Pineapple Cove Classical Academy

6162 Minton Road

School District

Brevard Public Schools
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:306
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 06, 2025

They got me fired from my job because I had a deadline to make for my job and would not dismiss my daughter. They basically held us hostage and got me fired because of their “ policy”. The staff is terribly snide and I don’t want me kid going here. What a joke of a school.
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2024

Terrible and petty school. They'll use the excuse of displaying unsafe behaviors that seems to be the buzz word the school uses to kick you out after they say they'll give him 2 weeks. They removed our son to save their metrics when they got the feeling we were removing our son. This school isn't worth your time and especially not worth your money. The director is not worth talking to and a giant waste of time trying. Save yourself time and money and skip this joke of a school.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2024

This school is the worst. My son went to PCCA for 9th, 10th and about a month of 11th grade. His 10th grade year was a year of hell. The leadership in the school is horrible. They allow bullying and do nothing to stop it. My poor kid ended up in therapy as a result of this school. He was verbally abused by the principal. He was chased by security guard. He was called names by staff. He was often searched for no real reason. He never had anything in him he was not allowed to have. My son is bi-racial and I think this was a problem for the administration. The virtues they say they follow are a joke. They are not anywhere near what you would expect from a Hillsdale College. The sign that says Welcome to Mayberry is laughable.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2022

The pick up and drop off system is rediculously a mess...they have staff outside barking different orders at parents every day that seem to change every day. But they have no clear direction posted for parents and their school policy does not address where the designated areas are. Go somewhere else.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2021

Best school every! We adore this school and am confused by the negative reviews here. Administration is wonderful and in my experience treats every student as an individual. Obviously they are unable to make everyone 100% happy 100% of the time, but thats life. We started at PCCA the year they opened and yes, things have changed as it has grown but in those 6 years at we have only had 1 teacher who wasn't the absolute best. My experiences are based off my son who has and continually struggles with add, at this school he isn't able to use the dx as a crutch! He is held soley accountable for himself and his grades. As the grades get tougher longer being an A student because it is his responsibility to learn that grades directly reflect the effort you put in. Having the technically correct answers or being a good test taker are not enough when you half heartedly do your classwork/homework, or think you can get by with the minimum. I am confident as he grows in himself at this school his academics will come full circle because of the expectations at the lower level. I asked if my son wanted to enroll in virtual due to covid and not agreeing with some of the protocols he says "absolutely not"! Told him before starting high school he would have a decision to make whether he wanted to continue at PCCA for the superior curriculum, education and structure or get the "typical" big high school experience from our zoned high school. Now he has over a year to make thay decision, and could change his mind as it gets closer but he was offended I would even think of him leaving the "best school ever" in his words. No this school is not going to be for everyone, but what school is? No public, private or charter school is the right fit for everyone. Look at your child/family, how they learn, what do you want out of the school experience for your child and if you give your child a say in their education what experience do they want.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2020

Not a good school for POC. BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE! All administrators have their children in the school and they run the show. Go to a school that is not about white washing your children and embraces the African American culture!
Submitted by parent on November 24, 2020

Horrible customer service and lack of diversity in students and staff. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2020

I mean my student was ahead in reading and math when we left, but that was because of my students personality and the amazing teachers. Overall I think it is a good idea, but if leadership doesn't change it's all down hill from here.
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2020

My experience with Pineapple Cove Classical Academy is one that has been VERY negative. As a parent, my child and family was singled out over the past year. Everything hit a boiling point with a meeting with Administration and them turning it around on me. The whole meeting turned into a homework lesson from the principal and a lecturing from her as well. John Moran has NO idea of the Administration lack of love and compassion towards their teachers and staff. He comes and goes (business man) and lets highly ineffective people give his business (PCCA) a bad representation. Replace your leaders with those that have vision and compassion or you will become another Odyssey Charter.
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2019

Academically above most of the school and they encourage discipline and respect.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2018

Great school tgat challenges the students. My only complaint us all the printed workbooks and worksheets and lack of use of actual textbooks.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2018

Average experience. It's a tough call considering the other schools in the area. For some, this is the best option but they lack compassion for kids. The curriculum is a little advanced, so you will have to stay on top of your kid. Good luck in your search.
Submitted by other on February 14, 2018

Excellent, my children are thriving with the attention and curriculum offered at this school.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2017

Horrendous experience. Would not recommend this school to anyone. There is an obvious lack of diversity at this school. There are very few students of color and virtually no staff members of color at all. This school does not represent the socioeconomic and cultural diversity of the area whatsoever. The only concern appears to be test scores and they have filled the school with white children from middle class families to achieve that goal.
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2017

I have 2 children in this school & both my husband & I absolutely love the teachers & administration staff. We have found the teachers to be attentive to our childrens' needs & keep us informed on their progress. The school has a wonderful program that not only provides a great academic environment but also encourages and supports good citizenship too. We are so happy that our children have the opportunity to be in this school.
Submitted by other on April 20, 2017

My son has been harassed all year by others
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2017

Love the school. My child is excited to learn and the entire staff has supported her in her learning and development.
Submitted by other on October 16, 2016

Transferred because of the poor instruction and failure of the school to meet my child's needs.
Submitted by other on September 05, 2016

Great standards and great parent involvement. It's been a tough transition from regular public school, but my children have met the high expectations and are now thriving. I couldn't ask for a better school.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2016

We have hurdles to get over just like everybody else but the best part about this school is that they raise the bar and the kids reach it... Outstanding job to all the teachers that had to teach classical education. I have 3 scholars in PCCA and each one of them at different levels understood the work it took to get the good grades. It was a new way of learning and they met the challenge. We have uniforms at the school which for me is a blessing I never have to worry about the latest inappropriate trends.