Sessums Elementary School

11525 Ramble Creek Drive

School District

Hillsborough
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 25, 2022

Both my boys attended this school for K-5. We had fantastic teachers and the principal was also responsive and helpful.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2021

My kids, 5 and 6, just started attending Sessums Elementary School this year. They attended a private school previously and I have to say, I am impressed with Sessums. I was very skeptical about public schools because of the bad reputation they get, but when I compare the education they were receiving at the private school with what I am seeing them bring home now, it is pretty much just as good if not better. I love that the school is requiring the children to use masks for everyone's safety. At this time, I give Sessums an A+.
Submitted by parent on October 18, 2019

This school is great. The teachers are amazing. I love the overall culture of the school; teaching and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.
Submitted by other on August 12, 2016

My son has been going to Sessums for a year and we are all very happy with the school. Teachers, principal and the guidance counsellor all great.
Submitted by parent on June 02, 2015

There is nothing good to say about this school. Half of the teachers will not even respond when you tell them the good morning. They are very rude to both children and the parents. My girl was damaged self-esteem with many penalties, because that's how they work do not use incentives only punishment. The Principal you'll never know her unless you ask for an appointment at the office,and when know her you understand why the teachers are so rude, because she is in charge of defending the teachers, she does not care about the children's. Another thing is that do not allow parents to accompany children to the field trip.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2014

I honestly have not had anything good to say about this school! I am a military wife and a parent of 3 older children. So I am not new at this. This school sucks when it comes to parent consideration. Meet the teacher was on Friday for 1 hour during 2pm to 3pm. Not accommodating for working parents. Last year tons of issues. Like my son showing up bruised down his face at day care and no not of what happened. Limited number of parents aloud to go on field trip for kindergarten (I was told I could not go because they had to many parents. Problem with that is my first child was lost during a field trip. I feel that kindergarten are to young to go with out parent) This school comes off as uncaring and annoyed if a mom wants to be involved.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2014

I love this school. My two older children went here and my youngest one goes here too. We have had nothing but great experiences. My children have all been on the honor roll or principals honor roll as well so the curriculum is challenging but the teachers make learning fun. I also think the staff is amazing with the kids. Those kids are well cared for and truly loved by the staff. I would recommend this school to anybody who asked.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2014

This school is average. The school is not welcoming of parents. One parent volunteer for activities and I was told that I could not accompany my young child to breakfast. The curriculum is boring and uninspiring. Tons of worksheets and teaching to tests. We are looking into magnet and charter school options for next year.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2013

Great school, great teachers. They are wonderful with my child that has autism :) Actually went to Winthrope and pulled him out to go to sessums because it was that much better.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2013

SESSUMS- I have a 1st grader w/ADHD, and I have struggled trying to manage his difficulties without meds.This yr I put him on it,so his self esteem wouldnt be affected &he could focus.(He was A&B student without meds, but very impulsive and you had to tell him 4 times to do a task because he's gets distracted.) I made his teachers aware on 1st day of school and at great length.Since then, he's been made a spectacle of in front of his class when he's "not paying attention",made to eat lunch alone for a week because "he isn't eating his lunch", and I get called at work because " he wasn't focused for a 4 hour SAT test, and wasn't paying attention to the question being read to the class." WELL, lack of appetite is a side effect from his medication, so if he said he's not hungry, rather than punish him in front of his entire class, why not offer him a substitution like PB&J? She also talked about him w/teacher in the class next door, in a negative manner, in front of my son. I am hurt. My 6 y/o now comes home saying "it's ok mom,I am bad in her class,cuz she has to tell me to do stuff more than once,so I guess she's telling the truth." WHY WOULD A TEACHER LOWER A 6 Y/O SELF ESTEEM??
Submitted by other on December 28, 2012

I attended this school K-5 and I had no complaints with any of my teachers.They were the foundation to my great grades even here in middle school.There were tons of activities throughout the year and if you had any problems,the guidance counselor or teacher was there for you.Right from kindergarten they teach you to respect one another and the guidance counselor always talks to classes each month with different themes.The school is kept clean and very green unlike my current school.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2012

My son is in kindergarden at Sessums and I am starting to become very displeased with his teacher. I admit he sometimes has trouble focusing but his teacher sends him home with 6 or more things that he hadn't completed during the school day. I find that to be unacceptable. She should put a little more focus on him and make sure he is completing his assignments. I agree it is my responsibility to help him with his hw which I do every day but it is her responsibility to teach him and make sure he is keeping up with the class. I don't even receive notes telling me if he is falling behind or not. Only "turn in ASAP" on a sticky note attached to a bunch of assignments. She also forgets to send the assignments on friday and sends them monday expecting them back the next day. Having to do all that work in one night is frustrating to my son as I'm sure it would be for any child in kindergarden. I am hoping that things improve soon and that I am not going to have to spend the whole summer getting him caught up.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2010

I agree...my son too is in the 4th grade. He is having difficulty with math and reading, but ALL this school worries about is FCAT! He is being bullied too.
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