Public | PK-5 | 549 students |
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My daughter was unfortunately required to go to this school because of Rezoning. This school is terrible! The teacher my daughter had only gave her math homework on Wednesday's . On top of that the. Homework consisted on only 2 problems. How does any child learn that way? Homework should be consistent. The learning environment is terrible. My daughter could not learn because the class was in in kaos. She was not challenged academically here. When I spoke to the principle she was unphased. She doesn't seem in tune with what's going on in her school. Additionally, i have noticed staff berate students and parents here. They staff that i have noticed always look unhappy--- no smiling -- like a prison. There is not an aire of positivity. The school had dropped in its rating because child's here are not doing well on FCAT. Seems to me that when teachers don't challenge their students they don't learn. While my child went here i was sick to my stomach now I am happy to say my daughter was accepted into a school that does have high educational standards. This has been my personal experience with Layer.
i really love layer. it got to be the''BEST'' school. my child 4 grade teacher mrs.janzen is the best. she try to my sure my child do the best she can. thank mrs. janzen for giving my child a great year. she always have somthing''GREAT'' to tell me. i think it is good when a child enjoy her school and her teacher. thank you and god bless you mrs.janzen. we need more teachers like you cause you ''CARE''.MRS.JANIE BROWN
Although we've had some pretty good teachers, I don't find Layer a particularly inspiring learning environment. Not bad, just not good. Generally not impressed..Educational excellence is not exhibited here & my child frequently comments on how boring school is. Curriculum is just not that challenging. That may just be the FL state standards as teachers teach to standards set for them. Layer is minimally conducive to parental involvement. Overall, general atmosphere of the school is not very welcoming. The principal rules with an air of intimidation, 'my way or the high way' attitude. NOT leadership, a dictatorship.The principal is uninspiring, uninspired and extremely difficult to work with. PTA has become a revolving door as a result.. Efforts to improve? Curriculum is middling... Well, there's a pond & benches out back where students can occasionally learn natural science in a hands-on environment. Lunches aren't very healthy w/ sugary flavored milks, tator tots, hot dogs, nuggets etc. A lunch room visit or 2 will confirm for most visitors an overly strict atmosphere other posters have spoken of. Positives?...The school is clean.... The AR Program encourages kids to read.
Layer Elementary is a GREAT School. Layer has very caring and dedicated teachers. The teachers and counselors are always there when you need them. Layer is an A PLUS School.
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