Clay Springs Elementary School

555 North Wekiwa Springs Road

School District

Orange County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on July 10, 2024

En mi opinion e tenido una gran Mala experiencia. en la escuela con la registradora de la escuela.tengo dos ninos ahi mi hijo mayor tiene condciones especiales.y ellos le ofrecen los servicios que el nesecita.y tengo otro nino que curso ahi vpk.tal es el caso que la registradora de la escuela.no quiso inscribir para kindergarten a mi hijo mas pequeno ellos quieren solo a mi hijo mas grande en la escuela rotundamente le nego la inscripcion sin ninguna explicacion.ni oportunidad.de resolver la situacion.yo pienso que es Pura discrimination de la registradora.de la escuela.le pedi ayuda a muchas personas encargadas.y me ignoraron totalmente.se vurlaron de mi me dijeron muchas cosas.es una experiencia horrible y espantosa.despreciar a lis ninos asi.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2022

Been a parent at this school for over 10 years and I wouldn’t send my kids anywhere else! Passion, pride, professionalism…both my kids have thrived there. It’s such a well-rounded school with diverse students and staff. They respect family values, provide excellent education and make learning fun! From gifted services to ASD services, ESOL, YMCA, dance, theatre, recess, parent/community engagement activities and so much more. We love Clay Springs Black Bears!
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2017

We had a great experience at this school.We moved from Canada ,the teachers were very supportive and motivate him a lot.Special Thanks to Mrs Bennett-Screws she always went the extra mile for him and the ESOL group loves her.We definitely have great memories from this school.Communication with teachers was good ,they always answer fast to my concerns.Again thank you to all the teaches who help my son for for this 2 great years.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2017

My experience at this school is so great for my daughters ,I have 4 and all are doing great work with every class ,and thanks to all the great teachers I'm so thankful to all staff in clay springs.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2017

My son attends kindergarten at Clay Springs and it's been such a great experience. His teacher is attentive and communicative. We truly love this school and is looking forward to first grade here.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2016

Communication! Communication! Communication! i cannot express how important parent/teacher communication is in order for children to excel! I've had this problem in the past with teachers at this very school, and ONLY AT THIS SCHOOL. If my child isn't doing well, or slipping up, or anything of that sort, i expect to be notified immediately so that I can do my part as a parent and address whatever needs to be addressed. I understand that not all parents are actively involved with their child's education, but I am a parent that is attempting to do my part, so I need the teachers and the principal to meet me halfway. I should not have to wait for parent teacher conference to find out that my child is not doing as they should on more than one occasion. once again i should have been contacted! let the parent decide whether something is serious or not, as well as how they would like to deal with the situation, as what is acceptable to the teacher may not be acceptable to the parent. what frustrates me is that i took it upon myself to email the principal my concerns, and she did not have the decency to respond in any way shape or form. Again there goes the lack of communication! Another thing is, the school no longer has the children bring home an agenda, which is fine because they use a app called ClassDojo, but I don't think it is being used effectively. i was told that the children's homework would be posted daily, but it's not. I understand the importance of teaching the children responsibility, and that they are more than capable of writing down their own homework, but how are parents to make sure that their child is doing all their homework if they don't know what the homework is? Seriously this is very frustrating! I am just a parent trying to do my part..
Submitted by teacher on August 20, 2016

we move here from NC and I have two grandkids at clay springs I want to say doing a year 1/2 my kids grades went up my older is 8 he dealing with some problems but the teachers worked with him a lot I must say it was good to move here and I want to thank the front front office and all the teachers that word with my kidsLamar Hutchins
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2016

I guess you can't expect too much- Orange County spent the money on the building and not the teachers! My daughter went to school a different school last year where her principal/teachers said she was a high achiever, but not at Clay Springs. You don't receive or hear anything from the teachers unless you ask for. Forget the progress report log in. One teacher updates her grades and the other one doesn't at all. You don't know where your child stands until you get the report card. I guess if you don't ask regularly and the child is at a B grade level or lower you will find out only from the report card. Homework is not checked for corrections, and no newsletter or report given to let you know what are they studying at least on monthly basis, so basically you are in the dark of what your child is learning.With a new building, new principle my expectations were high...enthusiasm, energy , drive but alas none of the above- no encouragement for the kids, no after school programs such as STEM, book club, music- I guess the principle and staff can't wait to get home- I feel as a parent they are providing day care only and Education is a oxymoron at Clay Springs. As long as the kids make the grade level!! kids like to learn- it's a enthusiastic teacher that makes them excel(with love, encouragement, involvement, commitment etc from the parents). In the meantime my daughter has dropped to a B and being pestered by a couple of boys. Yes my wife has informed her teachers about them, and my daughter will not be going next term to Clay Springs.
Submitted by parent on November 15, 2012

Principle was horrible as well as the teacher we had. Teacher said my child was below level. I find this funny since my child now attends a Private School and makes honor roll. My child was scared to go to class. No child should feel this way. If you have an option don't send your kid to this school. You will regret it. I'd add more but the rules for posting ads don't allow me to say what I really want to say. Good luck.
Submitted by other on September 21, 2012

I went here for six years (kindergarden-5th now in 7th) And I was miserable! The teachers and staff don't care about the students. For example my little brother got beat-up and the assistant principal did'nt care at all! All she said was it's not are problem. The teachers act all nice in front of the parents but when there not around they are very mean!