Frontier Elementary School

6701 180th Avenue North

School District

Palm Beach
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 27, 2021

I think it’s important to review and do research on the teacher specifically. I was not pleased when my son came home saying “I just can’t learn things” and “I have a bad memory”. Those narratives were not learned at home. The teacher emailed to say that my son “had a lot of energy” for his age… When I asked for more details patterns etc and inquired about lunch options, I got no response, just more complaints. Then, I found a doughnut in his backpack entirely made of sugar… I later learned that this same teacher convinced one parent that her son had a learning disability. After getting evaluated the Mom found out this wasn’t true. I LOVED the staff and the school in general, we just had a bad teacher. I pulled my son and did at home schooling and he did wonderfully. All and all, the school is adorable, has a great library and nice murals inside. I was upset that he wasn’t learning much in school and that he had so much homework in kindergarten none the less. I felt like I was spending hours each day teaching him myself. When we transitioned to FLVS I spent the same amount of time and he was learning even more. We ended up saving time and money by home schooling. I would really like to send him back to school but I am nervous that we will get a bad teacher again. I know a couple other kids switched teachers. Honestly, I should have reached out to the principle sooner. She was responsive once I did, but by then I think I had made up my mind to pull him out and it would have been hard for her to switch him out since 2 or 3 other already had… Aftercare was another thing we tried and they say they help with homework but they don’t really. Teaching is a tough job… I hope this school has more luck in retaining good teachers in the future. I was sad to make the switch as I really did love the overall atmosphere. I just couldn’t let the poor narratives my son was developing, continue. I was afraid that would effect his learning ability for life. And, my son is extremely energetic… But, he is also eager to please. I wonder if more “up” time and less busy work and a more experienced teacher could have made a big difference. Overall I do recommend this school. Just be extra inquisitive as to your children’s learning experience. He was starting to get bullied a bit as well so we put him in karate and pulled him out. But again, I wouldn’t judge an entire school by one bad apple. I later heard that the teacher had been fired from a previous school.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2019

I used to love this school however over the past few years administration has made this school not as enjoyable for the kids any longer. It is all about having good testing scores yet taking away rewards for doing such a great job. It is high stress and no rewards. No honor roll, no more father/daughter dance, no 5th grade dance all the things these kids used to look forward to have been taken away. It's time for some good changes
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2018

All 3 of our kids attended Frontier from Kinder to 5th grade and very happy to report what a excellent school this has been for the kids and us. Except for one, very rude employee (not a teacher) ALL the staff has always been respectful, professional, experienced and very helpful. The Principal Ms. Susan Groth and the AP Ms. Laurie Wilt are AMAZING! With all the current demands and mandatory tests, etc, they and all teachers are able to achieve such great and caring connection with all the students. We had some issues, but we were always able to solve them with the guidance, respect and professionalism that all staff(except that one) showed us and our kids each time. The kids are soon moving on to HS, yet we will always remember what a wonderful school is Frontier Elementary.
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2017

This school used to be amazing but current administration has made it into a rigid, unfriendly environment. Most the teachers are great, but they are visibly stressed out by the demands on them. The kids are not treated like kids. No recess for two months leading up to testing. That's where all the focus is. They care more about test scores than celebrating kids as a whole person. The rewards do not motivate the kids and they stopped doing honor roll a few years back. The kids deserve better! A miserable place to be in recent years.
Submitted by parent on November 06, 2017

For the most part this is a wonderful school and good teachers. Some teachers not so nice.
Submitted by other on May 12, 2017

The School is Clean, The Teachers & Administrators are very Friendly. They Care about their students and their well being. I wish their was more recognition for the students achievements, then the strive would be Stronger!!!
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2016

Some of the teachers are very rude to the students. They are friendly in front of the parents but rude and mean to the kids
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2014

My son and I both love this school he gets upset when school is out for vacation he has been lucky to have good teachers and. They work with him to help him grow with his leaning I couldn't ask for a better school
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2014

I love Frontier! My son has been there since Kindergarden and is now in 2nd grade. Mrs. O'Sullivan is the best! Excellent communication and the early/aftercare staff are wonderful. I have nothing but good things to say about this school.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2013

My son started kindergarten here last year, and has just completed the first grade. He really learned a lot last year from Mrs. Foreman, and this year he had Mrs. Drake, and has done excellent. I especially love the way Mrs. Drake keeps both parents informed by writing in his journal. This is such a help, and lets you know how your child is doing on a daily basis. I can't say enough for these two ladies and wish them the very best for many years to come.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2011

My grandson has been going to Frontier Elemantary since pre-K and all his teachers were wonderful and very caring.Mrs Vino, Cabrera and Mrs Seren are great teachers and they motivate the children to do their best.
Submitted by student on March 15, 2010

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Submitted by student on March 22, 2008

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Submitted by parent on June 06, 2007

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