Timber Trace Elementary School

i am an involved Grandmother of a 2nd grader named Ryan Foster. My Grandson loves his school and adores doing math. He goes to the computer and does coolmath.com and other websites that was taught to him by his teachers at your school. Thanks for doing such a great job with him, he read so much, spells out words, etc. The family tries to encourage hin as much as possible. You are doing a great job!! Grandma Sheila

My daughter started Kindergarten at Timber Trace and she has excelled wonderfully. Her teacher is excellent and school personnel have always been very pleasant. The math and science nights that they do in the fall and winter are nice and well organized, but more space is needed for the amount of parents and students that attend. Otherwise, great job, teachers and staff at TT! We are very pleased.
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i went to Timber Trace for second grade and third. It is the best school to go to. It has excellent teachers and great educational events k- 5. If i was a parent, and i had two choices for schools, i would defiantly pick Timber Trace!

My daughter started kindergarten this year and I don't have anything bad to say about the school. My daughters teacher is great and my daughter loves going to school at Timber Trace.
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2010-2011 was my sons first year at TT. Wasn't real impressed. Principal was ok but Asst. Principal did not seem to care much. Don't like the fact on picture day the kids had to wear uniforms. Also not much creativity goes into 5th grade end of year activities. Office staff is helpful but administration is so-so. ESE dept though is great and right on target. Teacher communication is not that great. Hard to get to speak to teachers, and they do not always call back. Not able to speak with them in a timely manner. All I can say is this school is in my area so I must make the best of it.
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I have been a student there for the past 6 years since kindergarten and i'm in 5th grade now. It is a great school! All the teachers are so nice especially the art teacher. The teachers make sure you understand everything and help you through a subject you might not be that good at. I'm gonna really miss it after this year as i head to middle school but i'll always have the memories. :)

I love everything about this school. Great staff, beautiful grounds and I feel that my son is in a safe environment. He loves being there!
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My daughter went to Timber Trace for 3 yrs - K through 2nd - we moved to what should be the heart of education in Florida - Gainseville FL Home of our precious Gators. I have to tell you that being in one of the hubs of education that my daughter was a full year ahead of all her peers when she started classes at her new shcool which by all comparisons was just like TT on paper - well it wasn't - for a full yr my daughter was learning everything she had already learned at TT and it was not till she was in 4th that she started learning new things. Be greatful that this school strives on a higher education - they mean it and produce it!!!!!
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I think Timber Trace is a wonderful school. My oldest child attended years ago and is now about to go off to college. He remembers many teachers with fondness and will credit this school with helping him achieve what he has today. My youngest child is now in 4th grade and loves the school too. If you get involved and go to the PTA meetings and share your criticisms with the staff, your needs will most likely be met. The art teacher there is amazing! My kids couldn't wait until Art time rolled around!
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We came from a small town in a small state! this school helped our son out alot! you will love it! altho we were scared being he went to private before here, but this school is great! he has learned so much! the teachers want to help! the school in doing the best! the after school program is good, they do well with kids as well! good school over all! highly reccomend it!
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Both of my students attened Timber Trace and I have to tell you what an awesome school it is. The teachers, admistration and parents are all in it for the students.
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Overall is not a bad school. There are a few wonderful teachers here. Some of the faculty specially at parent pick they are tired and rude. Lately there is a lot of yelling. Like parents need that from another adult, when they are piccking up their children. Their is not respect specially isf you are black or hispanic. They will treat you different.It is so sad that this is still going on this days 21st century.Safety of the kids after school while getting in their cars is not important anymore. They dont care if they are safe with seatbelts on before they are yelling at you telling u to go. They are trying to get over 800 students out in 15 minutes. That is not safe.Is going to take someone getting hurt pretty bad before anyone does something about this.
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This is our first year at TT our son came from a local Catholic School. Thank Goodness we found out that Private is all about the money. TT Teachers are so far second to none.My son is happy, and his work is hard and it's challenging. Not the sameold baby work he was used to at the North Palm Beach Catholic School. Even the front office is wonderful. We have come across so many families that have left private for TT and we can see why. It's only uphill , the Asst. Principal is awesome. Always available at anytime to address your concerns.Fabulous Parents, not stuck up at all! Real Deal....
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My daughter will start her 2nd yr at Timber Trace and I am very please. She went from a C average in Broward County to at the end of the year with only 1 month in this school having a B average. The staff and teachers really care about the children and there education and saftey and make it enjoyable for the students as well.
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Two of my three children have attended Timber Trace Elementary. The third is entering Kindergarten this year. I have always been very satisfied with parent/teacher communication, fair grading, high expectations of students, opportunities, and the overall professionalism of teachers and administration.
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Our child has been attending Timber Trace for the past 3 years. Teacher quality is high and it is obvious they are there for the students. Strong and involved PTA and Advisory Board. Our child looks forward to going to school every day. New Hands on Science Lab added this year, is a positive for all the K-5 students. As well as the new computer lab with a certified instructor. Our child's teachers are always willing to take time to meet with us if there is a concern. The use of Edline is a great tool to keep us up to date and involved in class activities.
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The school is absolutely amazing. I was in the graduating class of 2003. I am now moving on to Suncoast (7th in the nation) for IB. Without Timber Trace i would not be where i am today. The teachers are wonderful and the curriculum put the students well above state standards.
—Submitted by a former student

From a interns point of view: excellent teachers, unlimited resources, high percentage of parent involvement. Average teacher student ratio 20/1.
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I think that the academics in this schools are one of the top tens in the county & am very happy with the staff & teachers of the school. My daughter has vome a long way & I hope that my little child will recieve the same. The availability of music, srt, and other activites are great. The only thing that I wish that they did have is soccer for a sport. I think that soccer is a very good game for stress, & any knid of anger. The level of the parents that are involved in their children at this school is enormous! but I wish that they had a bit more sports activities.
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Timber Trace Elementary teaches to the FCAT testing. They are not interested in your child as a person to help them grow or nurture. Most of the parents do their own child's homework and no one says a thing about creativity. pe/ music/gym/art are on rotations schedules and not given every week. Focus is on gaining money for test scores.
—Submitted by Lynn, a parent