers, I called and left messages for both parents in charge because I had questions and neither parent ever called back. Not an 'A' in my book at all.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two students at CP. The teachers, Principle, special area teachers, and entire staff, all the way down to the custodians, are top-notch. The PTA has one of the best histories in the entire country. The volunteers are always in abundance. If anyone has a problem with CP they should take a look in the mirror. And yes, I mean you. This a wonderful school and anyone here should feel priveledged to attend. Go Colts !! Rick S.
--Submitted by a parent

I have taken my children out of this school and am so happy I did. The school has major communication problems and a principal who does not go out of her way to meet/greet new parents. Being an 'A' school in this town is more about paperwork and politics than it is about the love of learning for the children who attend. If the principal is so good why don't they put her at a failing school and see what she can do? This school is full of teachers who are stuck up and judge children by their background and district than by treating them all as equal learners. Most teachers do not follow through on decisions made at parent conferences and take the easy road most of the time.
--Submitted by a parent