Parkway Middle School

3600 Northwest 5th Court

School District

Broward
Grade

3-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 26, 2024

We didn't even complete the first quarter so this account is from Fall 2022. CommunicationMy child was enrolled in Gifted Academy at Parkway Middle as a 3rd grader on campus. We attended orientation and walked away confident that they were ready for school. No one mentioned 40 employees of the staff including our assigned teacher from the previous academic year resigned. The Gifted Coordinator presented herself during our school tour as a parent liaison, but she was sent back to the Gifted office and no longer on campus.In the first 6 weeks, there were almost daily accounts of bullying, violence, and racial micro-aggressions. The teacher never completed an incident report for any matter. Children sustained injuries due to poor adult supervision by the Literacy teacher. Parents notified us when they found the classroom in disarray and no instruction was taking place after coming in for a classroom birthday party. All Children are Gifted A group of parents asked about a psychologist auditing the classroom to determine additional support needed. The principal responded that she believed that "all children were gifted." The principal reassigned an inexperienced teacher who was not gifted endorsed also teaching 4th grade. This increased the class size where we had kids with untreated diagnosis of ADHD, Anxiety, APD, SPD, etc.Spanish classes had a sad curriculum where my child watched the movies, Coco and Encanto, in Spanish in the first weeks of school. The only curricula with competent instructors were the Arts Education - Music and Dance.SafetyAfter drop off, we watched the "security" team wrap the gate with a chain each morning. We didn't realize that the concern was issues inside the school. The active shooter drills were unplanned and disorganized. The teacher informed the children that they would be dead if an intruder arrived because they made too much noise. The first school lockdown, we waited in our cars to enter the pick up with no communication from Security. Our kids informed us that there was a fight and the school was locked down. When a group of parents inquired about the lockdown and future communication plan the following day, we were told that no such thing occurred. This all occurred in the first 6 weeks. After multiple emails, submitting reports and , attending meetings with Compliance, ESE Advisory Council, Gifted Advisory Council, contacting School Board members, we withdrew.
Submitted by student on April 11, 2023

horrendous school, bad teachers, bad students, administrators and security don't do anything about it
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2023

My son attended the gifted elementary school (5th grade) program one semester. We are no longer in Broward County schools our experience was so bad! I had to pull my son do to the lack of educational/ academic support in the classroom. The teacher ran it like a Montessori class, self paced, and he had never been in a class like that and needed structure to stay on track with assignments. Despite my reaching out he and I were never given the help he needed to adjust. That issue was on top of the constant name calling, cussing out, shoving, pushing and not so low key bullying he experienced while going to Parkway Middle School. After multiple phone calls, emails, dojo messages, two teacher conferences, and one conference with administration, nothing changed. Therefore, I pulled him out of the school.
Submitted by other on March 11, 2022

This school is horrible. First of all, they put no money into school caretaking. For example, in one of the girl's bathroom's in the Gifted Academy, there are plants growing out of the bathroom sinks. Plants! Second, their supposed "Gifted Academy" is equal to that of a "D" team. Three weeks in, we hadn't even started on World History, and we were learning kindergarten skills in Language Arts. And there's no homework. None. Also, they've got several fights, but the scary part is, they're not public. You don't know when the fights will happen, because you never see them. It's horrifying. They were even on the local news for a fight. Another horrible part is a friend of mine got a letter that basically said "Your child needs speech lessons, but we can't afford them.". This school is way too focused on performing arts. It costs 20$ to join the drama club. In conclusion, if you're not a parent who wants their child to become a famous singer/artist, do not send your child to this school.
Submitted by parent on June 22, 2017

I LOVE PARKWAY FOR MY DAUGHTER.HER BAND TEACHER IS AMAZAING(MR. HOLLOWAY) NOT ONLY DOES MY DAUGHTER PLAY TRUMBONE SHE HAS AQUIRED A WILLINGNESS TO WRITE MUSIC AS WELL.THE PRINCIPLE(MR.MATTIR) IS A GREAT MAN AND PRIDES HIMSELF ON MAKING SURE HIS STAFF TEACHES THE CHILDREN,THAT HIS OFFICE STAFF STAY ON TOP OF ANY AN ALL CONCERNS,AN MOSTLY THAT HIS SECURITY TEAM KEEPS THE KIDS AND HALLWAYS SAFE AT ALL TIMES.AS WELL TO OFFICER LAWERENCE CAREING,KIND HEARTED,AND DONT PLAY.OVERALL THE STAFF AT PARKWAY ARE VERY CAREING(MOST)HOWEVER THEY WILL GET THE KIDS THATS OUT OF LINE RITE TOGEATHER BY FOLLOWING MATREX EVERYTIME.THE PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM IS AWSOME.MY DAUGHTER WILL BE FINISHING HER LAST YEAR HERE AT PARKWAY THIS SCHOOL YEAR 2017-2018 THIS SCHOOL IS/AN HAS HELPED MY DAUGHTR IN MORE WAYS THEN JUST ACADEMICS.I'M PROUD TO BE A MOTHER OF A PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL CAVALEIR.O AND THIS IS NOT MY CHILD'S HOME SCHOOL SHE WAS ACCEPTED INTO THE PERFORMING ART'S PROGRAM AN HAS BEEN ATTENDING FROM THE START OF SIX GRADE SCHOOL YEAR 2015 TILL NOW.GREAT SCHOOL YA'LL IF YOUR CHILD IS OFFERED A SEAT TAKE IT DON'T CHEAT YOUR CHILD TREAT YOUR CHILD AND TRUST ME PARKWAY MIDDLE IS A TREAT FOR LIFE LONG SUCCESS.MRS.FOSTER WE LOVE YOU BOO YOUR AWSOME AN GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO GOD BLESS.I CAN'T LEAVE OUT MRS.DEES AT FRONT DESK & MR.THOMAS. MR.WALLACE,MR.ROLLEN,MR.WILSON,& MR.GRAY(SECURITY AT IT'S FINEST).PARKWAY RULES THERE ARE PRO'S AN COON'S YES IN DEED HOWEVER OVERALL IF YOU CAN GET YOUR CHILD TO FOCUS AND REMAIN IN THAT STATE AN NOT FOLLOW THE WANNA BE IN CROWD(TROUBLED CHILDREN) I PROMISE YOU YOUR CHILD CAN'T AND WON'T MISS OUT NOR BE LEFT BEHIND.I PRAY THIS LAST YEAR FOR MY DAUGHTER BE THAT OF A OVER ACHEIVER
Submitted by other on October 12, 2014

Well from experience from attending Parkway Middle School Of The Performing Arts I'm proud to say that It's a top notch vigorous school. Along with saying that, they also do a very good job at keeping the adolescents in line when necessary. The teachers at Parkway Middle are very well equipped with what they are to do when it comes to class room functions and class objectives. Proceeding on to the Performing Arts part of the school not to pleased about certain things that get done when notified by parents. Personally more should get done when told something is occurring in that specific class. Overall Parkway is a very suitable school for any adolescent that's willing to put forth the effort, hard work, dedication and grades towards there future.
Submitted by other on October 29, 2013

Parkway Middle School has a magnificent performing arts department. The teachers that run the various performing arts electives (vocal, drama, dance, band, piano, and art) teach well. You also learn a ton of information pertaining to that specific art form. There are a lot of field trips you can go on and you get to perform in shows on and off campus. There are always at least two shows per month and sometimes the whole performing arts program will get together and do shows. It s an amazing experience.
Submitted by teacher on October 28, 2013

I am happy to be a teacher at Parkway Middle due to the caring staff and supportive administration. Students are expected to succeed to their highest potential. Our specialized programs such as; STEM, CITY, Honors, and Performing Arts give the students excellent academic experience for the future. The students really enjoy being part of the school. We have plenty of clubs, sports, and activities to keep the students involved. It's a place where teaching and learning can be lots of fun.
Submitted by other on September 21, 2013

I am a student in the CITY (Center for Intellectual Talented Youth) program. I am really happy I joined! I have been here since Grade 5 and am now in Grade 6. There are many resources in Performing Arts, Computer Science, and Academics itself. The teachers help you understand the work properly and are very caring & reliable. There is also the new GEM (Great Explorations in Mathematics) program. It skips mathematically-talented 6th graders from 6th grade math to Senior High math.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2013

My son is in the City program. I am very happy we decided for him to attend. He is happy, and he is challenged everyday. I highly recommend this program.
Submitted by teacher on September 08, 2013

Winners of the Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant: Thank you to Lowe s for helping us with our Art in the Parkway project. Lowe s granted us $2,020 to help us make a creative and artistic area in our luncheon patio. I would be remiss if I didn t thank all of our volunteers who helped with the project. Thanks to Mr. J. P. Oliver for painting the wave of chalkboard paint on the wall, to Mr. Pat Dimeo for creating the impressionistic garden, to Ms. Linda Dimeo for designing our first wall of art, to Mr. Javan Martin for putting together the benches, to Mr. Joseph Ellis and Mr. Gilmore for spreading all of the rubber mulch. Now the students, particularly the younger ones, have an avenue for their creativity. Ah, what would life be like without the arts. Thank you Lowe s!
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

Parkway is a school that expects each and every student to exceed. They treat each child as their own and many do have their own child attending. They guide with discipline, respect and encouragement. I am very proud to have my child attend Parkway Middle.
Submitted by other on August 11, 2013

I am a student at Parkway Middle School. This will be my 6th year in the CITY gifted cluster, as I have been in it since 3rd Grade, at the original location: Arthur Ashe Middle. The school is great and I will be entering my 8th grade year, as of the beginning of the school term. All the teachers are amazing and give help to whatever you need. Technology is also very highly implemented in the learning process. We receive laptops, IMacs, and even iPads to assist in our learning. I can't tell how the system of teaching is outside of CITY, as I have never been exposed to any trouble. Fights are reducing, and security have a better handle on the students. Many programs are offered; such as GEM, STEM, and Performing Arts, which I have all been a part of. I believe that this school is an amazing please to learn, and I gladly hope that everyone else's experiences were, are, and will be the same.
Submitted by other on July 28, 2013

Parkway is the best!!! When I first came to Parkway last year I had auditioned to get into the Theater Magnet and surprisingly I got in! I was nervous and scared. But the first person I met was my awesome Drama teacher Ms.Terl she was fun and sort of eased my nerves :-D As a sixth grader I participated in a total of ten shows plus the District Thespian Competition and I was an observer at The thespian State Competition. By the end of the year I even got put on to the Drama Leadership Team! I had some awesome teachers. But I have to say a huge thanks to Ms.Darville (My math teacher) Not only was did she help me get a five on the FCAT but she over teached so now I knew a few things about the seventh grade math. And Ms.Moore who always supported me and let me know that I could be something great in life. I love Parkway . Its a school that you should most definately consider going to. I promise. You'll love it. GO CAVALIERS!!!!!
Submitted by other on March 02, 2013

The city gifted cluster has isolated classes, and the teachers are great and give the kids a chance to grow. Though it is true there can be some violence among the general population, the staff has been working hard to lower that, and have been doing a great job. I think one of the reasons it's not an "A" school is because their objective in teaching isn't exams, it's life skills.
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2013

I would like to read recent reviews about the Parkway magnet visual arts program. Is it a safe and secure environment that keeps the children intellectually engaged?
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2013

City program - My son has thrived in this school. He is a very happy there and the opportunities to belong to different clubs has made him feel part of the school. He has friends in all grade levels, and the kids there are very polite. I visited many programs and this is a great one!
Submitted by other on November 15, 2012

i went here 3 years ago for 2 years and to tell you this school is great if you live in broward estates or melrose park and manors area but if you do not i would'nt recommend you coming there the teachers and staff are great it's just the bad kids from my area that make the school terrible they start alot of fights over small stuff and have kids from different neighborhoods fighting afterschool pkwy middle bus alot of kids who live out west and from the suburbs(magnet program) here i felt bad for alot of them because the had to deal with the people i know who gave em a hard time and bother them the school is great
Submitted by other on August 11, 2012

I am about to attend Parkway`s Magnet program , and the things that I heaar about this school is Terrifying .. Im gunna get jumped , Im going to get shot . And I understand that it may be from a bad neighborhood , but i`m there for the Magnet program I just want to sing and have fun !
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2012

Would love to see more recent reviews (and not someone who attended 7-8 yrs ago). Parents of students in the CITY gifted cluster, how is it for your child? What are the strengths and weaknesses that you see at Parkway and how does your child like it? Thanks!