This school is just AWFUL. The staff is extremely ignorant, neglectful, and favoritism is a big…read moreproblem in this school, Mr.Gwatney says the children will get nowhere in life, he says they'll live like cavemen, and says they deserve to sit in a windowless room staring at a screen all day and he says they don't deserve to be outside, and he says they'll get cancer from eating chips.

We've moved a lot, so my kid's been to a few differnt schools: Imagine Palmer Ranch, Bay Haven, and…read moreLakewood Ranch Prep Academy. Honestly, this school is just as good. The teachers are great and always quick to respond. You can always get someone on the phone or email and get things sorted out fast. They also have a program Hawks for advansed kids. What really stands out here is how they handle communication with parents. It's way better then anywhere else. Every time I had a question, it got answered in minutes, not hour. Also, big props to the woman who answer the phone at the front desk - she's awesome! Seriously, I never seen a school do this part so good. And about grades - if a kid don't wanna learn, they won't do well anywhere. If they're motivated, they'll find a way to learn, even in the middle of no where with no books or teachers. The school's job isn't to motivate them - that's up to the parents.

Unfortunately, my child didnt get support in learning. UNBELIVABLE! maybe her teacher should get a…read morediploma in learning.

ODA's lower school is an exceptional and unique environment. The staff is caring and compassionate…read moreand there is something truly special about sending my son to a historic school on a Florida barrier island. The campus feels more like a loving community and I never once worry about the care of my child. ODA is worth the investment and I'm proud to be able to provide this opportunity to my son.

Excellent school with caring staff. I highly recommend Palmetto High School. The AICE program is a…read moregreat pathway to obtain Bright Futures.

THIS PLACE RUINED MY LIFE! In 2016, i was a 18 year old…read moresenior at this school. Shortly before finals my bus driver reported to administration that i smelled like cigarettes apparently. So upon arriving at school i was yanked off the bus before all the other kids and brought into the office where i was subsequently searched like a criminal. After nothing was found they still proceeded to suspend me for 10 days (during finals). It wasn't until THE DAY OF finals i got a call from the school asking me to come in to take the tests which i couldn't do because i had no way of getting there. 4 weeks before school ended they called me into the office and informed me i wasn't going to be graduating and when i asked about summer school or anyway to obtain enough credits i was told they didn't offer that and i would need to figure it out myself. Long story short this cost me my diploma. I never walked the stage or went to Prom. Im still not sure how it's even legal to suspend a legal age adult for just smelling like cigarettes! I didn't even bring a lighter or any paraphernalia onto school property! Do yourself and your child big favor and don't let them go to the school. Between the unprofessional teachers and administration and the gang activity I'd highly recommend you stay far away from this place. If they don't like you, they will find a reason to make you fail. I've been haunted by this place ever since I went there. And I was honestly shocked to see that they are still in operation. This place should be shut down. It has ruined mine and so many others lives. Because of what they did to me, I was forced to get a GED fat in certain states is not even recognized even though it is an accredited program. So I can't even work in a prison as a correctional officer or even be a lowlife mall cop. Thanks Palmetto for ruining my life.

A group of us attended a tour of the college and I personally was impressed with the facilities and…read morecharacter of students(about 1600); Part of Florida State University The campus is about 55 acres and students are immersed in graphic arts curriculum. Almost 1/3 are foreign students and tuition runs just over $50k. The students we interacted with were both engaging and dedicated to perfecting their trade. Surprisingly, Hasbro employs the most students but Disney is closely connected as well. Open to the public, the campus offers a sense of community and is definitely worth a visit.

This is not a good school. It's overpriced and the workload is horrible. Not enough mentoring,…read morehorrible hurricanes every year that they don't factor into the workload and just not any better than many other colleges. Not impressed.

Fantastic school and fantastic teachers. The gifted program is the best in the area and we have…read moresome really great schools in Sarasota. Wonderful choice for middle school and great preparation for Pineview, Riverview IB, or Sarasota High School Cambridge program for high school.