Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School

Best school I have ever had experience with! I wished I attended this school as a child. We moved from Coral Springs where there are excellent Grade A schools and I was happily surprised with VSY. Not only did the school, program and faculty exceed my expectations but I am hoping that the school will eventually go up to High School. Best school by far in Broward! I went to a private school for half of my life and I must say the Montessori program here is highly recommended.
--Submitted by a parent

I am beyond disappointed with VSY. It took a long time to get in only to have my child repeatedly bullied, hit, punched, kicked, threatened etc (so much for their zero tolerance anti bullying policy) and in a class that I can only call chaotic at best. The ratio of 1:17, even w/ volunteers, has the kids wandering around & interrupting others kids learning. Issues w/ problem & disruptive students go unresolved (unaddressed?) as these kids are continuously allowed to disrupt the entire class & other students learning day after day. I do not see effective discipline or a respectful orderly class. The teacher always appears frazzled & unfocused, doing too many things at one time. I suspect this is due to so many kids in the class AND the Montessori method (which I now question). Big deal on the A rating & award if you aren't making sure my child reaches their potential every day and is safe from other kids poor behavior. I'm unimpressed with VSY & staff. Unfortunately this is touted as the best of local public schools offered.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school it's the best I think everyone should go to VSY! It's the #1 school in broward county and we have just one the blue ribbon award for being one of the best schools in the nation!!!!! I love this school I wish they had a middle school so I could still see my wonderful teachers and friends! We are like one big happy family!!!! So go to VSY! It's the BEST!!!!!! -Sarah Hoffman age 11

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! My child attended Pre-K through 5th grade. Class of 2011! We couldnt have made a better decision to send our child to VSY. Thank you VSY for the preperation of my child to venture on to bigger things! We are ready all because of the caring and courteous VSY faculty. You... VSY'ers have made our life so much easier. We will always be VSY Pioneers for life.... As it is always said..... VSY Rocks!
--Submitted by a parent

Prior to this school being a Blue Ribbon school, my daughter Olivia attended this school. This is a wonderful school. The teachers take pride in their work and the children are so beautiful. Learning is such a great experience and this is not a private school. My daughter is now an honors college student at Florida State and she says that VSY will be the reason for her success. Parents, this school is A+!
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter is in 2nd grade (2011-11 school year) and has been at this Montessori public magnate school since pre-k 3. She is currently in the gifted program and we could not be happier with her past and current teachers. Her Brownie troop also meets at the school. The student body is very diverse and all are respected.
--Submitted by a parent

VSY educates children based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori, using hands-on materials and intrinsic motivation to teach children the love of learning.
--Submitted by a teacher

Blue Ribbon Award Winning School this year! Best School in performance in Broward County across all schools! Staff enthusiastic and caring! Lets children work at their own pace to succeed!
--Submitted by a parent

It's Montessori and it's public!
--Submitted by a parent

Fantastic school strong determination for students to suceed ;the teachers are excellent,vsy is the best elementary school in usa , forget about privates schools they just want your money . If you can get your child in you wont the lottery. Mr strauss the principal is doing the best job in education matter. I'm a proud parent to have mine son in vsy miguel angel bermudez
--Submitted by a parent