Benoist Farms Elementary School

I have never experienced a school so bad in my life. A child will learn more at a good daycare center. They are in the last month of school and my son has JUST started science! In the beginning of the school year I was concerned with not seeing ANY spelling homework coming home, I had called the teacher and her response was "we do reading and writing, thats enough" ????? In our old school my son had over an hour of homework. Here, maybe 15 min. I am now moving my family over the summer because this school is so terrible. Very sad, I now know why Palm Beach County is one of the worst districts in the state of Florida.
--Submitted by a parent

THIS IS A SCHOOL U SHOULD NEVER GO TO FIRST OF ALL THERES ALWAYS A FIGHT GOING ON AND WHY WOULD YOU WANT UR CHILD TO GO IN A COMMUNITY LIKE THIS thats why my child is in a better school
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This school.......is THE MOST TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, SCHOOL MY DAUGHTER HAS EVER ATTENED. SOME of the teachers are disturbing creatures. They complain all the time about their jobs. Parent pickup is a hazardous cluttered mess. I have no idea who is bringing my child to my car. The grades are overall terrible. And don't even get me started on the principle and this annoying "code of conduct".......

I actually appreciate the school and code of conduct - I belive that if your child needs extra assistance then a regular public school will not meet his/her needs - Daughter has been in the school for 2 years and I love it - She has strived and come a long way and Being awarded for her good work - The Teachers she has and had have been wonderful addressed me with any concerns and the school seems well organized - my step kids go to palmetto and i have never seen such disorganization and lack of proper communication - But on this site have 5 stars seems like Bull to me and BFES has 3 Ridiculous - I enjoy this school
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My son is a student and I am a volunteer and I am very satisfied with the school, some teachers and staff. There are a few things that I would change but overall it is a very good school. I just moved from a place where the school system and schools were horrible and the FL school system and this school are a heck of a lot better system. It has one big problem, and that problem is not the principal or the teachers, or the PTO, like one review says, it s the parents. Right now, the school needs more parent involvement for the school to go forward but saying the school is bad and that the rules are too harsh or saying that the PTO does not do its job is not right. If you think it s a bad school, don t move your child, get involve with it. That s the way to make it better. I would change some things, but I can say that because I am there to see what I think needs to be changed. Come on parents, get involved. And to those new parents, BFES is a very good school, and has good teachers. Check it out for yourselves. Don t be persuaded otherwise .Good Luck!!
--Submitted by a parent

It is a miserable environment at BFES. Its been like rollercoaster ride. Students have been suspended arbitrarily. Who ever heard of a student being suspended for throwing food in the cafeteris (and it was their first offense!). The PTO does not appear strong. The Principal canceled many PTO meetings this year and even held one without any parents present because she forgot to do a 'phoneblast'!. Teachers look miserable. I've heard other parents complain as well. The Principal just isn't fair, she 's always changing things, like schedules and she does not appear to sincerely care about all the students in the school. Kids that were not doing well were not given extra help like through the tutoring program.
--Submitted by a parent

I want to talk about the faculty and PTA members of this school. The school doesn't have money but they give so much of their personal time to try and give the kids the education and support that they need and aren't always able to get at home. Children want to do the right thing. Benoist Farms Elementary works hard to make it happen.
--Submitted by a parent

Well my complaint is the fact that outisde of the horrible dismissal process, the rude staff conducting the dismissal process, my childs teacher never even acknowledges the fact that he has gotten in the car with me. Which makes me wonder if maybe someone a bit younger could just get in to anyones car. They are to busy talking. Some man I do not even know put my son in the car, and not once did his teacher look up or acknowledge in anyway that he was gone. I understand that it is very hectic and it is a challenge, but if you have time to stand around and talk you have time you make sure students are put in the car.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter used to enjoy going to school every day until this current year with the departure of Principal Paul. The new Principal has rules that are made up for Middle or High School kids; I think she is not dealing properly with the children and has no patience at all. Elementary school children should not be sent home for being disruptive or talking in class and there should be steps towards any suspension. Also the parents should be involved in the decision and not being advised about it or asked to come and pick up your child because he or she has been suspended. I am looking forward moving just for my child to attend another school.
--Submitted by a parent

When Mr Paul was at this school it was an awesome school. Dr Miller however, has made school miserable. I am not happy. Neither are my children and by the looks of things neither are the staff. Thank God summer is here and I don't have to listen to the code of conduct being preached over and over and over again. I cringe every time I hear her reciting it. Give it a rest already!
--Submitted by a parent