641 Laurel Ln E
Pembroke Pines, 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.

I am very disappointed with my experience at Silver Palms Elementary, particularly regarding how the school staff, especially the principal, handled a concerning situation involving my child. My child consistently expressed worry and distress about how he was being treated by another student, but unfortunately, nothing was done until I personally made a call and became involved. I found the aftercare staff to be quite rude and unhelpful, seeming unsure of how to appropriately handle certain situations. Because of these experiences, I decided to withdraw my child from the school. Since transferring to a new school, he has been much happier, his grades have improved, and he has made better friends.It is important for schools to prioritize the well-being and safety of their students, and I hope Silver Palms Elementary will reflect on these issues to improve their response and support for students in the future.

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.