Charter schools operating as for-profit real estate schemes are draining money meant for students…read moreand teachers. Florida, it's time to pay attention. A recent analysis of Education Management Organizations (EMOs) operating in Florida uncovered a striking example: a charter firm and its construction partner sold two newly built schools to their affiliated real estate partner -- one for just $1, the other for $10. Once the real estate firm took over the leases, it raised the rent on the school that sold for $1 all the way up to $1,325,666 per year. That's public education money -- money meant for classrooms, teachers, and students -- flowing straight into a related company's pocket through an inflated lease. Florida taxpayers deserve to know where their school dollars are actually going.

We attended middle school here and that lack of administrative support to the teachers is a…read moreproblem. We had many teachers leave during the year, there was limited opportunities for art and No music programs for middle school. I volunteered here for a 6th school dance, and witnessed the lack of disrespect and damages toward school property. The teachers allowed music to be streamed via laptop and it even included explicit lyrics. I spent most of the night chasing kids to stop them from breaking glow sticks to flock the neon gel on themselves or school property. Trying to leave the venue aka cafeteria to explore classrooms above. This school has great security to keep people, parents out but lacks insight on properly supporting discipline procedures within their own staffing. There is athletics in the form of basketball and soccer as well as cheerleading. Those departments are not could not offer a regular words and celebrations or recognition at the end of the season unless a parent rally's to create a board. Or privately funded by parents. In middle school the children were instructed to read from an online program that was limited in content. No actual books were encouraged. And that may be teacher discretion. Many parents aren't as involved here since there is a monopoly of the same parents signing up for things. Many working parents do not get a fair opportunity to volunteer, unless planned months in advance or there is some consideration toward voting for times to release sign ups hour. A lot of the happy reviews reflect elementary experiences. Since those kids aren't as much of a concern and have years for Waterset charter to fix or mold those curriculums.

I Use To go here The food was great, and I will always remember this place I've made so many…read morefriends here

My boys attended Cypress creek for 2016-2017 and then 2017-2018 school years and both years it was…read moregreat. They both had great teachers who not only were great at their jobs but also cared about them. We never had issues on bullying or anything that concerned us. My oldest finished elementary there and when we were headed to middle school, we decided to give a nearby charter a try. So I took both boys (oldest to 6th grade) and little one for 2nd grade to a nearby charter school. There were lots of ups and downs from the new school but I figured we'd give them a shot since it was their first year open. Well...we are now back at Cypress creek with my 2nd grader. We couldn't even finish this school year at the charter school. The lack of communication from the majority of the teachers and some of the administration at the charter school was horrible. I never experienced this before with other teachers. Second grade teacher was not bad at all but middle school was just horrible there. We are so happy to be back at cypress creek and everyone was excited to see us back. I love their office staff and teachers. My 2nd grader is so happy to go to school now and be back with his friends. My oldest attends another school but he is also happy. I want to thank everyone at cypress creek for being so loving and caring so much for my children. I feel so relief now to have my boys happy where they are. If your child is going to be new at cypress creek, give them a try before judging them. No school is perfect. But this school is full of loving people who will care about your children. Also, get involved with events. Join the PTA. Participate and volunteer. You won't regret it!

Wow, how extremely impressed I am by the happy attitudes, knowledge, and professionalism of all the…read morestaff and members at this School. As you walk down the hall, each and every teacher or staff member that you pass, will greet you with the biggest smile as if you've known each other and have been friends for the longest time. This is my son's first year here, he is in the fifth grade and wow, what a breath of fresh air. We attended a program last night at the school where the school patrols were given their well-deserved badges, and where the teachers informed parents on many exciting things happening in class and many more to come. This school is definitely headed for an A school rating. Great Job!!!

If your child has a disability, you will not get the warm welcoming you should. They will even turn…read moreyou away and refuse to you to register. It's sad and disgusting. No one should have to deal with this as kids with disabilities already have a hard way to go sometimes. I hope other parents do not have to deal with the lies (front office personne) and push away feeling that we have felt.

Both my kids started here in kindergarten my son has had amazing teachers. If your children are a…read moregifted or excel in academics they will do superbly at this school. They don't offer much in the way of ESE or any enrichment classes that might be needed for a struggling student or someone with a disability. Classrooms are clean overall ratio to teachers pretty decent not overcrowded the most we've had in the class was 20. It is a pretty crowded school 7 kindergarten classes!! Mrs. O'Neill does an excellent job in the drama and creative production department. Ms. Redlawsk for Art A+ or Mr. Marea in the music dept. Excellent I've had the pleasure of being part of the PTA now for 7 years, and I've seen quite a few changes and principles all of which have their positive and negative's. Overall it's a small town school with a small town feel and everyone pretty much knows everything and everyone

I would like to take a poll. As a parent, would you like if another parent approached your child…read morewhile he/she is on her way to class, by themself, to reprimand and/or correct your child without a faculty member present? I ask because it happened to my child and I would never approach a child without the proper supervision of that child, like a teacher, school deputy or parent present. Am I wrong for being upset? I expressed my concerns to a person at the school and they dont see anything wrong. I dont feel comfortable with strangers speaking to my child without anyone present.

I have loved the teacher, staff, principal and PTA since my little one started 2 years ago…read more Everyone is communicative and interactive with all students of various backgrounds. This school has the teachers equipped for children of all levels. They do great at recognizing the children individually.

Please don't enroll your children here if they're special needs. This school doesn't accommodate…read morechildren that are autistic. I've had a terrible experience with this and sadly my daughter has been mistreated by Mrs. Burguri and Mrs. Kent. Two kindergarten teachers that have not cared for her properly. Mrs. Burguri even went as far as accusing her of soiling herself on purpose and that she believed she enjoys being dirty. The principle doesn't cares to help or correct the problem either. Spare your child from the abuse and neglect.

Our family has been truly blessed by our experience at Ruskin Christian School over the past four…read moreyears. From the very beginning, we knew this was more than just a school--it's a Christ-centered community that genuinely invests in the hearts and minds of its students. The teachers and staff at Ruskin Christian go above and beyond to create an environment rooted in love, grace, and biblical truth. They not only teach with excellence but also lead by example, guiding our child in both academic achievement and spiritual growth. Every lesson, every prayer, and every chapel service is intentionally designed to point students toward Christ. We've watched our child grow in knowledge, confidence, and most importantly, in faith. The school's commitment to integrating biblical values into every subject and every activity has helped build a strong spiritual foundation that will last a lifetime. The communication and partnership between the school and parents have been exceptional. We've always felt supported, heard, and part of a larger mission to raise up the next generation of Christ-followers. After four wonderful years at Ruskin Christian School, we can honestly say it has shaped our child in all the right ways--spiritually, academically, and personally. We are so thankful for the lasting impact this school has had on our family, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a place where their child will be known, loved, and challenged in all the best ways.

Although this school is amazing, it still has its flaws. There are barely any field trips since…read morethey can't fix their busses or get new ones, canceled the awards ceremony and turned it into a school wide chapel (and I get it. It's a Christian school but at least give the students some recognition for all their hard work through the year), and don't get me started on how many teachers we don't have causing barely any teaching. The English teacher is also a guidance counselor which means there's less teaching. The people are awesome and nice though and my family loves them. Just wished they'd fix these

The special education program is great here. The staff here is really great and very nurturing…read more They do a great job and should be applauded for their efforts. It can be a thankless job and i just wanted to say thank you to all the staff and support staff at this school. As for the rest of the school(s) in the area i.e. East Bay etc not so much. But that is for another time and place if your child has special needs ,be at ease sending him to CORR!

my 5 year started kindergarten this year he was coming home telling me his teacher melissa mccarthy…read moreat corr elementary was mean&would be in tears i thought at first separation anxiety then he started peeing on himself in class 2times a week my child doesnt do that. then my fourth grader came home and said she seen mccarthy yelling@ my son. i then came into the class we talked about itshe assured me things are ok.my son still came home with these problems i called the school asked for a class change corrs response too much paperwork so we called a conference with still no resolution till 1day my 5 year old came home with tears n his eyes and said mommy i have to tell u some mccarthy shook me& pushed me against the closet door the next morning i called the cops. when i brought my son2 school2meet his new teacher mccarthy was n the front office my child grabbed my leg& started squeezing it n fear i then asked why she was working calmly because i assumed she would be under investigation till the truth came out she ran to the principal and then the principal came out asked me to not talk to her again& i assured her i wont. then the fall festival was at the school where me& my whole family wentwhere i in fact saw her standing next2the school deputy i never went nowhere near herthe next day i get a call from the principal saying that mccarthy said i was saying things2 her mind you she was next2 an official and noone else heard this i assured the principal i didnt. now my son has been n his new class a month now he has not peed on himself once hes happy everyday after school&able 2 focus on his homework.my 5 year old Christmas carol at school we all went to watch my baby i sat in the front row well the next day i have school security pullup to my house giving me someletter written by the principal say mccarthy said i flicked her off at the function but i was sitting next to the principal the whole time&i need to not get out of my car at theschool still no consequences

You can tell the really care about the kids and let them create exercise their minds. My son seems…read morelike he has a new trick everyday. He has a blast and they send me pics everyday of him everyday.

We love this school. They do so much with the kids it's amazing to see how they grow and learnread more

East Bay High School has some great teachers and diverse programs, but overall academics could be…read morestronger. Many students come in without much educational support at home, which makes it harder for the school to keep everyone on track. The effort is there, but the results are mixed -- definitely room for improvement.

Without going to East Bay, I don't think I would be doing as great as I am now. The bountiful…read moreamount of support and care that I receive from the whole school cannot be explained, only lived by. I moved to Florida by my junior year and completed my Junior and soon will finish my Senior year here and I'm glad I became an Indian (our mascot). The school atmosphere is amazing and if your child comes here with the determination and grit to do better and get their education, that's what will happen. East Bay seems to be notorious for fights and various altercations, however it's only a small few handful of individuals that cause such chaos. East Bay has deputies on campus for our safety, wholesome lunches, caring and attentive teachers/staff and even more so, fabulous academic connections. I've been able to apply for various scholarships throughout Hillsborough County and there are also scholarships given SPECIFICALLY for East Bay students only. How amazing is that!? The principal Mrs. Cox knows about every single student by name, she's caring and wants the best for her students and staff. Cox has also done a scholarship workshop which has also helped me and various other students with scholarship applications and taught us how to "sell ourselves" in order to earn the money. The assistant principals (AP's) like Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Cummings, Mr. Gunn and even Mr. Williams are extremely attentive and caring, making sure all students are doing what their supposed to do and making sure their in class. I haven't played a sport at this school, but I have heard great things about football and other sports as well. I've even seen one of my classmates have a signing and going to the school of his dreams for doing what he loves! If you're moving from somewhere or want to transfer your child to a new school, East Bay High School is the place to do so!