Many of the previous good reviews were written with a different headmaster who has now left. The administration is extremely weak and teaching satisfactory but certainly not great, and the curriculum had to be changed due to oversights by the admin staff about the lack of core subjects being taught
... Read more - only after it was pointed out by parents. We are very sad we didnt consider Windermere Elementary which seems to do a better job all round. Resources are all to be provided by parents and the comment that the school embraces technology when they dont have computerised teaching screens is beyond me. I think some of the other comments are clearly not aware of what they are missing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/04/09
Horrible teacher Horrible staff Horrible everything nothing I recomend to your family
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Posted by a parent on 10/26/09
This is a great school because it pays special attention to students needs for learning. The teachers are great and the school has extra ordinary curricular activities.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Great School---Great Academics---Fantastic Administrators---Great Coaches----Travel Opportunities---Great Sports...You have to come for a tour of this amazing campus. There is no school like WPS....If you dont go here you are making a mistake. I researched all of the top Orlando Schools--and this school
... Read more is off the charts compared to the others....Go see it yourself! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/09
Windermere Prep is the best private school in central florida. I have 3 children at the school that used to be a lake highland. WPS goes the extra mile and the administration is great, they listen to the parents and students. The dean of students , Mr. Stone, and the middle school director, Mrs Davies,
... Read more go above and beyond for the kids. They have an approach that is all about educating the kids. I feel safe having my kids here. I trust fully in the administration to make the right decisions that are in the best interest of the kids. I recommend this school to all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/09
This is our third year at WPS and we couldn't be happier with the school. The class sizes are kept small so each child receives the individualized attention they need. All of the staff are friendly and caring. We are very lucky to be a part of such a wonderful school.
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
Ah-mazing school, I've had children at this school for three years now the first two years were a little bit rocky but ever since we got our new high school principal things have been going great. He really made this a great experince for me and my son, now with the IB on its way I am glad to have him
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/09
Our daughter is in grade 9 at WPS and we love it here. The high school principal is amazing, truly cares for the children and listens to the parents. He has really turned the high school around. The IB will only make the curriculum better. There are some problems with students making their own little
... Read more groups, but what high school does not have this problem? I have seen this get better as the year has progressed and issues are dealt with immediately. We are not very happy with the science teachers, but even this is being addressed. Beautiful campus, great sports facilities, and a wonderful atmosphere. We certainly are getting our money worth. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/09
Apparently people either love this school or hate it. Like any institution, there is the good and not so good. On balance, this is a good school getting better. With the completion this summer of the physical high school building the campus will finally have proper facilities for each grade level.
... Read more One can argue the merits of Meritas purchasing WP but the investment has accelerated the completion of the campus facilities as one benefit. The complaints about student cliques have some truth to them. However, my daughter has found acceptance and friends here despite our not being a part of the Windermere social scene. In her first year she was elected to the student council and Meritas sent the student council from each of their nine or ten schools to Geneva for a week long conference at their Switzerland campus. All expenses paid. Visit http://Team1649.com for an example of another good thing here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
Truly outstanding..The ib program is fantastic and they gave me an amazing experience, i don't see how anyone could not like this school
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Windermere schools — Windermere Preparatory School is located at 6189 Winter Garden Rd, Windermere FL 34786. 6189 Winter Garden Rd is in the 34786 ZIP code in Windermere, FL Windermere Preparatory School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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