H. L. Johnson Elementary School

i love the school. everyone is so nice. They help the kids, and i always can reach my sons teacher for any questions concerns etc
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We are new to H.L.Johnson, but, all comments about this school are the best. so i'm so happy with my son here.
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We are new to HL Johnson. I must say after Visiting several Public schools in our area, I had just about decided to go Private. I saw lots of negative. Lots of teachers with a less than child friendly attitude, and one princapal who was entirely off mark when she made a very unprofessional remark to me about how they deal with children, and what they do and don't have time for.... I met a Quality person at that same school "Marianne Marooney". She was very happy to talk with us, very patient, spent some time understanding what our needs were, and was in NO HURRY to get rid of us. After meeting with us she recommended we Visit H.L Johnson. I frist emailed the school to get information. I am pleased to say that I recieved a phone call the next day from the Principal "Mrs Hench". Not only did she call me, but called me on her day off. She took my sons files, read them, got to know us and what his needs where and had him enrolled in 24 hours. She has a warm and carring personailty which is exactly what I look for in anyone dealing with my son. I would recomend this school and Mrs. Hench to anyone.
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We were concerned when we switched our student from a small private school to the gifted program at HLJ but our concerns quickly vanished. The teachers in the program are top notch and pay attention to the students not only academically but socially as well and intervene right away when they need to. If the need for special accommodations for injuries arise, they are quick to act and assign someone to help the student move throughout the school while recovering. This is a large school with high parent involvement and an excellent staff. This is our second year at HLJ.
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I was very impressed when I read thru all of the parent ratings for this school that we decided to put our child in this school. Unfortunately experience has not been what we expected. When our child started school this year we were told he was below his grade level. What happened the year before? Did the teachers just ignore this or does each teacher have a different opinion. This year our teacher is also very difficult to get thru. She does though communicate very well if she has something negative to say about our child. I am very dissapointed with this school.
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Gifted program is superior and my son has advanced so much in the few years that he's been there. Parent participation is high and the teachers are informative and communicative.
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how can you rete a school when your kid(s) have not go through every teacher, all schools have their differences in teachers and learning styles etc..., what can one say about the parents with bad experiences? my child just started his first year at HL J. which every morning he want to go to school but wants to change class already. what would you say to a 5 year old that tells you " do you think my teacher like me?"
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They keep children interested in learning with creative modalities. If we inspire to learn now they will continue to be inspired.
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We have had a great experience with this school, the teachers are very helpfull. They really encouraged and push my son to reach his full potencial, especially in reading, in wich the teacher set monthly goals for them to reach and he had received encouragment and awards for good results.
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It is a wonderful neighborhood school. My granddaughter goes there and does exceedingly well - she is an A student. She likes her school and her teachers.

Not good with watching the children very well.
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We are going into our last year at HLJ in the fall and could not have asked for a better school! Keep up the great work!
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My daughter attends here and she says she loves her teacher(Ms. Foster). No complaints
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Both my son and daughter attended HLJ in the gifted program from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The teachers were very dedicated, enthusiastic, experienced, and highly qualified. Mrs Hench, the principal is excellent.
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Mrs Hench has a problem with accepting responsibility for her teachers. We informed the teacher at the beginning of the school year that our child was having difficulty w/ reading, and that we were ready to assist in any way she thought helpful. We regularly requested meetings and communication to discuss our childs progress only to be told everytime that everything was fine and there was progress. Then suddenly mid February we are told 'that progressing to the next grade would not be possible'. We since have been using a tutor at great expense in the hope of salvaging the year knowing that if the teacher would have spoken with us as we had requested we could have been providing extra help for our child since the start of the year and clearly progressing with the other class mates. Now our child will pay for that lack of communication.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of 4 children who have and are attending hlj. Sharonhench is a caring devoted sincere, honest and a very dedicated principal and mentor to all kids. Donna eldrige has a big heart , shes all the above and a wonderful asst pricipal.The school is a great school with great teachers and a great staff. The school is serious about academics and making the children feel good about coming every day to learn and share. We have been to another school in palm beach county many yrs ag and its was unruly, not safe. And a terrible learning experience for my older 2. Hlj is an a school with a plus plus plus faculty, we love the school
—Submitted by robin benjamin, a parent

Absolute awesome staff whose goal of producing well-rounded students shine through and through. I am very honored and blessed to have my son attend.
—Submitted by a parent

This school with its staff go above and beyond in all areas. Awesome gifted program is a gift to the students and parents.
—Submitted by a parent

Wonderful supportive teachers. Great administration. Positive learning experience for the children.
—Submitted by a parent

The staff at H.L. Johnson are truly commited to the education of our children. They seem to go above and beyond to ensure their well being as well as to meet their individual needs. The children truly enjoy school as the staff works to create thoughtful and meaningful lessons that will engage their minds. I feel blessed to be able to send my children to this school.
—Submitted by a parent