204 E
Hollywood, FL 33027

My son graduated from WCY last year. They have a very strong science department as well as exceptional math teachers. The English department could use improvement, but overall it's one of the only highly rated middle schools in the district that allows reassignments. Not to mention, the band program is amazing under the direction of Mr. T. I drove from Hollywood just for my son to have a decent middle school. If Broward wants to close middle schools why not start with the failing ones in Hollywood? Nothing but good things to say about Mr. Henderson and WCY middle.

The school tries hard to stay afloat: students are learning, and many staff members work incredibly hard. However, great teachers don’t seem to stay long here. The amazing English teacher left after what seemed like internal conflict. Meanwhile, despite constant complaints from parents and students, the worst teachers remain. I mean the Spanish and Media Studies teachers.Tracy Chandler (Spanish teacher) is the most concerning. She’s unkind, inconsistent, and grades unfairly - students get F’s and I's (!!!) on well-done tests. She treats students harshly and creates a toxic environment. My daughter, an honors student, received her lowest grade from this teacher after we respectfully raised concerns. Sadly, the school continues to protect her, damaging students’ well-being and the school’s reputation.

I would absolutely recommend this school for K-5th grade. It was through a recommendation from friends and co-workers which were students themselves as well as their kids which led me to send my child to Lakeside Elementary. My child was not the strongest student, but the teachers were always there to notify us if there was a subject matter in which my child was struggling in. The teachers would collaborate on areas where he needed help and send extra assignments for him to work on if needed. I definitely saw growth in his maturity, desire to learn and improve as a student throughout the years. I have nothing, but good things to say about our experience at Lakeside from the administration, faculty, front desk, and aftercare team. I am grateful for our time there at Lakeside Elementary and will miss the love and support we received as he is now advancing to middle school. Keep up the great work and as always Go Gators !!!!!!!!