Phyl's Academy

12361 Northwest 14th Street

Plantation, FL 33323

16 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on August 19, 2023

Great environment, curriculum of choice stimulates creativity and learning. Staff takes care of all students with excellent care and love. Classrooms are neat organized and spacious. Nutritious Meals are catered daily. Playgrounds are fun equipped and inviting.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2022

The administration does not care about the children as they claim. Their answer to handling conflict with a child is to kick them out of class, call the parent to get the child or keep them out of school for a week or more. They do not have patience with children. Communication with the parents is horrendous. I asked to observe my child's behavior that they "claim" is a disruption and I was told multiple times I was not allowed but to just pick up the child. They are very strict and enforce the mask/covid policy to their advantage. School notifications are emailed the day before or the day of sometimes. They do not have any resources for your child outside of academics. I have gone above and emailed, called, and left voicemails for the principal without a response several times. The elementary director is very rude. I would not recommend this school at all. Please beware.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2021

I will say very disappointed with the school, they need better teachers who knows how to teach the kids the right way and not yelling, I am not a teacher can tell you yelling is not teaching, everything for them is money and they have one 5th grade teacher and multiple kids in the class, teacher cannot manage the class. Favoritism with some kids from teachers, teachers put their hands on students which is not acceptable. I don't even know why they are still open. The kids are who they are suppose to be helping but they are not, give a lot of work and don't even check it and quick to write student and give them a number 4. I wouldn't recommend anyone to send their children there. They are quick to say kids are rude and disrespectful but the teachers are no better.
Submitted by principal on March 08, 2021

Welcome to Phyl’s Academy Preparatory School. We appreciate the opportunity of highlighting the many characteristics that make us unique in providing a challenging, yet nurturing environment for you and your child.At Phyl’s Academy, we believe that a good education nurtures a child’s cognitive, physical, social, and spiritual domains. Our curriculum is designed to allow every child the opportunity to reach success through a myriad of experiences.We have lots of things to offer our future students from afterschool programs, summer camps, swimming program, transportation, clubs and extracurricular acivities.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2020

The folks in charge are disconnected from whats real in the new world.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2018

Out of a scale of 10. I would rate this school a 3.5. The communication is the worst. Paperwork is often lost and no ESE accommodation for students. I was very hopeful when I enrolled my son. Now seeking another school.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2016

It is a family atmosphere there - all the teachers know each student and parent by name. They keep the parents informed about school activities each week by putting notes in the kid's homework notebook which has to be signed by the parent each week.
Submitted by other on April 25, 2016

The teachers are not professional at all they are rude and lie on kids but the education level is high and you learn alot
Submitted by parent on July 22, 2014

My daughter is going to the second grade and has been at Phyl's since she was 10 months. She started off at the Miramar campus and is currently attending the Margate campus. Overall, the level of education that these students are receiving surpasses what all of the public schools have to offer. I am a public school teacher. My daughter is 1 grade level academically higher than many kids her age. Her cousin also received her foundation there and when she went to public school, she was promoted to the next grade level . WE are NOT JAMAICAN and my daughter is never overlooked nor have I known there to be any favoritism. As a matter of fact she is very much loved by the staff at both campuses. The Miramar campus is excellent about keeping parents informed. However the Margate campus needs become more effective at communicating with ALL parents especially the ones that commute from Miramar and Pembroke Pines. I love the lunch program and the extra-curricular activities that they offer the students.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

I just registered my child for VPK and I am un-enrolling him. There is no communication between the parent and Administrators. I had to call and find out when school starts, where to buy uniforms and what is expected from me. The only communication you will receive is when the tuition is due....at THAT time they will find you telephone #, email and address but they will not do that with basic school information(i.e- when school begins, lunch info and the school calendar). I am Disappointed because I wanted to also send my 2nd child there but I cannot take things lightly when it comes to my child's education. Are you kidding me?? Please also note that you are paying out the nose for your child's education and you expect a certain level of communication but that is SEVERELY missing from this school. If you send 2 children there you are paying over $1600 per month for something that other private schools in Broward offer(Excelsior, Sawgrass Elementary, Nova, Pinecrest or American Heritage). I have come to understand that when spending money on private schools paying a little more makes a big difference!!!!!! -CONCERNED PARENT AND ANGRY CUSTOMER
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2012

This school is one of the best schools in the county when it comes to learning. There is a family atmosphere and the children are known by their names. Yes, the fees may have increased in the past years but when compared to other private schools they ae still one of the most affordable. The students are entered in county competitions, Spelling Bees and so on and they are always placed in the top. Yes, majority of the staff is from the Caribbean, however there is great discipline, the teaching and the lunch program are all excellent!
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2012

My daughter attends for her VPK i would not recommend you send your little ones here because the school needs to do better in all aspects especially when it comes to the little ones. I believed the hype and enrolled her early but there is no difference between here and any other decent vpk program. As they are private you must pay for anything and everything even lunch which is free everywhere else. On fridays if your child hasn't paid for popsicles better believe they will allow your child to sit there and watch other kids eat it. Its a shame how they don't keep you informed and you MUST be on top of everything of else you will be left out without warning so if you must send your children here where you better be from JAmaica or else you MUST keep a keen eye for all things relating to your child.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2012

My son attends now and my daughter atttended years ago. I think It was better back then. The school needs a serious upgrade. The registration fees are ridiculous!!!!!!!!! They should at leat transfer some of the money for the returning students. That is the only reason that I am not sending my son there for kindergarten. I would just take advantage of the free VPK and find a better, upgraded private school with a less teacher to student ratio for the same price!!! I'm sure other parents feel the same way!
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2012

My kids attended Phyl's for over 6yrs, i came to realized that the school is great for early learning; I was not impressed with the 25 kids in a classroom, lack of communications, the hike in the registration fee & the lack of usage of thechnology and science. The staffs have favoritism and are sometimes bias and unprofessional. I think this is a just overated school.
Submitted by parent on June 13, 2011

Phyl's is a good school but their registration fee is too high. Their class size needs to be smaller. I am paying for a private school not a public school. Most classes have over twenty kids.
Submitted by parent on December 04, 2009

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Submitted by parent on November 26, 2006

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