Walter C. Young Middle School

This school is the worst. From a student's point of view, the Administration doesn't care about the student's opinions. They recently put us to sit with our classes at lunch, which makes us look like a bunch of elementary students. If we don't have friends in that class, we are forced to sit with other students in silence while we eat our lunch. This also crumbles our group of friends seeing that we don't get to talk to them anywhere but lunch. Also, the school is kept dirty with no soap in the bathrooms and occasionally there will be toilet paper. The water fountains are also covered in gunk. I advise you to not send your child to this school. Ever since the new principal has come in, the school has gone down hill. Two years of being principal and all of the students are already against him. And, he doesn't take it well when students want to voice their opinions. He immediately gives a detention or even suspension if you petition against one of the rules at school. :(

Great school! My child attended New Renaissance Middle School prior to enrolling at WCYMS, I am so impressed with not only the academics that my child receives but the care of the staff. My daughter's behavior and attitude has change tremendously the past year since I transferred her to Walter C. Young Middle School. Keep striving at being the best!
—Submitted by a parent

Great school!!! Thanks to the teachers and staff for encouraging students to continue their education and become successful in life. My sons are doing very well!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Awsome school! My son love it! They have lots of great programs too!
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Walter C Young Middle is a great school. I wen there and do not regret it. It has good teachers and I havelearned so much there, sure there are a few that aren't that good but most of them have taught me life long skills. This is only public middle school in south broward that has orchestra, the pembroke pines charter middle schools do not have orchestras while this school does. The orchestra here prepares you for the Flanagan High School orchestra which is truly amazing. Being a resource center it hosts the Relay for Life giving students in the school a big chance to take an important role in it since they can get so invovled. There are a lot of activities compared to the local charter middle schools, and the sports aren't very good but they help prepare you for Flanagan High School's awesome sports team.
—Submitted by a former student

WCYM has been an outstanding school for my child. The school exceeded all of my expectations and I feel that my daughter was overly prepared for high school.Every teacher at WCY speaks English and speaks it well. WCY is a great school with great students and great teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

I am not satisfied with this school. I feel alienated. Some of the teachers seem not to care about the students'progress. Also, how can students speak proper English if the teachers do not. In short,having come from Lakeside Elementary to this is culture shock.
—Submitted by a parent

I am very impressed with the academic standard and the discipline that are maintained in the school. The teachrs in the 8th grade where my child is are very enthusiastic and vibrant. Her electives, Peer Counseling and Peer court have given my child immense skills in mediation, advocacy,and confidential counselling. I have no doubt that these skills will mold her later career choices.
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Great school, Great teachers, always available to me. My second son is now attending here. As in any school, if you are a parent and involved with your child, they will thrive. Both my boys are involved in activities outside of school, so I cant comment about extra curricular programs. The teachers really CARE and were always very responsive to the boys needs. It is a shame the high school this school feeds into is so poor. They should take some lessons from WCY! Facilities are EXCELLENT for a Middle school!
—Submitted by a parent

PTA: good at getting the funds from you but never gave an update, or called again. Pros:1)A rating,@)good selection of core classes taught at appropriate level.3) Good selection of electives. 4)Teachers care and are knowledgeable Cons: electives grading is too easy. They do not challenge the children. Most do not even have tests. The kids even realize that its a joke when the questions and answers are reviewed before the tests. 2) Focus it too high on passing all kids, even when they need to fail. I had one child that dragged behind by his choice (F's four quarters), They constantly gave him makeups even for his FCAt's. 3)they have poor control over class, kids are out of line. 4)few sports provided, though they have a great gym and field. 6)uniforms are not enforced, or kept neat. 7)teachers are understaffed and undersupplied with tools and materials.
—Submitted by a parent

My son, graduating to high school in the fall, had many challenges throughout the past year. His Spanish teacher was changed three times. I believe that the school has found a permanent teacher now. He did much better in the second part of the year. The faculty seem to be very willing to meet with parents and there are a number of teachers who do their best to bring out the best in your child.