Kendale Elementary School

10693 Southwest 93rd Street

School District

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 11, 2024

The school programs and teachers are very engaged with their students and families. The curriculum encourages growth at all times, and the after-school programs and clubs are wonderful.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2024

I am extremely proud of my kids school. It feels like a second family /home to us! From the minute they walk into school, I feel confident they are being well taken care of and taught beyond their potential. I rave about this school to everyone I know. We love all the teacher they have had and we love Ms. Alvarez! Thank you for the best 7 years!
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2023

do not trust this school for your disable children. they are just do their show to parents how they care about your children but they only care about bright kids to show everyone they are number one school in the area.
Submitted by parent on December 20, 2022

I'm speaking more from the perspective of a parent of a special needs child, but basically, my experience at this school has been extremely unpleasant. At the beginning of the summer, I took a tour of this school and some of the points that they emphasized is that as a public school, they can provide your children all kinds of services and assistance from Miami-Dade County Public Schools. They discussed the ESE teacher that can assist students in their classes.For my daughter's first IEP meeting, I brought a knowledgeable advocate with me that was able to see that the school did not fill out the IEP paperwork correctly. Not just one or two pages, numerous pages of what needed to be completed were left incomplete. The formal process is that they must collect data about my daughter to support suggestions for her educational placement. The paperwork itself must reflect this. The school's staff did not show up with the data to support this. They left all these parts blank on my IEP and acted like "they forgot." It was alarming and gave me the impression that they didn't know how to fill out the paperwork correctly.The administration is not knowledgeable about handling special needs kids with behavioral concerns. It is past their area of expertise. They would benefit by admitting this to parents instead of giving the impression that they are willing to put in extra time or work for special needs children. Personally, I think they should make it a point to be honest with parents upfront. I would have avoided an enormous headache and believe the receptionist misguided me. The school counselor kept postponing seeing me during the first week of school when I tried to establish a meeting to see if this school was going to be a good fit for my daughter. She postponed accepting my daughter's diagnosis at the beginning of the school year too because she said that she was still working on paperwork left over from the summer. She was expecting me to understand that she's busy when it's the school's job to handle my daughter's education and inform parents whether the school itself is going to be a good fit for their children.Here is another idea if you're having a challenging time processing the IEP paperwork: Hire or train staff to be knowledgeable about how to fill out the IEP forms correctly.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2022

My children have all attended Kendale and I couldn’t be prouder! The educational foundation has been solid. Their teachers throughout the years have pushed them to their potential and they have exceeded in all they do. Everyone in this school truly cares about the children. This school gives a family feel which is what I always wanted and so happy received.
Submitted by parent on October 07, 2022

The principal at this school has to be the most unprofessional, antisocial human being. The other day it was raining, and she was at building 800. Instead of helping kids get off their parent's car, she was under the roof, with the umbrella open on her cell phone laughing away. Most of the teachers send homework that the kids don't know how to do. It then leaves the parents acting in as teachers and trying to figure it out with the students. Can't wait for my child to graduate this year!
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2022

This is school has a Always been amazing! My oldest just left and went to middle s hook an d my youngest is going to 1st grade. The teachers are amazing and really care. Students are challenged to do there very best and prepare them for middle school. The only negative thing I could say is that the school is closed down and you don’t have the same face to face to walk students to class and talk to the teacher. I really do miss that but I understand that it is safer for staff and students to have a closed school. There gifted program is great! I would recommend this school to any parents in the area!
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2022

It's disappointing to see how much this school has gone downhill. It used to have an excellent program for gifted students, both with and without 504/IEPs, but that is no longer the case. My child with a 504 plan did not receive any help or skills to learn effectively. Another child struggled socially and emotionally and the teacher *never noticed nor tried to help integrate my child into the class*.Due to the principal combining mutiple grades into one class, there's little time for anything more than a cursory overview of the subject, with no time for in-depth learning, and no focus on individual achievement. Additionally, students had the same teachers for successive years, which is neither the norm nor ideal. As the teacher's attention was split between grades the level of teaching declined; my children were bored. There is almost no parental involvement allowed, and it was difficult to communicate with the student's homeroom teachers.The principal is not open to parental concerns, and the entire feel of the school has changed. Once the school was warm and welcoming and the teachers seemed happy. This year every time I talked to the teachers, they gave an impression of being stressed ans anxious. Overall, this year was a terrible experience for my children.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2022

Kendale’s administration and their Principal does not know how to deal with student’s that have a special need. They deal with problems by isolating the student with prolong punishments like no recess or lunch with the class for the remaining of the school year. This happens to students that are diagnosed with something that require a 504 plan or IDP. Horrible experience with the school’s principal and school counselor. If your child is perfectly behaved and academically advanced this is the right school. If there is minimum effort to accommodate any needs your child will suffer and will be subject to bullying. They are not open to parents that want to be involved. Only the few PTA parents are allowed to participate in activities at the school.Good teachers, bad administration.
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2020

The 6 years my child was at this school were for the most part great. The teachers are caring and dedicated. Its unfortunate the New Principal has brought them down. She is not fit to be a Principal. A principal should inspire her staff and students. Disappointed how it ended in this school, but glad that we are done.
Submitted by parent on July 29, 2019

Outstanding! I am impressed with my sons education and school's positive atmosphere.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2017

I am a Grandmother that enjoys being part of my Grandchildrens life.... I am very proud to say that my Grandchildren have had the opportunity to have had such great teachers in the QuestProgram.... Thank you.... Ms. Renfrow - Mrs. Timmons - Mrs. Torres-Pino - Mrs. Fortner and Ms. Brody.... You ladies are the best.... See you in August Mrs. Fortner so we can have a great year 2017-2018....
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2017

Parents are just trying to make school look good after being on channel 10 news with live rodents in school. Do your research. Teachers are amazing staff is two faced and will turn their backs on you real quick.
Submitted by parent on June 10, 2017

Our experience here has been amazing! Wouldn't change it for the world. My son just graduated and I'm thankful for Kendale Elementary for the well rounded, intelligent, hardworking and kind young man he is.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2017

A better school does not exist. The fantastic office staff, teachers, students and the parents are all family. My three children attended Kendale and I can assure you that if a parent had a problem with Kendale, they will have a problem wherever they go. The administration and teachers work hard to maintain an excellent elementary school.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2017

I have been at Kendale Elementary for 9 years. My oldest daughter was in the gifted program since Kindergarten and the program and teachers are excellent. My youngest daughter is general education and also attends the resource program. She has had wonderful and caring teachers so far. The school has a lot of parent involvement. And the office staff is amazing. If you're looking for a small school with excellent academics and support for your child, look no further!
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2017

Our school is a small village full of love and respect .9 great years
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2016

I'm sorry for another teachers but my girl's teacher is THE BEST. She is teacherrific. We love her. ;)
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2015

Mi hijo tuvo una experiencia muy mala en Fairlaw Elementary no fue hasta que llego a esta maravillosa escuela que su vida volvio a cambiar ahora esta en high school en "Terra Environmental Research Institute" asitio a esta maravillosa escuela, donde lo paso muy feliz y donde todavia conserva amigos desde entonces, el staff super amable, trabajaban con las necesidades de cada estudiante y ayudaban a las familias en todo lo que ellas podian. Raquel en la oficina super amable siempre dispuesta a ayuadar a todos en la realidad todas las de la oficina pero no recuerdo sus nombre, la asistente a principal , Mrs Melton y su Gerononimo Stilton hasta yo lei los libros de ese pequeno ratonmi hijo la adoraba y Mrs. Brody con los experimentos y siempre con una sonrisa en los labio, al igual que Melton mi hijo amaba ese colegio y espero el año proximo que mi hijo mas pequeño asista al programa de kinder y obtenga la misma experiencia de su hermano. Kendale era una gran familia.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2015

This school is a little gem. The teachers are amazing and knowledgable. They make learning fun. The administration and office staff are attentive to the children's needs, and respectful to me. My children have been at this school for 4 years now and we have not had a problem. The community of parents is also very nice with many activities and parental involvement. Great communication also between parents and teachers. So blessed and proud to be able to send my sons to Kendale elementary.