Symmes Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 599 students |  

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6280 Watson Rd

Riverview, FL 33578

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Riverview's Symmes Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. It is among the few public schools in Florida to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 24 school community members.

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Posted on Apr 18, 2012
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I would never have my kid attend this school. While there might be some good teachers, they dont really care about the kids. In the cafeteria the children keep finding hair in there food and nothing is being done about it. The custodians yell at the kids. Dont send your kid to this school.

Posted on Feb 17, 2012
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This school has some terrific teachers and the new Principal is making some positive changes. There are 2 things that bother me at this school. First is the front office. I have been in there numerous times and have been completely ignored while they huddle together loudly gossiping about others. Very unprofessional in my opinion and since they are the first people you encounter it really does not reflect well on the school. Second would be the attire of SOME of the teachers. I feel that dressing professional should be required. Capri pants, t shirts and flip flops do not send the right message that you are an authority figure to the kids. Casual Fridays, okay but not every day.
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012
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My daughter went to Kindergarten through 2nd grade at this school. For 8 of 10, they must be paying someone off. They only teach for the FCAT in this school. Most of the teachers in this school are glorified babysitters and do not go outside the box to teach the children anything extra. I am sorely disappointed and as my fist experience with Florida schools was very displeased. My daughter is in a much better school now and it has improved my outlook on FL schools. The staff here is also very snooty and tends to look down upon the parents as if we were insignificant and unimportant. The only thing they do is try and involve the parents in the PTA - probably just for the money. If your kid goes here, I would suggest taking time out of your day to teach them all the things that this school doesn't, which is everything NOT on the FCAT.
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Posted on Sep 23, 2011
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I have a 4th and 5th grader attending this school. Throughout their years of attendance, my children had their struggles, but have eventually overcame them. A new charter school opened nearby. I am contemplating enlisting them there, not because of any negativity with Symmes, but to challenge them more. I am however rethinking this move, because my 5th grader came to me and said that her teacher, Dr. Suma, makes it easy for her to understand complex problems that she have struggled with in her past grades. To find a teacher like this is very rear. It reminds me of my 5th grade teacher. Mmmm...what to do, what to do?
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Posted on Mar 15, 2011
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I am seek of this school my son is in 3 grade have every day a test I am working with him every day but the teacher is seems like she dose not explain I am very worry about my son I push him very hard but is seems like he dose not make any progress ....
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Posted on Nov 12, 2010
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Symmes is a great school,My son is in 4th grade & very well motivated this year,thanks to Mrs. Richie & Mrs. Scoggins for giving my son a lot of encouragement & support.I just wish the school will have a dress code just like before.
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Posted on May 13, 2010
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This school is great with my daughter--pushes her to excell. she enjoys going there, and i am happy with her progress and all testing scores. Mrs. Brown of second grade is an awesome teacher.
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Posted on Nov 11, 2009
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I am very pleased with this school. This is the fourth year our family has been at this school. Teachers are excellent and the principal puts her school's safety first and pushes the teachers to go above and beyond. I back the dress code 100%. There are numerous ways to get involved, volunteer, etc. (during and after school hours) and as a parent feel that is the only way to stay connected and help your child succeed.
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Posted on Oct 30, 2006
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Great academic focus, this year is first year in 3rd grade and already working on a 3 month project for the Science Fair! Great Music and art instructor's very creative. Focus on yearly themes, this year it is 'Western'. Parents are welcome to volunteer, Tutor, and even welcomes to join the PTA. Fantastic School, Great Principle, and staff. From personal expierence I rate this school and A/
--Submitted by Ann, a parent

Posted on Jun 20, 2006
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Only attending for one year of Kindergarten, however the teachers and administrators were top notch. A great school.
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