Meadow Woods Elementary School

My son is now in High School, my daughter is now in 2nd grade. My entire experience with Meadow Woods Elementary has been Positive. The teachers are caring and devoted to helping each child suceed. The principle listens to concerns if there are ever any that come up, and reponds in an effective way to resolve the issue. Our family loves the school and the teachers. The only negative I would bring up is the office staff is not as helpful to parents as they could be. However, the extended day staff couldn't be better! As a parent I feel happy leaving my daughter there because she's happy! Overall it's a great school!
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and principals at this school are top-notch. My son is only in first grade but both his kindergarten teacher and now his first grade teacher have been excellent. The teacher -student ratio is good at an average of 18-20 students per teacher. My husband and I are very involved in both my sons activities and community meetings etc. This is a very important for every child's success in school. I give high marks to this school.
--Submitted by a parent

MW focuses on academics. The area is low socio-economic, and because funding comes from taxes that we as parents pay on on our homes, there is not much that goes to extra curricular activities, tutoring and afterschool events. Parents at this school do not attend the PTA meetings. When the district decided not to build a new school for MW, a small amount of parents responded; however, many teachers rallied for a new school even writing their Congressman on behalf of the school and the parents. Before we as parents ask more of the school, we need to ask ourselves: How are we helping our children at home? MWE is a good school with good teachers. There are always exceptions to the rule. Until we as parents stop seeing the school as a babysitting service for our children, and until we begin to become involved, not much will change.
--Submitted by a parent

attitude problem - most of the school staff need an attitude adjustment also the other day, I picked up my daugther due to an illness she had and no one care to ask for an I.D.
--Submitted by a parent

mw needs to offer more extra activites and tutoring after school.Just because the teahers are funny does not mean it is a good school.Also teachers should just focus on teaching ,and not base class room learning on FCAT.
--Submitted by a parent

There a re not much extracurricular activities offered at this school except for meetings and afterschool care for the children. they do have some occasional special activities such as fairs, plays and concerts but I was hoping to see like a acting group or other extracurricular activity that the children may benefit from. Such as a book club, math club something. Also, I do not think they emphasize on science or language enough. I understand that in middle school and in High School, it would be taught. However I do believe it should still be something the kids should learn throughout the year. FCAT materials are emphasized way too much. I think the children should have an well rounded education but that is an issue for the Board of Ed not this school. The teachers are great. The Staff are responsible and hold a certain integrity.
--Submitted by a parent

I believe that safety should be more emphasized around the school area especially for the little kids and younger kids. A more strict method of picking up kids by car should be implemented by asking ID's. Other than that, it is a great school and has an excellent Principal and teachers.
--Submitted by a parent