1812 Sherbourne St
Winter Garden, FL 34787

As someone who moved into the area from out of state, I was excited to see what an elementary school that rated 10/10 would be like. My overall reaction was simple: disappointing. The school probably did best in the academic area, but was just average at communicating with parents and pretty poor at fostering a sense of school-wide community and making newcomers (of which there are quite a few) feel welcome and included. We never felt like the principal made any effort to connect with us as parents. The clubs and activities seemed geared toward a few select students and information about how to get involved in or qualify for those clubs was very hard to come by. In short, I'm glad my children are moving on after one year in this school. They were made to feel excluded by their friends as well and even bullied at times. We're hoping for a better experience in middle school.

This school has many great teachers and people here but there many things people can get away with. For example I got called a slur in class and my teacher did nothing about it. The dean doesn’t take some report’s seriously and most students I know are scared or too intimidated to approach him, including myself.

As a sophomore at this high school, I have had a pretty good overall experience thus far. The environment is pleasant and clean, and most of the staff is "chill" and friendly. It's worth mentioning that the principal, Andrew Leftakis, is one of the coolest I've met. He interacts with the students a lot and brings positive energy to the school.Regarding my ratings, I've given careful consideration to each category. When it comes to learning, there will always be students who aren't interested or engaged. However, I've met a handful of students in this school who are dedicated to learning and are performing exceptionally well academically. While I cannot speak for the rest of the student body, my experience with students in advanced classes has been positive.Regarding teaching, I can only speak to my experience with the core class teachers. In my two years at this school, all of my core class teachers have been enthusiastic about teaching and have shown a genuine interest in their students' success. However, this hasn't always been the case with elective classes, which is why I gave the "Teaching" score less than perfect. Because elective classes are considered less important than core classes, I've noticed that some teachers don't seem to care as much. They're still respectful and friendly, but they don't have the same level of investment in the class. Whether this is good or bad is up to personal interpretation.In terms of social-emotional support, I don't have any personal experience with this. However, I've heard positive feedback from friends and my significant other about the supportive counselors and staff at the SAFE (Student Assistance and Family Empowerment) office. The students themselves also deserve recognition for being supportive and helpful, especially in clubs designed to provide support.When it comes to special education, this school does an excellent job of assisting students with disabilities. They offer a range of fun and engaging activities and programs for these students.I feel safe at this school. Commotions are rare; the school has a good safety record.Finally, Windermere High School places a strong emphasis on involving parents in their students' academic life. Parents have access to their child's Canvas account, where all assignments are posted, as well as their grade book. In addition, the school provides support to families who may be struggling financially, including the provision of free lunch to eligible students.