Suncoast School for Innovative Studies

I am a big fan of both the elementary and middle school, since both of my kids have enjoyed much success. My daughter, who has now graduated, scored very highly on a national placement exam and is now getting straight A's in an honors program in high school. Several of her former elementary school teachers and her middle school teachers are still at Suncoast. My son, who is also doing very well academically, has been able to participate in the scuba club. They have never had a significant problem with bullying. If you want all the bells and whistles, you can look elsewhere. If you want a school that offers a strong education and where the teachers care about your child as an individual, then this is the place. I was just speaking to a new parent yesterday who transferred his child from a local large middle school. He said that the transformation in his son has been nothing short of 'miraculous'.
--Submitted by a parent

Honestly, this school doesnt offer as much as other school's. The middle school is much better than the elementary in teaching terms. Short and sweet if you want a better school pick something else.
--Submitted by a teacher

Actions speak louder than words. Unfortunately, the "zero-tolerance for bullying" policy at SSIS is just words.
--Submitted by a parent

I have kids in both elementary and middle school here and we love it. The middle school survey results are much more indicative of the school as a whole in my opinion. My daughter is extremely shy and a middle schooler, but she feels very supported by her teachers, the principal and her peers. I have spent numerous hours volunteering and see very little in the way of cliques or snobbery. Yes, there are groups of friends but they are pretty fluid and open.
--Submitted by a parent

this school has alot of cliques,fights,and is a bit snobby read the surveys it will tell you all.
--Submitted by a parent

Ssis is a great school with caring staff. Things are only getting better.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent School, I have had two boys graduate from SSIS. They have excellent teachers and a lot of technology. I highly recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school provides a nurturing and safe environment for learning. The staff goes out of its way to know each child and family. Parental involvement is expected and valued. The new principal (who is Not the interim principle in place when the November review was written) is doing a great job so far.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has gone downhill since the latest principle has taken over. There is no longer a family feel at the school. The kids always seem to be in trouble with the new teachers. My children have gone to SSIS for the last 4 years and LOVED the school until this year. I have to say the 'PLAN' the school has seems to have jumped the track this year and not in a positive way for the children, teachers, or the families.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has started his 3rd year at SSIS and he loves it! Although the school has gone through some changes,the staff has maintained their same believes- they are there for the kids! The more parent involvement there is the better! All kids in this day and age need as much parental time as ever! What a great way to show your kids you care by volunteering at their school? Take time to get into the school and help out! This staff loves these kids and they are very decicated towards offering them more music, art and science as funds and volunteers become available!
--Submitted by a parent