Berkshire Elementary School

1060 Kirk Road

School District

Palm Beach
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 01, 2023

I like this school.. and my love this school and teachers
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2023

NARCISSA is NOT a teacher! Why is she on TIKTOK insulting students and parents. REVOLTING attitude and behavior. Shame on this school and district for allowing this type of person to bully especially on social media
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2022

Poor communication.. they don't know who's is my new daughter teacher yet.. how is that possible?
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2020

Muy decepcionada de esta escuela no he recibido el apoyo para mi hija lo que ha llevado a ella estar más desinteresada en los estudios
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2019

While our experience hasn't been perfect, we've definitely had more positive experiences than negative with this school. We've used quite a few schools and they have the same problems we've seen everywhere else - there are some great teachers and staff who really care about and nurture the kids, and some who you can tell maybe used to be that way, but are now just there because they need the paycheck.
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2017

This is a complete joke starting with the principle. If you have a complaint she'll put of contacting you as long as possible, even a month. Also this school rewards the kids with behavioral problems with cookies and candys. My child and her friends have been punch , slapped, kicked by another student in their class and NOTHING has been done. Dress code, there's no dress code so don't bother buying the close required. They don't care what your child is dressed in as long as they have clothes on. Also you would think the dual language program is an amazing program. WRONG !!! This only works when you have the right teachers. My child got an awful English teacher who spoke to them more in Spanish than English and she cares more about arts and craft than teacher her class how to read. Therefore my child is advanced in Spanish and not English. Dropping off and picking up is also an issue. You have parents walking in front of cars thinking the own the road. I'm surprised boo es been hit by a car this year. Parents start lining up at noon in the car pool line. If you do have a problem the only person in the school with the balls to show their face is the vice principal !!! Overall the school is a joke faculty doesn't know what their doing half the time. Myself as a parent have had to tell faculty the rules and it's my first year at this school. This school also asked for money left and right donation, field trip, pictures,and state for thwy swnd home to sale. At the rate this school asks for money I might as well put my child in a private school or charter school. Other parents have told me about teachers calling kids dumb and yelling in their faces. I have seen this first hand of teachers yelling in kids faces and the principal, will just "well I don't just hire anyone". Clearly she does, she's been at the school 2 years now and the problems started to surfaces when she became principal. Go Figure!!!
Submitted by other on April 07, 2016

I had to take my kids out of their old school because of bullying. This school I feel has young energetic teachers and staff and this school also care and think alot about the kids. The kids actually get to do stuff, like gardening and science projects etc.. The fact that it's bilingual is a plus as well. You're welcome to eat lunch everyday if you wanted to. Every week it's something they have going on to do at the school with the kids. Dances, shows etc. It's a great school wish I would of put my kids here earlier. :/
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2015

Seems like a nice school but not completely happy with a few things as of now. The workload my child comes home with.... Almost nothing. The homework brought is material learnes last year from prior school and therefore completed in less than 5 min. So as a parent I am just a little disappointed but my child seems to genuinely be happy so far. Also as non Florida native ...God forbid you ask about a rain policy ... Talk about making a parent feel stupid especially since if it does rain the students aren't let out right away... Just needed clarification on procedures. Lets see what end of school year brings.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2013

My son is in Kindergarten , is his first year in Berkshire E..School. I am very greatful with the teacher of my son because always is there to help my kid.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2012

Some good teachers. Can be a lot better. Is better this year than before but still under any parent expectations.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2010

My daughter had a great teacher for half the year this year, and she has excelled tremendously in his class. The principal, however, had him replaced with a new teacher in the middle of the year without any warning whatsoever. My girl was very upset, and as she explains to me so was the rest of the class. The teacher that replaced the previous one was a young girl who hollered at the kids all the time and my daughters performance came to a standstill. After doing a little bit of investigating it turns out that the principal is a mean spirited old woman who has done this to anyone she just does not like. I tell you, if the old principal (2009) is still there, opt to have your child go elsewhere... I am glad my daughter is out of that school.