Sandpiper Elementary School

NEVER ASK A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S PROGRESS. If you do then you are a troublesome parent who is to be avoided, no matter how friendly your inquiry. Teachers are obviously unhappy and the attitude of resistance and disdain from the teachers toward parents is unmatched by any other school. Cafeteria workers are rude and will IGNORE your child's requests for help. The PE teacher is abrasive to say the least and scared my child and caused her much anxiety. The ONLY place you'll find your child coming first is in their Aftercare program with Mrs. Godoy. Please choose another school for the best interest of your child.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of a first grader and I am quite disappointed in what I have experienced in this school. The office staff is uncaring (with the exception of the aftercare manager - Mrs Godoy is wonderful), and they will ignore you even when you stand at the front desk for 5 minutes waiting to be acknowledged. The teacher my child has is okay, at best. I've helped in my child's class and these teachers need lots of help from volunteers. The teacher is caring, however many kids seem to get left behind. Some of them don't know the difference between plus, minus, and equal. The PE teacher is scary. My child tells me she is constantly yelling at kids and saying inappropriately mean things to them. She yelled at my kid in the first class, saying, "You, red, get back in line!" because he was in a red sweater and trying to tie his laces. She also wouldn't let him take off his sweater during PE and it had gotten hot by that time. My complaints regarding this went unnoticed. Please talk to other parents before you consider this school
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter was transferred to Sandpiper about 2 months ago. The office staff was quite helpful and the process was quite smooth. At first, I was reluctant to have my daughter there. The school needs a face lift and compare to where she was coming from I felt like she was stepping down. However so far she is comfortable and happy with her teacher and the friends she has made. It is too soon to say anything else.
—Submitted by a parent

Sandpiper is the best school. The 5th grade teachers are the best! My daughters teacher informs me of everything going on. She pushes my daughter to succeed!
—Submitted by a parent

Wonderful school. I love the technology that the teachers use. Teachers are caring and loving!
—Submitted by a parent

Teachers are caring and they put the students first.
—Submitted by a parent

Well Sandpiper is offically a B school. Wonder why? Average for the area, would not expect any better.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a grandmother my children went to sandpiper all did exceptionally well and went on to college and graduated. However, now my grandson is attending the school. and while the teachers are still commited to education. The front office staff and the vice principal are rude and uncaring. I can't comment on the principal because she is never available. Good luck!
—Submitted by a parent

There are some very mean people working at this school, like another parent said. another carring parent
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent school and a shining star in Broward County Public Schools. My son is now in 2nd grade and has been doing very well at Sandpiper. The teacher's are committed to helping the students not only to succeed but to EXCEL. Great academic programs.
—Submitted by a parent

This is the best school ever. My kids love it, and learn a tremendous amount. The teachers and staff are awesome and always go above and beyond what I would expect
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school. I have gone to it since I was in kindergarden, and I am now a middle schooler. They have a great afterschool program and are always trying to reach new standards. They have high-achieveer class for every grade. My friend who was diabetic always went to 2 different very nice nurses. They hold alot of events and give out prizes and seel tickets and make money. They did alot for the fifth graders when I was in that grade including an anti-drug program that was required to pass. All in all I really miss Sanpiper.
—Submitted by a student

Absolutely Wonderful! Have had my two children in attendance since the 1st grade, oldest is now graduating. The teachers are very concerned with child's well-being and progress. Staff is helpful and attentive to parent's concerns. You get the feeling they are working hard on your child's behalf Extra scholastic help is offered when needed. Fun extracurricular activities thanks to a strong PTA. In short, my children love this school and so do I. Will miss it much
—Submitted by N, a parent

my son is going to sandpiper he is in 4th grade now.since kindergarten until now his teachers were very nice and they work their hardest to help him get the best results and they were always there for him.in my opinion if you need the best school for your kids sandpiper is the best.
—Submitted by mimi, a parent

Good school with teachers willing to work with the parents and children.
—Submitted by a parent

Had heard that this was a wonderful school with great teachers, however, my experience was not pleasant! My child's teacher was horrific! Child would come home and cry saying teacher was mean. Had difficulty reaching principle to address these problems. My suggestion if you are looking into Sandpiper Elementary school for your child ....run!
—Submitted by Very caring, a parent

Great quality education and good parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent

The Sandpiper is a great school, I have a 7 year old daughter who simply loved the enviroment of school ,a very good reputation and lot of activities to involve you with your child education.
—Submitted by David Hamilton, a parent

My son is going into the second grade at sandpiper and is doing well. The teachers he has had have been great, his first grade teacher even dug out second grade books to keep him challenged. The PTA is very involved in the daily activities at schooland I am sure the kids benefit from that.
—Submitted by a parent

Sandpiper Elementary is a fine tuned school. Sometimes they can be overly strict but it is always for the good of the children. I have been pleased with all of the teachers that I have come accross and felt comfortable leaving my child everyday. The office staff is organized and professional. Everyone follows through and there are lots of parent involvement opportunities.
—Submitted by a parent