I wouldn't ever recommend this school to ANYONE! If you are looking to enroll your child here…read moreplease seek elsewhere! I'm extremely disappointed with our experience at this school and ultimately decided to unenroll my son. This was his first time here and it was horrible! School started in August and it is currently September. I raised concerns about communication and the support he was receiving, explaining that he has ADHD and sometimes needs instructions repeated or explained differently. However, when he asked for help, he was reportedly told to ask another student instead of receiving additional support. As a new student facing a significant curriculum jump, he became uncomfortable seeking help from his teacher. I was especially concerned when he had a bathroom accident, felt unable to approach his teacher, and remained in soiled clothing all day, resulting in a rash. That same day, he became overheated and visibly red after drinking all the water he had. Although he raised his hand for more, he said the teacher continued calling on other students. He came home sweaty, with a headache, and close to tears. He had bad heat exhaustion from this experience. I was also told that when the teacher became frustrated, she slammed her hand down on the desk or table. This behavior was intimidating and contributed to my son feeling uncomfortable and afraid to ask for help. There was also an upsetting incident involving an art project. My son worked hard on his artwork, but when it was time to display the projects, his was reportedly placed in a location where it could not be seen, while the other students' artwork was displayed. This made him feel singled out and excluded. Regardless of the reason, situations like this should be handled with sensitivity, especially when a child is already struggling to feel comfortable and included in a new school environment. The school also has a bullying problem that was not handled appropriately. When my son stood up for himself, he was the one who got into trouble and was sent home with a "think sheet." It was extremely frustrating to see him disciplined for defending himself while the underlying bullying concerns were not adequately addressed. Children should not be made to feel that speaking up for themselves will result in punishment. A child should feel safe asking for help with basic needs such as using the bathroom, getting water, or understanding schoolwork. I also had concerns about the lack of communication regarding his well-being. I have not received a response from the principal and will escalate these concerns to the regional director. Because I no longer felt comfortable leaving my son in this environment, we chose to unenroll him. Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and respected. I just received a progress report showing that my child has D's, even though the school year only started six weeks ago. If that does not demonstrate how little attention is being given to whether the children actually understand what is being taught, I do not know what will. He has never experienced academic issues like this before.

They let bullying happen for weeks and week, and then once a child finally stand up for themselves…read morethey suspend them and put Them on a "behavior plan" while the bullies just continue on with no consequence.

Our child is a transfer student from one of the Dysart schools. I was apprehensive about…read moretransferring him, but after the progress made, I have never regretted making this move. My child has progressed from being just an average student to reading 2 grade levels above the rest of the class. They are doing more complex math and science than at the Dysart schools. They also have a lot more FUN! They have field trips, assemblies, and field day. The school we came from didn't have any of those things. School has to be a well-rounded adventure or the kids will just become drones. Most of the teachers are very nice. There are always exceptions, but where isn't there the same issue? The principal and asst are very approachable and are very interested in making Carden the best it can be. Carden is a Performing Plus school as well. If you like the idea of smaller classrooms, student based learning, and fun opportunities for your child, come to Carden.

My daughter went to this school when she was smaller, then we went to Countryside because she…read morewanted no uniforms. We transferred back after 2yrs due to the school becoming a "C". My daughter loved the teacher and school before and still does. I have never had issues with teachers or staff. The front office is always kind and helpful. The school is excellent at communication; emails, voicemails, teachers constantly communicating as a class and individually for your students!

Both of my children attended Legacy Traditional School - Surprise, and I couldn't be happier with…read moretheir experience. They each promoted from this campus well prepared and confident, and they are now excelling in their new schools. The teachers and staff truly care about their students and create a supportive, structured environment. I'm grateful for the strong academic foundation Legacy provided. Highly recommend!

I have always loved this school for my kids, they have been attending since kinder, and I've been…read moreimpressed with their growth and knowledge. They have great structure and routine for the students, I believe it helps them thrive especially in a school that is advanced with challenging material, but I know it will truly set them up to be successful adults. I have loved all their teachers! Whenever I have concerns I've always felt heard. I'm also thankful for the driveline, I know it can get crazy at times, but is so safe compared to other schools! They constantly have fun events and things for the kids to do. They are great at communication too, I rather get a bunch of emails everyday because I also get busy so I can be up to date on what's happening/book reports/poems/drills/dress down days/parent square/anything and everything! I really am so thankful for the school and the staff!

I'm glad that the Dysart district is open for in person learning. They also offer online learning…read morefor all students.

I don't like this school the lunch ladies always say grab a veggie or fruit this is very upsettingread more

8th grade promotion NO TICKETS....allowed ppl to "hold" spots. Horrible planning per usual…read more ABSOLUTELY do not recommend!

We have been at Legacy West since they opened and we have loved it! We have had some of the…read moregreatest teachers over the years. Mrs Miller and Mr Leavell have been my son's teacher two different years and made a huge impact in his life! Other teachers like Mr Kendalo, Mr Gestrich, Ms Moreno, Mrs Nixon and Mrs Graves have also made each school year great with their teaching styles, communication and overall caring for the kids! The admin and front desk are great! Mrs Jasmine, Mrs Janice, and Mrs Lucas are my favorite! Recently, we just came home from the world strides trip with Mrs Kleinow and she was so amazing taking 9 students across the country keeping them all safe! Overall think Surprise West is the best!

Really nice school. I have always liked this school since it opened many years back. As the…read moreneighbor kids come and go I see many try our local public and charter schools and Paradise always ends up being a favorite. The kids always enjoy their teachers, and they have a lot of fun little extras. The school office is now designed with locking doors and is very secure. They have a higher standard as far as curriculum, and with online access it is easy to keep track of progress. They offer before and after care which is in their cafeteria, also locked and secure with check in and id required.

Just started here but so far so good. I like that everyone wears the same uniform, it discourages…read moreindividualism and originality. It was unfortunate though that they made my daughter die her blue hair black again. It seems like such a minor thing but I guess if you are going to be regimented and uniform might as well do it all the way, can't really argue with that. Now if only I could get my other kids out if their current school and into this one.

I think it's great that the Dysart School District is open for in person learning and they also…read moreoffer online learning for all students.

I am a student there and the classes are fun and exhilarating. I am in 5th grade and Mrs.Card…read morealways makes it fun and so does Mrs.Blogg. I love coming to class but hate the uniforms. Well I have to suck it up and deal with it. Am I right? Overall, the school is a great learning environment and I recommend you to bring your child there!!! :)

This review pertains only to a sports event that I attended. My granddaughter's Volleyball game…read more was held here today. Parking was easy. And the gymnasium was small, but very comfortable. It's very nice that the school lets the City of Surprise hold youth sports events here. The gymnasium and grounds looked very well maintained.

I think it's great that Dysart Unified School District has their schools open for in person…read morelearning. They also offer online school for all K-12 students. Thank you Dysart!

Freedom Traditional Academy.... I used to have nothing but…read morepositive things to say about this school, but sadly that is no longer the case. My kindergartener has never been in trouble, yet the other day she accidentally ripped a page from a library book. We do not condone this behavior, and I was informed that a lunch suspension would likely be assigned, which seemed reasonable given that she damaged school property. However, I was subsequently told that my 5-year-old, who has never had any behavioral issues or been sent to the principal's office, would be receiving a three-day lunch suspension for this incident. Do I think this punishment is excessive? Absolutely! She's just 5 years old, and it seems insane that for a first-time offense of ripping a page, she would receive such harsh punishment. Unfortunately, I can no longer recommend sending your children to this school. While I believe kids should be held accountable for their mistakes, issuing a three-day suspension for a first offense is simply unacceptable. Thankfully, the school year is almost over, and both of my children will be transferring to a different school.

I think it's great that the Dysart Unified School District has their schools open for in person…read moreclasses. They also offer online classes to all K-12 students. Thank you for staying open.