Tampa Palms Elementary School

Our son was diagnosed with a learning disability at age 2 and Tampa Palms Elementary is the best school in the north Tampa area to provide services starting at age 3. They also have a kindergarten class to help him to eventually transition him to mainstream classroom. The teachers are, experienced, knowledgeable and very caring. The school has won many awards and has been highly recognized in the Tampa school district including being a blue ribbon school, scholastic awards (math/sciences) as well as the admin staff/teachers/principal. Whether you have a special needs child or not, this is the best public school in the Tampa bay area.
--Submitted by a parent

We chose to live in Tampa Palms because of the A rated schools. However-we have noticed that it is a school tht is driven by FCAT test results. I agree with the other parents who write that this school has forgotten that it needs nurturing teachers. Yes-if your child is "not on level"-they immediately start labeling them. If their is an issue with a teacher and your child the administration is slow to help. Parent involvment is high. If you are new to the school get use to teachers in too tight clothes and high heels and parents dropping kids off in their golf carts. That is the reality of "New Tampa".
--Submitted by a parent

Absolutly love it! My daughter is in the 2nd grade here and moving from up north we warned that schools in florida weren't 'up to par' that is completely not the case!! Her first grade teacher, Mrs Pierce went out of her way to personally help my daughter get caught up and on level with the rest of the students. They give individual attention ... such participation from the staff as well as parents. Mrs Kennan the pricipal loves every last student there!! What a great school and community!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers at this school are wonderful, however this school is so academically focused that they have forgotten one of the most important things about child development .... Nurturing! you can not have one without the other! Being academically focused is GREAT, but children of these ages k- 5 need the nurturing, We are not building robots, but well rounded children Right?
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter adores this school. She has been there since Kinder and my youngest cant wait to start there next school year. The teachers have been excellent. They are very involved and caring. I joke that the parental involvement rivals a mafia... but in a good way, this just shows how involved the parents are in their children education and want the best and expect the best from the staff. We have based our selection of a home to stay within TPE boundaries.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had my child at this school since kinder and I have found that they do cater to smart kids. If your child is struggling they try to turn it on the kid and on his concentration. I have tried everything to keep my child in an 'A' rated school but at the same time it is going to cost my child a learning disadvantage. They label the child right away and separate them. Ex. All slow learners in a class. This damages the child. I do like the school other than this problem. The Principal is very involved and the kids are well behaved.
--Submitted by a parent

Hi this year I graduated from tampa palms and i have been there since kindergarden!!!I love this school it is fun but well diciplend!!Ive never had a problem of bulling or any of that stuff my older sister went there also and she loved!!On my very last day i cried because i didnt want to leave!!Every teacher is great!!Ive never had a problem with making a goal because teachers are so helpfull!!I would recomend this school to anyone!!!
--Submitted by a student

TPE is a wonderful school. Mrs. Keenan is terrific, we love it here!
--Submitted by a parent

I think Tampa Palms is an excellent school. My older son went there for his 4th and 5th grade year, and he was diagnosed with ADHD. The school work with me in order for him to excel, so he could get ready for middle school. My younger son went there from 1st through half of his 4th grade year, and he loved it. My son actually cried when we moved, because he loved Tampa Palms.He is now currently going to a elementary school here in Riverview, however it is not as good as Tampa Palms. The principal is wonderful and she has a great staff. The teachers really take time out with their students to ensure that they bring out the students best potential. Thank you for being such a great school, and I do miss that. To the staff at Tampa Palms, a job well done.
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome! The principal is wonderful and so are the teachers. My kids will all go to tpe and iI would have to no other way. We have fought to stay in the area just so we could remain in this school. I am by no means considered upper class and yet they have bent over backwards for my family on numerous occasions. They demonstrate excellence in all three areas above, as well as and addition personal touch that makes them far superior to any other school, in my opinion. When the administration is strong, the entire school is strong. The parents know it, the kids know it, and the community knows it. A++++++++ There is no better school anywhere on earth!
--Submitted by a parent