Walker Elementary School (Magnet)

Ok so heres the deal I went here for grades 1-5, I'm about to start 7th grade but I was at the top of my class in 6th grade, because of this school and the caring staff I'm one of the smartest people in my grade. I can say so much about this school most of them being good, but there are some flaws. I'll start with the good, My FSA scores were always high {4 on math 5 on reading} I've never once failed an important test, and the staff is amazing for the most part but some do play favorites, I had an amazing teacher for 2nd and 3rd grade {yes the same teacher, no I didnt stay back} she loved us so much and she played a big part in who I am today she even still keeps in touch with me and several of my friends to help us out but its not just her the, its the principals, the conselours, and even the lunch ladies. I even had the opportunity to be on the morning anouncments from grades 3-5 and that also helped me a lot with confidence, speaking, and finding out what I wanted to do with my life. Theres so much more to talk about with this school I made some really amazing friends, and although bullying does happen its rare and we all stand up for each other. The school is located in a dangerous area so there are many code reds and stuff but nothing serious ever rlly happens and you get used to it, also thats not a flaw of the school its a flaw of the NEIGHBORHOOD/AREA the school is in. Also I'm not just smart all of the people I know from here has never failed the FSA snd the lowest final grade theyve gotten was a C or F AT WORST cuz they were bad. Also I cant rlly speak on the special education. Another thing they have pretty good aftercares and in school programs. If you take anything away from this very long review take this its an amazing school and I couldnt have asked God for a better one.

I received a child that attends this school, first of all the surrounding area is the hood. Second of all the front service staff acts like they hate their job and they speak to the children as if they are worthless. I went there today and not only did the lady at the front desk NOT check my identification to pick up a child but she did not even get up from the comfort of her desk to tend to children across the room, she simply kept yelling at them. Additionally my research shows this is an F school, yikes!! I knew something wasn't right when the kindergarten teacher told me during a conference that the child is doing well although the child is barely reading and it's the end of the year. Standards here are extremely low, cant wait for the child to attend a different school next year.

We love the principal, assistant principal, teacher s and office staff. We happy with VSY

4 BECAUSE HALF OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS FINISH SCHOOL AND THEY STARTED AT THURGOOD

Exceptional institution with very high and achievable standards. Love the school's culture. The leadership and teaching are exceptional. A thriving institution with the students and parents put first.

The school has been so good to my daughter! She received speech therapy since PK3 exceeding our expectations, she has made great friends and loves to go to school everyday. It feels like everybody is family, they are very welcoming and the teachers are top notch very communicative and caring. They work on individualizing education for your child's needs to make them thrive academically and socially. It is not easy to get in but if you do you’ll have no regrets ever. It’s a wonderful, safe and intellectually stimulating learning environment in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.