Scenic Heights Elementary School

I have a child who currently attends this is school and as stated previously, the quality of education depends on the teacher. My child's teacher seems to be careless at times and there has been more than a few occasions where I had to correct or bring light to her mistakes in a kind and gently manner. Compared to other public schools in the Pensacola area, I guess Scenic is okay, but far from the excellent education some students are receiving in surrounding counties or even the county where I once live. Also, their procedures for car riders in the evening is horrendous and should be restructured. They begin to dismiss students at 1:50pm, but if you're not in line by 1:15pm, you'll be waiting for your child for atleast 30 minutes. It's very unconvenient and as I stated before, should be restructured.
--Submitted by a parent

Scenic Heights Elementary School is a great place for children to learn, the administration, teachers, staff and PTA work together to make it a pleasant environment.
--Submitted by a parent

The three star rating is a generous rating. Overall, the educational experience is average but it truly depends on the teacher. My kids have had experienced caring teachers until this year. There are many passionate teachers at the school but there are a few who do not want to teach but babysit. This has been my worse nightmare coming true. The administration takes the word of the teacher over the students and is happy with the status quo. The administration is unapproachable and unhelpful. A parent with concerns about their child's well being is on their own. I would definitely trust the low rating reviews for this school. I would not recommend this school unless parents had the choice of picking out a teacher for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids love it here and the staff and after school activities are great
--Submitted by a parent

I love scenic heights. It is a great school for under and over achivers. Everyone is treated farley and everyone gets along. Students can get involed in extra activites and the special area teachers are wonderful!
--Submitted by a student

Scenic Heights is an outstanding school. As a parent children attending Scenic Heights, I see the teachers, administration and parents care deeply for the children and a quality education. Parents and teachers are working together to give our children a great learning experience that will take them through many years. There are many extracurricular learning activities made available in the school with symphonic band, choral concerts, special theatrical presentations, grade level parent participation activities, violin lessons for 5th graders, speed stacking and fitness clubs. There are also many opportunities for parents to be involved with their children(s) education. Teachers and staff support parent involvement in programs such as math superstars, reading, spanish enrichment, home room activities, etc... Technology at Scenic Heights has increased by the addition of over 60 new computers. Accelerated Reader programs are available in every classroom. Our children are stepping up to the testing challenge.
--Submitted by a parent

We've sent three through this school, and I was a member of the PTA eight years. By the time our last child left, the school was a shadow of it's former self. The principal is cold and ill-matched to kids at the elementary level, parents have been shut-out of the school, teachers' days are filled with test-prep which, in turn, provides mounds of homework for students. Where there used to be field trips and parent volunteers and the principal hugged kids, now there are gates, locked doors, and few fun activities.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in kindergarten and has had a wonderful experience at Scenic Heights. His teacher is highly motivated and creative. Her classroom is highly conducive to learning. I was very nervous about my son going to such a big school, but have been pleasantly surprised how well everyone knows him. I love this school!
--Submitted by a parent

The academic programs at Scenic Heights seem average in comparison to other elementary schools in the area. You really have to be your child's advocate here...if they have special needs you must push and invest time to make administrators recognize this. Extracurricular activities are standard, nothing to rave about. Parent involvement doesn't seem discouraged or overly encouraged.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an outstanding school. There isn't much in the way of field trips or extracurricular activities that I have seen, but the leadership is wonderful. The teachers for the most part are good with the exception of a few teachers. My son had a teacher that didn't seem to have a clue all year long despite several conferences with her concerning his progress. Overall, I give this school a big thumbs up!
--Submitted by a parent