Colson Elementary School

colson elementary is a bad school and i do NOT recommend any students to go here. the staff is very mean and rude (also on occasion they have cursed at my daughter) and should not be let to teach the school. i do not like the way they treat my daughter and how they show favoritism. my daughter has insomnia and emotion episodes because of the way that the teachers treat her. one specific teacher called her a "smart allac" in front of the whole class and has caused her to lose many friends. i hope they can try to get better, because so far, they have been getting worse. there is also bullying, and the bullies in particular, one kid. she has been very rude and has now been made a "bus patrol 'helper'" i do not appreciete how that child can yell and tell other kids to "shut up and be quite" also to curse on the bus and be the loudest child on the bus but not get in the slightest trouble. and dont even get me started on the bus drivers! on MULTIPLE occasions my child was waiting for the bus and the bus never even stopped for her! but when i finally caught up to the bus she gave ME an attitude! and she told me "I have alot more attitude then you!!!" not suitable at all for my children.
--Submitted by a parent

My children started Colson this year and it will be the only year they endure it. I was told at a parent teacher conference that since the guidance counselor has two schools to maintain, my daughter should get as much outside help as possible. She said my daughter was very sweet and quiet and would fall through the cracks. My son's teacher was better but he has an easier time learning than my daughter. My daughter needs extra help in reading so they started giving her extra help but the only problem was they were doing it during math so she was getting behind in that. Then we recieve a letter saying the school had failed the FLorida reading assessment and if we chose, they could attend another school. The year was half way over! Her teachers were nice but uninvolved. Therefore they will be attending another school next year.
--Submitted by a parent

first day of school,I was totally impressed how organized the staff was. everyone said hello and even remembered my childs name, no long lines or confusion, best part was my child could not wait to go school supply shopping and was looking forward to attending colson again. Colson seems like a clean, school as well...no comments on the lunches, since we pack lunch! ( fridays we buy the pizza for lunch) can't go wrong there. all in all as aparent we are pleased with Colson .
--Submitted by a parent

I do not feel they prepare your child for future grades.
--Submitted by a parent

Great teamwork with Parents and Staff and Students. I love the warm welcome everytime you wlk into the office!
--Submitted by a parent

this is the 2nd year my kids have came to colson and i think the school is great my son has ABHD and the teachers are doing a great job and he is now ongrade level in work when he was undergread level thank you so very much tina
--Submitted by a parent

We have had to move a lot and in the course my kids have had to attend various schools. I have to say that from the elementary schools that they have had to attend the best transition time has been with Colson. My boys love the school, and feel quite at ease. One of my boys is in gifted classes while the other is not, yet I see both being challenge well and they both are equally smart. The interaction I have had with the staff has been wonderful. I would definitely recommend this school to other parents.
--Submitted by a parent

what I think about this school is that out of all the other schools in the area this happens to be second worst.the children dont learn instruments even when the children been collecting money and box tops to do so.wich means no orchestra team.does not have computer lab . the most gifted children are in regular classes when they know themselves they deserve to treated more intellegently.no math contests ,reading contests (only for 4 graders)I will grade this school with a D
--Submitted by a former student

My son has been in the Deaf/HOH program for 3 years now. It is wonderful! My son is six so we have only experienced the preschool/Kindergarten teacher but she definitely has the the kids best interests at heart. She has always made me feel included in his schooling. We have had very effective EP meetings and have never had a problem getting in touch with his teacher. The school is very Deaf friendly and I love that!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been very satisfied with level of engagement the teachers at Colson have with their students. I have a 5 and 12 year old attending this school. My experiences with both of their teachers has been nothing short of great.The teachers are very caring and work with my children's specific needs and personalities. I would highly recommend Colson.
--Submitted by a parent