Park Trails Elementary School

10700 Trails End

School District

Broward
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 08, 2020

My children have been at Park Trails since kindergarten. They have each had teachers of the highest quality who demonstrate a love of learning and a passion for their craft.
Submitted by parent on November 19, 2018

Both of my kids got to Park Trails, its an awesome school!
Submitted by other on May 11, 2018

Our family had such a terrible experience at the school that we will not be returning.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2016

Lots of parent involvement at this school. Fun kids night activities during the year. Be involved if you want to be included. Great learning atmosphere if you can get past the horrible secretary at the front. She's there to make your life miserable. Ignore her as much as you can while you're there. Unfortunately, she's the gate keeper.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2016

Park Trails Elementary, under the leadership of Mr. Redshaw, has been a fabulous experience for us. The admin and teachers are exceptionally caring. The coaches (Coach Costillo), science lab teacher (Mr. HONEYager ROCKS), music and art teachers all love their professions and it shows in their work and support for their students. We have been so happy with Mrs. Supovitz and Ms. Goldstein and will miss elementary so much as we move on to middle school. Great memories at Park Trails and we couldn't be happier! Mrs. Brickman and Mrs. Shurpin, thanks for the great memories!
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2014

Teachers we've had so far have not been involved with children. This year's still doesn't know our child's name on day 3. Last year was no better. Parents are mostly from Parkland, so are rude snobs. Some are friendly, but the vast majority are just mean and judgmental. No parking lot makes pick ups and drop offs painful and long. Administration is friendly and helpful.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2014

I have two children one of who went to Park Trails the year before last and then we had to move to the west coast due to my husbands job...we came back to Parkland - for this school! I will never send my children to any other public school other then Park Trails. The staff is amazing; the parents are incredible; the teachers are so kind hearted; educated and truly care. Im so happy to be back in Parkland...this is were my children will remain until middle school.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2014

Park Trails is an excellent school. My daughter went their last year for Pre-K and the teachers are excellent. They do a great job with the ESE program and have great therapist there. The school is well maintained and kept up. They do a great job with the field day and events to bring the parents in to show them what their kids are doing. The main challenge one may have to get their child into Park Trails is the overcrowding due to the growth of Parkland. If you can get your child into the school, I would recommend it.
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2014

I have 3 kids at Park Trails. This is the 4th elementary school I have experienced and I have nothing but great things to say about our experience here. Every single one of the teachers my children have had have been amazing. They really go above and beyond to make learning fun, interesting, and challenging. My oldest is in the gifted program, and has really thrived. The gifted teachers are phenomenal. My two younger children are in the regular classes and have had incredible teachers as well- kind, caring, and willing to go above and beyond the curriculum to enrich the experience of their classes. When my middle child struggled in a subject, she received extra help. When she was ahead of the curve, she received enrichment work. The parents are very involved and the PTA does a lot of the school. There are a ton of great field trips and school activities. I think this is as good as is gets in Broward County.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2014

Awesome! I have had 4 children at Park Trails since its opening resulting in 18 years of experience. Two children have progressed through Park Trails, Westglades, and Douglas. Two are still in school and doing very well. I may not agree with Broward School board policies but I fully support the teachers at all of the local schools. The teachers at Park Trails go above and beyond to create an interesting environment to learn. This year my children have planted gardens, watched butterflies develop, and learned how to play chess. One child attended a national robotics competition, designed projects with a 3-D printer, and ran several lighting productions. All of these experiences taught them important lessons in lieu of traditional lectures. They have never complained about the environment of the school. In fact, they look forward to school everyday. We are very fortunate.
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2014

This is a wonderful school. I have two children and two nieces that attended K-5 (24 years of education) and I have nothing negative to report. The teachers are up on the latest educational trends but keep their roots in the "tried and true" strategies at the same time. The special classes are great, as the teachers are very knowledgeable in their areas. Both of my children have gone on to middle school to be part of NJHS and recommended for the Duke TIP program and National Young Leaders Program. The foundation was set at Park Trails. Not only do these teachers educate, but they TRULY care about the children. One teacher invited the class to her home for a day of gardening! Other teachers attend students' recitals and sporting events outside of the school day. I also heard about a teacher going to a student's home to visit her new baby sister. While another teacher kept a student after to help a child with his homework because his parents did not speak English. At this school your child will receive a great education, develop a love for school, and feel a sense of belonging.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2014

Park Trails is the worst elementary school ever. I have 5 kids and have seen 5 elementary schools due to moving and the age span of our children. This is by far the worst. The principal wants to know what can I do? but does nothing. The noise at the school is so high due to the lack of respect from the students. The cafe is so loud my child is in tears. The amount of sugar that they eat at school and the time spent in front of the tv is absurd. The teachers are under educated and lazy. The lack of interest in stimulating the children vs turning on the tv is like nothing I have ever seen. It is not Saturday morning. The staff does not require respect however uses a card system that means nothing as it is a zoo in the school at all times. They remove a misbehaving student and place them in a neighboring class not out of the classrooms. This school is not an A school is not a top school and should be avoided if you can. I may homeschool to avoid it.
Submitted by parent on July 12, 2013

This is an excellent schools. I have had two children in this school and the experience gets better each year.