209 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.

My twins just completed the 5th grade dual language program at Lakeside, and we had a great experience there. They were there from Kindergarten through fifth grade, and I can say with confidence that Lakeside is truly a safe space. Dr. Rodriguez and Mrs. Leal have done a wonderful job of making a great school even better. The teachers are so dedicated, and the turnover rate has been very low from what I've seen. Their PTA is very active and really works hard to make school more engaging and fun for students. If Lakeside switched to a K-8th school, I'd send my kids there for middle school.