Idyllwilde Elementary School

430 Vihlen Road

School District

Seminole County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on March 08, 2022

My son has been at Idyllwilde for 3 years. He has grown so much through his leadership skills and has become a very reflective student. I believe it is because of the IB PYP and Leader In Me magnet focus. The teachers are amazing and highly trained. I would recommend this school if you are looking for a challenging education for your child.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2021

We love Idyllwilde! Our child was struggling last year and because of her teachers, Intervention Specialist, and Administration, our daughter got the testing she needed and answers along with a plan to help her! We wouldn't be where we are today if it weren't for the proactive staff at this school. We can never thank them enough for how much support and love they have for our girl!
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2020

Our experience at this school has been amazing. In the last three years there has been a transformation at the school. The school has become a magnet and it is an incredible opportunity for children.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2019

I wouldnt recommend no special students for this school they dont have no programs there or no equipment for the special needs students all they going to do is pass them on to the next grade
Submitted by other on August 04, 2019

My baby he always had difficulty learning at this school all they did was passed him through the grades with he was still struggling and not learning like he should have he couldnt really talk and his mind wasnt there he couldnt focus he was really I'll
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2017

The staff and teachers are pleasant, but the behavior and bulling problems at this school are out of control. My daughter has dealt with a bully last school year and is dealing with same bully this year. I have spoken to the principle, counselor and teacher, and although they're aware of these problems and this particular bully, they do absolutely nothing about it. Sanford is trying to integrate kids from all around the Sanford area, and although you may live walking distance to a great school, you will most likely get placed at this behavior and bully ridden school.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2017

this school does not have a good behavior plan for students. Their teachers aren't trained to deal with disability kids.
Submitted by parent on August 15, 2013

BEST teachers ever ,now the school is like our home .We are there all time visiting our kids and every time is a new great experience.love all the staff
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2013

I wasnt surprised at what people are saying, because Idylwilde elementary anytime, anyday is a great school. Despite the fact thar my Kids had left the school I still Miss this school. The welcoming,hospitality of staffs and the concerned showed by the teachers to see that a Child excell is undescribable. The ways little Kids are treated and handled up to this day is never compared to any schools around us. I dont have Kids in vpk or kindergarten but I saw the way they were treated and transformed from nothing to people of dignity n excellence. Same in other classes. The principal Ms Danielle should be given a pat up. She is a mothers teacher n one of excellence character in all ramification.
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2013

Great school,great staff,great community .i love everything about this place .my 3 kids go there and I am welcome every time I visit them ,the kindergarten teacher are part of family know and as them move up in bigger grades our family of teachers will grow with them
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2013

Miss Caesar kindergarten teacher is such a professional and sweetheart ,as her mother miss Mimi as the kids call her is the sweetes lady ever ,I was touch last thanksgiving she made the kids a turkey lunch and my daughter cooking for thanksgiving in our house was shearing all great time she have and memories forever .ms Sampson and ms Below also sweet and kind teachers ever .We lucky to count and trust this wonderful lady's to teach our treasures .Thank you and please change the rate from 6 to 10 is wha t this school deserve
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2013

My daughter started going here in Kindergarten and she is now going into 2nd. I can not say enough about how amazing the school and staff are. Mrs. Darnell (The Principal) is one of a kind and knows how to run an amazing school. We had Ms. Harned (1st grade)and she is the best teacher that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My daughter excelled so much with her. If you have a choice of schools I would def put this one at the top of your list!
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2013

The Autism teachers at this school are great. However, the front office and adminstration have a hard time hiding their disdain for these children and their parents. They are not recognized for their hard work even though they have to work 10x harder to reach the same goals as their normal piers. They keep the children seperated for 90-95% of the day from other piers that they could be modeling after. The school needs to institute a buddy program to match up 4th and 5th grade students so that they can have that interaction. It would also allow the regular ed kids to learn some empathy and compassion for those who have to work hard to learn to make friends. These children are special and want to have friends just like other "normal" children. Some staff have forgotten why they went to work in the public school system. Here is a reminder, it was to help ALL children learn, not just the ones it comes easily too. Parents are not welcome unless they are on the PTA staff. Otherwise, the administration seems to have no use or desire to hear from a concerned parent ever or return a phone call.
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2013

Very happy with all the staff and the progress of my kids ,as you as a parent have to be involve in them education progress ,this school make you go there in so many events them have .Just the best of all the elementary schools Seminole county have
Submitted by parent on March 15, 2013

this is the best school in all Seminole county .my twins attending KG and my preschooler will join them in the coming new year. Love the the uniforms and the staff there .Always ready to make a difference and help our little ones shine ..Thank you and keep up the good job ..Sherifi family
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2012

My son attended this school for Kindergarten and was teased throughout the day in his class and nothing seemed to be done to end this distraction. On his 3rd day of school, he was beaten on the bus for 15 minutes by two 10 year old boys. They punched him in the head, back, and stomach. They also kicked him in the head repeatedly. No one helped him. The kids watched, laughed, and hooted. All this, while the bus was moving. He came home bloody and crying. I called the school immediately and they arranged for me to sit through a recording of that day's bus route to observe what happened. A group of kids standing around the beating blocked the camera's view, but the boy that was suspected to have done most of the beating, came off the bus yelling "Um sorray um sorray!" while laughing. A teacher sent for him and he came into the room with a cast on his wrist! He denied everything, but was later found to be the boy and given 10 days of bus suspension. Can you imagine? This boy beat his hand into a cast on my son's head! And Idyllwilde gives him 10 days off the bus. This school is not a safe place.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2012

This school is okay if you have a "normal" child. Unfortunately the current principal does not have any concept of what autism is. My son was diagnosed with high functioning autism and was attending Idyllwilde. Lice was rampant in the year that he attended. It was traumatic for my son and even after removing the lice he refused to take off his cap. At first the principal said he could wear it no problem. After 2 weeks she changed her mind and said it was a school rule and he was not to wear it. When he came to school the next day wearing it she suspended him then called the police to arrest him for being on campus while he was suspended. He was 10 years old!!!! I would NEVER send my kids to any school wear this woman is the principal. Anyone who has a job working with children should, at the very least, be aware of any disorders that a child might have, what the characteristics are, and how to manage them. In my experience Wicklow elementary is a much better choice.