Frances Wakeland Elementary School

We chose to bypass our zoned school, which was A rated, to come to Wakeland. It is also at least twice the drive each way....and we love it. If you want an example of a school being better than their rating look no further than Wakeland. Dr. Fradley is amazing, the staff attentive, caring and involved. The kids are full of energy, polite and love being there. Other schools score better on the FCAT, but I doubt the teaching that is going on surpasses Wakeland. Let's face it some schools score better due to demographics, not the quality of education. We also love the diversity of the student body and the global approach to the material. And oh yeah, the fact it is an IB school means the teachers have more training and live up to a higher standard than most other schools.
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Wakeland Elementary is a wonderful school. Great staff, teachers and administration that truely care about each child. I highly reccomend it to anyone looking for an amazing education for their children.
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I cannot say enough about this school.The principal and entire staff are 110% committed to the kids. My children love being there and they are growing and becoming internationally minded young people, while being constantly challenged in academics.
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Can not put into words how amazing this school is. You have to be part of it to undstand it! LOVE WAKELAND
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My grandson as improved his math, reading, science and all other skills since he has attended Frances Wakeland Elementry School.
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I love Wakeland IB, because of the whole world learning environment and real world diversity. We have extremely dedicated teachers and a principal that it out of this world.
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IB program in general is pretty good as it more closely resembles international standards. This school has an excellent leader in principal Dr. Fradley and the teachers follow the leader. The faculty's commitment and energy is obvious. The IB program in other states have been well known and draws so many students that the waiting list could be so long. We feel lucky to have one within reasonable driving distance. Our child is in 2nd grade, had been here since K.
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This year I moved both my kids to this school and they are loving it. The school is kinda far from our home and we do our own transportation as the school bus does not arrive at our community but it is definitely worth it. Being in technology industry, I consider myself a global worker and not quite sure where my job would take me next, so I wanted my children be taught in such a manner that they could survive anywhere. I believe Wakeland's IB programme provides such skills and exposure to my kids. Principal is great and he knows every kid by his/her name and very hardworking teachers and staff.
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This school has been great for my son--challenging, and lots of one on one!
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The staff and faculty at Wakeland are excellent. My wife and I chose this school because of the World IB Program. The Principal Dr. Fradley is excellent and very involved with the students on a daily basis. I recommend this school to all.
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