W. G. Sanders Middle School

Its a lot of students bullly other kids around and teaches don't seem like they care don't think my kid coming back there next year

As a parent, I'd strongly advise others to consider other options. There's been ongoing bullying issues towards the minority in numbers that haven’t been addressed PROPERLY by the administration. These kids feel scared attending this place because of fights and racial comments towards them. Another important issue and serious concern is that students aren't really thriving academically. What's going on that the staff and Principal aren't really doing enough? It feels like the school isn’t providing the support that students need, and there's definitely a concern to be addressed and correct. It's important to look for an environment where every child feels safe and supported and unfortunately Watkins-Nance Elementary is not it!

This school is one of the best-kept secrets in this large district. The teachers are kind, and the administration staff really goes beyond the call of duty to help their students. I would recommend this school to anyone who needs a change from other schools that care about nothing but themselves. The principal is great, and the assistant principal is very helpful. The teachers communicate well, and my child really feels safe in this school. Thank you, Bradley!

We can’t speak highly enough about this school. Our daughter has been there since the spring and has been absolutely thriving. You can really tell how much the teachers and staff care about each individual child. I really love how involved the keep us parents and always give updates throughout the day.

We enrolled our son at Timmerman when he was around 18–20 months old. This review reflects our personal experience.At the time, he had a speech delay. During nap time, I was told his teachers would clap near him to check whether he could hear. There was frequent concern expressed to us about possible hearing issues. We had his hearing professionally tested, and his results were normal.One moment that was especially difficult for us was during a classroom birthday celebration. In a photo shared from that day, our son can be seen sitting near the wall and crying while the other children were seated at the table. We were told there wasn’t enough room at the table for him. As parents, that was upsetting to see.While he was enrolled, there was one incident where he bit another child. We understand biting can happen at this age, particularly for children with limited language skills who become frustrated. It was not acceptable behavior, and we addressed it seriously. However, we sometimes felt that he may have been viewed primarily through the lens of that incident rather than as a toddler still developing communication skills.We did not have a formal sit-down meeting to discuss a clear plan of support, which we would have appreciated. Our son cried at drop-off each day, and after about a month, we decided to withdraw him.He is now at a different school and is thriving. He enjoys going, and we have seen significant positive growth.Every child is different. Our experience may not be the same as others’, but for families whose children need extra patience or support, I encourage you to ask detailed questions about how developmental differences are handled and how communication with parents works.There are wonderful educators out there, and finding the right fit can make all the difference.