Bonaire Elementary School

My son went to Bonaire Elementary last year and is now at the middle school. Our experience with the school has been excellent amongst the teachers and staff. In 3rd grade, he needed some reading help and has been doing excellent since! He also was involved in choir and percussion ensemble there and has had a lot of fun. He is now in the 6th grade beginning band and loves it!
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My son is in 5th grade at Bonaire Elementary. He hated school until he started in 4th grade at Bonaire Elementary. He has been on an individualized learning program since he was 3. He was reading at a kindergarten level when he started 4th grade at Bonaire. He is currently reading at a 4.5 grade level. The teachers and staff really care about the kids learning and well being.
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I am a mom to a 1st grader at Bonaire Elem. I love this school. We moved here for FL and my son was accepted with open arms and his teacher has been FANTASTIC! I can not find one thing wrong with this school. If you are looking for a school for your child this is it! My son has made some great friends. We are looking forward to the future at Bonaire Elementary.
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I agree that the principal and teachers are friendly. Overall, the basic academy education is very good. The concern that I have is that homework is very limited and there are no projects or emphasis on extra curricular activities. If you want just a foundation and reading and math this is a great school. If you are looking for a well rounded education, you will not find it here.
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My children also went here. I read the reviews and this is what I mean when I say that this district is behind in their thinking about what works. First, you do not use taking away recess as a punishment. Many children who cannot sit still, focus, fall behind on their work or respond inappropriately to other students or teachers, if anything need recess to expel some of that energy and to practice social skills as well as resolve social issues. Recess is the practice ground where this is able to happen. If the school was really with it, they would discuss, clarify different approaches to better behavior then allow the student to practice them. They also have a habit of announcing this recess punishment in front of all students. The focus needs to be on change not detracted by methods that do not work.
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Wonderful school and happy to be a Wildcat! When anyone enters the school, everyone greets you with a hello and a warm smile. The principal, support staff, and teachers are always striving for each child to be their best!! This is the place to be to get superb education!
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I have two children that attend Bonaire Elementary (one entering 4th and one entering K). Bonaire is one of the highest ranked elementary schools in the entire state. The entire staff is outstanding. My wife and couldnt be more pleased with the teachers we have worked with. Our children love it and their grades and CRCT results show. If you are relocating to WR with young kids, find a house in this schools district.
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This school has been good for both of my children as they are taught by involved teachers. There is one oddity that several of us parents wonder about. The kids are punished for misbehavior by losing recess. I'm not an educator, but I am a mom and busy, distracted children might find walking around the playing field all recess to be more of a torture and the kids could expend their energy somewhere other than the classroom. The administration here is very tight and they are sincerely concerned about the welfare of each child.
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BES is an outstanding school!! I have never experienced a principal as awesome as Mr. Payne. From our first visit to the school he made us feel welcome and my child was NOT a number, but he was a welcome member of the Wildcat family. Mr. Payne knows each child by name, current teacher, and how they are doing. He takes the time not just to listen to the kids, but to understand them. His wonderful leadership is evident in the staff who surrounds him....they are very friendly and always willing to help. Mrs. Arnett and Mrs. Nicely in the front office are always on top of things and greet every visitor with a smile. The FOCUS program is wonderful and has offered my son a great opportunity to reach new levels of learning. We are going to miss BES as my son moves on to middle school. Thanks BES!!
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I can honestly say that my learning was increased greatly as I spent a few years learning there.