Tradewinds Elementary School

5400 Johnson Road

School District

Broward
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 19, 2023

Special needs kids have teachers that arnt trained in special education. Like they told me it's not required for them. So just place any teacher from a reg class and move into special need education seems like the thing they do without training nor patience for it.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2023

My child went to this school K-1, had the same teacher both years. He was behind. There was very little communication. The teacher was too busy with other activities to work with children who needed more attention. The teacher clearly had favorites that received more attention. I moved to a better school where my child has received the required attention to get him FAR closer to grade level. Unfortunately, it is a possibility that my child may be held back because he was so far behind from being at this school.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2022

This school has poor leadership and it is reflected in the staff. There is low moral across the board. I went to the office one day and was behind a para and saw her jerking a special needs student's arm and saying horrible things to him. There are several specials teachers that have NO business being around children at all. There are good teachers but they don't have the support or resources they need. The school refused to test my daughter for learning deficiencies even after it was requested by myself and her teacher. Once we tested her privately, we learned she had a learning disorder and were able to get her the support she needed, again privately. We pulled out kids from this school because they couldn't or simply wouldn't help our children reach their full potential.
Submitted by parent on November 16, 2022

Praying that when my daughter actually stars it gets better 2 month to register nobody has no motivation no knowledge or will to learn the Broward county schools programs options to different options for kids needs trying to get enrollment by one of the programs it's going to war with Russia south Korea and middle east all at once the lack of knowledge, will and most importantly professionalism or vocation it just doesn't exist in this school approaching this school is a poking a snake that hasn't eaten in 3 years may God watch over my child after all the system says she most go there or she most go there no option which explains they warm inhumane and unprofessional response and behavior
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2020

Over all I would give it two stars. While both my kids teachers seemed to care about the kids, Only one of the teachers Miss Town was effective in teaching kids to read. I have pulled our kids from this school for several reasons. Poor teacher performance is first, lack of action taken by Principle after we raised concerns numerous times. Security in school is lacking. Talked about lack of security and it did not go well. Over all appearance of school, my daughter says it looks gunky. Grass is all weeds. palm trees never trimmed, paint fading.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2019

We are very happy at TWE. The class sizes are small and the majority of the teachers are enthusiastic and effective. The school has excellent communication with parents.
Submitted by parent on November 04, 2018

I absolutely love the school. The teachers are great. Mrs Agami, Mrs LO Scott, Mrs Meselsohn and Mrs Cummings so far have been a dream come true. I love the activities they have for them. The pick up line is a little long however if you are there early you zip right through.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2018

This school deserve s a big fat zero
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2018

I have had an absolutely wonderful experience here. We have had amazing teachers and have developed a good relationship with the administration. Any concerns are promptly addressed. The school is locked at all times, you have to call to be let in the door to go through security to get to the main office. The communication is excellent from both teachers and admin (text, remind app, emails, and robocalls). I always know what is going on inside the building. I cannot say enough about the school and staff.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2018

5 stars. My kids have received stellar education here. My daughter had straight A's k through 5. She is at Lyons Creek in 7th with a 4.0 gpa taking high school credit classes. My son is in 4th in gifted high achievers class with straight A's. Thank you to all of the great teachers who helped them achieve their goals.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2018

Unfortunately the only Leadership you will find at this school is through the teachers. From the Administration, there is NONE. There is zero communication from the principal, vice-principal, and when you email them Good Luck waiting for a response. You will get none. There is no security at this school. Gates unlocked, doors unlocked. You may get lucky and your child will get a responsible teacher with great integrity, spirit, and the will to learn.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2018

Thankfully, my children are self sufficient. If my child was a poor performer, that child would not get the attention needed. There is NO accountability from the administration and the security of the school is a joke. The main doors are not locked during the day and there is a "courtesy desk" at the main entrance staffed by one person. My children signed up for an after-school club and the teacher for the club never shows up or lets the parents know the club will not meet. Communication from the school is horrible. If you are lucky and get a good teacher, your child will do great. However, there are teachers that fail their students and there is no accountability from the administration. The majority of the kids at Tradewinds are good students and require little help, thankfully. However, if your child does not fall into this category, the school will fail your child.
Submitted by other on August 30, 2017

No front office. Just a desk at the entrence. Did not ID me when I picked my child up the first time. Not enough playtime outside for students. In aftercare they on go out for 20minutes than right back inside. Children should be playing outside. Not sitting in a classroom again playing in there. Kids are obese. They need to be outside playing.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2015

The School is amazing!! The staff is amazing!!!! Parent involvement is great!!!! Mrs. Steward is my daughter teacher and we are so please, she is the best K and first grade teacher in the school !!
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2014

We're extremely happy in Tradewinds! My daughter started the year in Coral Spring Charter School and It was horrible. After two weeks we took her out and she started in Tradewinds; was the best decision we could make! She's very Happy!
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2013

I like school a lot. it did help my son with his autisem. He started at the age of 3 years. By the age of 5, he was able to go to regular class.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2013

This is our fourth year at Tradewinds. Kindergarten and first grade was an amazing experience with Ms. Manners. She raises the bar for being a great teacher to a very hard to beat level. Although there has been some changes, last year was also good. We absolutely love the school, and would recommend it. Of course, some teachers are better than others, but we are yet to meet an unhappy parent at Tradewinds.
Submitted by parent on July 08, 2013

We had the opportunity to have our second grader reassigned to Tradewinds. His home school wasn't meeting the needs of our son and we had received exemplary reviews about Tradewinds. As a parent who was schooled in New York, I have been very skeptical of Florida's education system until now. Tradewinds, Mrs. Stevens (his amazing teacher) and the staff at Tradewinds exceeded my expectations. Mad minutes where my second grader became a whiz at multiplication, the hands on field trips which he learned so much from and the overall environment at Tradewinds makes this one of the top schools in Florida, Public or Private. They don't teach to a test but prepare your children for the future. My son is looking forward to third grade with Mrs. Stevens. She's made him excited to go to school and learn. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher and school.
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2013

Tradewinds is a fabulous school. The administration and teachers are all amazing.. Parental involvement is very high, and has a top notch PTA. Everyone goes above and beyond!
Submitted by parent on May 29, 2013

Tradewinds Elementary is a great school, my son is a Kindergarten he is loving it, I see a lot of parent involvement which is great. Also, not so crowed like the others public schools around...Im very happy with this school. A+