Highly unimpressed with the leadership here at this school. Principal is rude and condescending to…read moreconcerned parents, and if parents try to advocate for their child, the principal will interrupt, belittle, and then start crying when things don't go her way (not an exaggeration btw). Children with special needs such as ADHD or autism are overlooked and/or looked down upon. Communication is extremely poor. If something happens between children, you may not hear about it for a week or so, and when you try to ask them why they are delaying telling you about certain behaviors or incidents, they will put the blame back on you saying "well why does it matter when I tell you?" Principal seems to care little to nothing about what parents think, or how the children feel. How can you trust a place that doesn't communicate with you about your child, and then when you try to communicate with them they shut you down, make you feel like you're inconveniencing them, or refuse to talk to you all together?

I love Challenge! Everyone here has been incredibly welcoming to me since the day I stepped on…read morestaff. It is a dream to be apart of a school that puts kids FIRST!

My daughter transferred to this school after coming from Canada, and they made the transition very…read moreeasy for her. The staff was very welcoming from the start, which meant a lot to us as new parents to the school. I really like the study materials and resources they provide for the kids. You can tell they care about the students' learning and development. The teachers and staff are all very kind and supportive. Everyone we've interacted with has been helpful and professional. Communication with the teachers has also been great whenever we've needed to reach out or ask questions. Overall, it's a great community and we've had a very positive experience here so far. We're glad our daughter is part of this school.

This school is now all about numbers. The goal and incentives to the school occur if there are 36…read morestudents in each classroom. When you put boys who have not learned basic behavior at home and are sent there for "babysitting", the teacher is left to scream all day at them. Admin needs to learn to deal with them so the other kids can learn. Dress code needs to be consistent across all students, and perhaps teachers and staff/admin. Less of a focus on making money and more of being a school as the A rating should show. Sad that it has changed over the years getting too big. Many state they have to come there because other schools would charge for lunches.

Painted Rock Academy is a highly structured traditional accelerated school with supportive teachers…read moreand strict disciplinary standards. From my experience, the parents are also stable and level headed In this day and time, this is very hard to find and I consider this school to be a diamond in the rough. As someone who grew up on the east coast, I am greatly appreciative that this school is available as a free charter school and not a small private school with high out of pocket tuition costs. This type of school would cost a fortune on the southeast coast.

Painted Rock Academy is a standing violation ready to be shut down. I am absolutely baffled how I…read moremade it through 5 years at this school all the way up to the last year I COULD attend. I started here as a student in 5th grade up to 8th grade, starting 6th grade I have had horrible experiences with not only the administration here but many of the teachers. Almost every year here I have been called up to the office for 'inconveniences' they believe were me just because of my 'record'. Keep in mind, I have NEVER received a detention here or at any of the schools I have ever been at, they have accused me of flooding the school, fighting, talking sexually, even have been written up for these claims, but never have I done such and their only proof was random rumors spread about me, I was purposely targeted from Mrs. Goshow & Mrs. Nash (AS Principal and Principal) due to the fact I brought up major concerns to them every year that were necessary to address. Speaking of that, if you are a parent who does not fund the school, participate in PROP, or has/has had an A+ student, you will not be listened too. My parents have been belittled and dismissed on major safety concerns regarding teachers and the facility. When it comes to the facility, you do not expect a K-8 school to be perfectly clean, but Painted Rock is disgustingly filthy; the pipes in the bathrooms leak and flood, there has been a broken window that has yet to be fixed as of the time I left (May 22nd), the floors are cracking and have stains all over them, theres black mold on the ceiling vents in the bathrooms and in office hallway, there is a hole in one of the walls, and the AC constantly gave out and leaked all over our desks from the tiles. I addressed all these problems to admin, but I was yelled at; told I was wrong, and called directly to my face I am 'sensitive' and a 'liar'. When it comes to SPED classes, they do not 'teach' your child to be better, they do not teach them how to comprehend a lesson, they automatically pass a SPED student, and it encourages low effort. No child in the SPED classes are equally cared about, some are more cared about than others, some are ignored, some are spoiled by the teachers. I know this as I had several friends from those classes approach me. There are some great teachers, but many yell, bully, and discourage. They are there simply to come and go, they do not care about their students, do nott get me wrong, they have some pretty good teachers though. (FYI: Only 80% of the teachers are qualified.)

This far we have noticed a great support staff to our teachers…read more Teachers' communication has been timely, and sufficient reminders of activities, field trips and any classroom changes have been done effectively. I understand this school is packed to the brim but it seems to have a method to create a functional foundation. I can tell my child is being educated and is advancing appropriately. We are grateful for all they have done to make sure we assimilate in an orderly fashion, looking forward to next year.

Went in to sign up my son. Principle looked so sloppy. Seemed like admin had nothing better than to…read moretalk about their teachers. and some in a very negative way...Pretty sad. Very unprofessional

Basis has provided an exceptional experience for my family. My daughter has always been a good…read morestudent however, it was not until she began at Basis in the fifth grade when she began to become an exceptional student. In the beginning it most definitely was rough and challenging for my daughter. Although, at a school like Basis where; the curriculum exceeds expectations, support systems are phenomenal, and resources are readily available, I now know what all the hard work was/is for and it's worth it because you see real results. My daughter is in seventh grade now, and I have seen so much improvement. Basis and my family have collectively worked together to expeditiously get positive results and we will continue working with Basis. I try my hardest to keep my daughter on track and it is clear Basis is doing the same. Without their guidance and advice on how to help my daughter at home, I would be useless. This is a school that motivates their students to excel and challenges students in a way other schools don't. If you believe in your child and know that your child is capable of doing hard work then Basis is for you! This school is a school for kids that want to work hard and won't shy away from a challenge. Additionally, the benevolent faculty and staff are highly qualified and well-rounded. If you would want anyone to be mentoring, advising or teaching your children...then Basis is where they need to be. I am more than positive that after attending Basis my child has and will continue to exceed my expectations and others. I thank Basis for this, and appreciate the prodigious experience they've given my family. We love Basis!

As a long time student, it is a solid option if you want your child to get an accelerated…read morecurriculum. However, the faculties (ex: bathrooms, classrooms, etc.) could use some work. I genuinely feel bad for the janitor because the kids can trash the bathrooms. On a good note, the school offers a varied selection of extracurriculars and electives to take (especially 7th grade and up). All around a 6.5/10.

This is a review of the building and layout. My daughter took the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)…read moreat this location in late August. The grounds were tidy, grass well manicured and there was plenty of parking spaces. Convenient handicap lots rare available right in front. The school buildings are designed with a courtyard in the center with the gyms in the outer circumference. It was easy to navigate, even with it being our first time here.

We don't have kids at this school but we go to their productions regularly as these kids are so…read moretalented and the sets and music are outstanding! Last production of Footloose and before that "The play that goes wrong. If you want to see a live show by talented young people this is the place and tickets are treasonable.

Both my 3 year old and 1 year old currently attend Guidepost. We've been going since 2023. Both…read morekids went through the 1-1.5 year old nido class with Ms Nancy. Ms Nancy and her assistant guides are all very professional, warm, and friendly. My kids have learned so much at Guidepost. They enjoy going to school. Water day Fridays is one of their favorite activities. They also like the seasonal festivals and dance recitals.

We've had four children go to this school and have absolutely loved it. All the teachers are so…read morenurturing and encouraging. The children would always be excited for drop off and sometimes would not want to leave when they were picked up. I'd like to send a shout-out to room 1 which has housed our last 3 children.

This review is honestly long overdue! This is our second year at this school, and I cannot say…read moreenough wonderful things about our experience here. The school was originally recommended to us by a family friend, and I'm so grateful we decided to give it a try. From the very beginning, the staff has been incredibly supportive, welcoming, and loving. My daughter absolutely loves her teachers, and as a parent, there is nothing better than knowing your child is somewhere she feels safe, cared for, and excited to learn. The school itself is always clean and feels safe, and there is such a wonderful sense of community. One of the things I especially appreciate is the consistency and experience of the teachers. Many of them have been here for years, which says a lot to me about the environment and the dedication of the staff. I also really value the curriculum and the structure they provide. They aren't simply watching children throughout the day they are helping prepare them academically and socially and giving them a strong foundation before they even enter elementary school. I truly believe children benefit from having that structure, routine, and encouragement from a young age. Most importantly, you can tell the teachers genuinely care about these kids. We have always felt supported as a family, and I am beyond grateful for the love, patience, and education my daughter has received here.

The staff there is very rude. I do not have a child that goes there but I have had the displeasure…read moreof going to this location for work and have been disrespected by their staff every time I go there. Just based on my own treatment at this location, I wouldn't register my student there on principal.