Sawgrass Elementary School

12655 Northwest 8th Street

School District

Broward
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 16, 2023

We moved from a private school that was great, and we have had a wonderful experience thus far.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2022

My daughter loves this school but the one problem is when she didnt do her schoolwork her teacher yelled instead of saying that her grade will go down otherway it is a amazing school!
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2021

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE! Worst experience ever! School personel, teachers and staff totally disregard parents wishes for their child. School personel is full of bureaucracyand red tape. During the Covid Pandemic I saw all the so called "learning" in the classes. Disaster. They would rather DUMB DOWN the child, but not push to reach full potencial. Disaster. Even higher personel disregards parent concern and doesn't even try to fix the issue. Teacher is always right, and the child suffers.
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2018

Sawgrass elementary school is the best school in my area!
Submitted by parent on August 17, 2017

Well over a 10. Just because the school has shown so many games over the years that may not be recorded on black and white paper or a testing score. What the school teaches these children are lifelong lessons that they will be able to carry throughout their life this is a Priceless gift that the school gives to our students
Submitted by other on March 03, 2015

our school is awesome and there are a lot of fun things there to do like every friday we have a day of some sort and i am a 5 grader and so there is a lot of things to do because it is my last year there. Also i am the presedent of the school and i all ready gave ideas and i just have to wait and see if it is going to happen or not. There are sevrel different kinds of fun activities and more different kinds of fun and we even cheer for grades that take big test. Also we have a school store and book fairs and field day and other days. It is my last year in that school and i wanted everyone to know , that is the best elemetry school i could ever go to.
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2015

My third grader has been at Sawgrass since kindergarten and my son started kindergarten this year. Both have been happy here. We are satisfied that they are getting a good education. The new principal, Mr. Roberts, is nice. I would recommend Sawgrass to anyone.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2014

Sawgrass is the best. It is a friendly family environment. My kids skip to school. They love it. I love the administrators. They are always available to answer questions and greet the kids in the morning. They greet the kids by their first names- wow! They certainly know their kids. The teachers are awesome. Education is second to none. I can't tell you how happy we (the parents) are with this school. I have a 4th and 2nd grader. I know my oldest son will be sad to leave Sawgrass- since he has been there since K. It is our home away from home. Thank you for making my kids enjoy and love school. You are all simply amazing!
Submitted by parent on February 12, 2014

Best school in Broward County- hands down to them. My kids have blossomed academically and I feel they are safe and well taken care of. I love the administrators, teachers, and all staff members. I think this is the prettiest school in the entire county. It is clean and has beautiful gardens throughout the school. My kids love the IPads and applications. It is such a pleasant environment. Our experience at the school has been extremely positive and I would highly recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by other on February 08, 2014

The school is horrible I had been there for 3 years and I've been bullied and I never got recess and the were on their phone non stop and never teach also there were bad words everywhere and the principal did nothing than looking cool.
Submitted by parent on December 02, 2013

TERRIBLE SCHOOL !! My daughter went to sawgrass elementary for 6 years ( kindergarten to 5th grade) And it was the worst. * Even if she didn't buy lunch she still would see her friends eat pizza that was burnt TERRIBLE SCHOOL LUNCH * The bathrooms are a MESS some bathrooms don't even have a lock!! *The school is way too proud of themselves *Fundraisers are a gimmick and they are trying to empty out the child's pockets *Some teachers just go on theyre IPhone while kids do work and don't even learn MOST TERRIBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVER!!!!!!
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2013

I would not recommend this school to others in my community. The administration is underhanded and definitely not open to all parental involvement. There are lists of parents allowed in for events. While for the most part the teachers my children have had are competent, there are various areas in which the school is lacking. Recess is not given every day, even though the administration tells you otherwise; but if you ask the kids they tell you that there is little to no recess. There is a huge void in communication with parents, and when things do come home they are often late( the event has passed or with one day notice) misspelled and mention the principal's name repeatedly. Spanish is offered as a special once a week for a half hour which is pointless;children cannot learn a foreign language in that amount of time.The money could be better spent elsewhere such as a second PE teacher or second art teacher or technology for all the students not just those in gifted/high achieving classes. The are very few working computers in the classrooms and no technology lab.There is a lack of follow through in many areas. If you can reassign, afford private or go to a charter,do it.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2013

Sawgrass Elementary is a wonderful school because of its wonderful administrators and teachers...I definitely feel like both my sons are known on a first name basis by all involved in their education. As a parent, I always feel welcomed and informed. We feel very blessed as a family to be part of this wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on June 17, 2012

Great school. New principal with new great ideas. School looks beautiful- thanks to her. She is raising the bar and my child is being challenged. This is truly an "A" school. Everyone is awesome- all teachers and staff members. The best of the best.