So far so good. Our kinder experience at Basis Tucson Primary has been a lot better than our prek…read moreexperience at Leman Academy. The school strongly emphasizes academics and kids are given letter/percentage grades like high schools do. Yes there's pressure but nothing we can't handle so far. My complaints: 1. De-prioritization of physical activity. You have to put your child in an after school club (more money) for dance, bowling, and other movement-based activities. I had the opportunity to volunteer to help with hot lunch once. I learned a lot. Like just how short lunch is; it explained why my daughter was hungry but had uneaten food in her lunch last semester. Volunteering has opened my eyes and I started packing her lunches a little differently 2. It's a charter school so they have to raise money. However, the fundraiser updates in the app are ridiculous. Class vs class, grade vs grade. Everyone hurry and donate before the deadline...use the AZ tax credit...oh the deadline has been extended so you can donate more (no surprise) None of the issues I mentioned are major to me. Why? Because my kindergartener is reading, can read digital and analog clocks, she can add double-digit numbers, etc but her friends who are in 1st and 2nd grade in TUSD schools aren't there yet. The academic advantage Basis provides is unparalleled without attending an expensive private school But there are pros and cons to each school and I've included a couple for potential parents considering the school

During the school year, students are assigned approximately one hour of homework each night, along…read morewith weekly homework packets. At the beginning of the school year, my grandmother passed away, and during that horrible time I asked for support to help keep my son on track with his assignments. I was told to rely on his communication notebook, but felt that wasn't enough given the circumstances. Near the end of the final trimester, I was informed that my son was at risk of failing math. I was frustrated because this was the first time I had been made aware that he was struggling. I was told there had not been any concerns before then and that he should begin attending student hours. Earlier communication (in addition to seeing some poor grades in cj which only suggested that we implement new study habits) would have allowed us to address the issue before it became so serious. Parent teacher conferences were unhelpful. Unfortunately, attending student hours was also challenging. If a student arrives even a FEW minutes late, they are not permitted to join because it would "disrupt" the ongoing session. The morning drop-off procedures can be difficult to navigate, as the gates are opened on a very strict schedule. On one occasion, I had to park and walk my son into school before 7:30 a.m., and by the time we reached student hours we were only a couple of minutes late. He was not allowed to attend. Ironically, had it been 7:31 a.m., I could have used the drive-through drop-off instead but would have been late to student hours. There were also several school policies that made the experience more difficult for our family. Students were not allowed to play tag on the playground, school lunches were not provided, and the after-school program was very costly even with scholarship.

I remember when SSA was a quality school with wonderful teachers who exceeded expectations. That…read morewas so very long ago. I pulled all my kids out of SSA Tucson campus on Sunset. This school is known to discriminate against students, especially their special education students and families. The staff is poorly trained and they're constantly trying to replace teachers who either quit or get fired. Their test scores are abysmal and sadly, they don't prioritize students. It's a negative, mean and cruel environment for kids to spend years in. Avoid at all costs.

I have had two students in this school and really love it. It's a small school so my kids have…read morereceived a lot of personal care. After a year or two the teachers feel like family. BTW, regarding the photo in the previous post: That disturbing image was NOT taken in an SSA bathroom!

This school should be reviewed by the state. The way they treat students who are on the spectrum is…read moreabsolutely abhorrent. My son attended for two years, and the second year both teachers quit. He had very little aid for his iep, and they claimed over and over to not have resources. How in 2024 do you not have resources? Especially after covid opened up many school resources? They claim to be diverse. They are not. They do not even have cameras on site, not even in the office. 10/10 do not recommend. Take your children anywhere else.

This is a wonderful school. They have many extra curricular activities. They have a gate with a…read morecamera and you need to ring the doorbell before they allow you to enter. Only a dumb*ss would think of kidnapping a child there. There are camera's everywhere. The rooms do NOT smell like mold. It is a beautiful campus and the teachers are wonderful educators. Just beware of Mr. Krauses dad jokes.

Where to start the teaching for middle school are horrific, not all but a few! The way staff and…read moreteachers talk to their students, the struggles my kids have gone through it's ridiculous. The assistant principal of absolutely no help! Once your kids is in the office for something, that's it they are a target. It's like if he doesn't walk in a straight line he's in trouble it's NOT MILITARY SCHOOL . This is not a friendly environment at all. My daughter had these problems but once in high school and not having to deal with these teachers she made tremendous progress and is an A+ student. Vail academy does not have the best interest of the students it's always to cover up what the teacher is doing. No progress had been made despite the endless calls to the school.

Vail Academy and High School is unlike any other school in the area. We are a small learning…read morecommunity of approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our history dates back to 1997 when Vail Charter High School was opened as the first high school in Vail. For many years VHS was the smallest high school choice for families in our district. In July 2010, a beautiful new site opened its doors as Vail Academy and High School. We are committed to encouraging high academic and social achievement. As a STEM school we emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math. We do all we can, everyday, to expose all of our students to the very best education has to offer. As a new addition to the many excelling schools in the Vail District, we had a lot to prove last year when we opened. And we have!

I hated this school i was here for the first part of school for 2024-2025 constent bullying and…read moredrugs in bathrooms are bad and my teachers where rude and mean I would not send my kid here. Staff sucked they did nothing when kids where getting bullyed i hate this school and always will.

An ok school. Staff is OK not to point fingers at bad staff..cough cough..nurse. but I can…read moreappreciate the security measure they have there. Kids grades went up a bit coming here as well. The big thing that sucks is the pick up line. That backs up all the way to valencia! The pick up is terrible.

This school has some very passionate people working there who genuinely who the extra mile for your…read morethe children. The newly built highschool was beautiful and fresh when they opened it as well.

Southgate Academy is the worst school in Tucson. I do not recommend anyone taking their child to…read morethat school. I've seen my daughter having to get in a van and she doesn't even have a seat she is forced to sit in the back on the floor. Not only that my daughter seen what kind of crappy buses they have. on a bus there is a seat that doesn't even have padding on it. I've seen the headlight fall out of the front. also in winter time there's a lot of lights out my daughter also said there is no heaters on one of the busses everyone is forced to freeze. this school does not care about their students they act like it but they don't the front desk people are so young and disrespectful at times. the way they answer the phones are so not professional. The lady that runs the Transportation Department I think her name is Daniella has a bad attitude when she answers the phone she makes me feel like she is bothered when I call to see why the bus is running late. Overall rating for the school not even half a star.... 741-7900 850 W Valencia Road Tucson, AZ 85706

My little sister enjoyed her time here and learned so much…read more Friendly classmates, helpful teachers. Sizable safe looking playground, up to date facilities (such as the library and the music room) Thanks to Mrs. Levendowski and Mrs. Price for the wonderful experience she had in 1st and 2nd grade.

This is by far the best public elementary school in Tucson. If I hadn't moved so far away, I would…read morestill have my children enrolled through open enrollment. The principle and staff were always organized, helpful and courteous. The school is kept pristine and safe. I highly recommend this school.

Terrible, terrible administration. Owners, principal - terrible. And the office staff just sits…read moreback timidly and keeps out of the way. The teaching staff turns over almost completely every single year. For all they like to say they 'help' the troubled students.... things don't go so well for some of them. Not surprised to see 1-star feedback from a person who is/was clearly staff or former staff. Our experience was similar.

This is what SACA means to me. Years ago, I had a pretty messed up life. I kept trying but I never…read morefound my place or way at any school I tried... until SACA. The support and the family that I had needed all along, I found at this school. All the things that over the years would keep me out of school, they helped me with and made a way for me. The biggest thing is that I did not believe in myself until SACA. This school was a game changer for me and for my friends. The teachers didn't let us fall through the cracks. They really cared and they would pick me up every time and help me to know that I had a purpose and that I could do anything that I set my mind to. I don't know what would have happened to me if I didn't find this school. Fast forward to now. I have a great job and my own family. I ended up going to pima and then the u of A on scholarships which was only possible because of what I learned and who I became at SACA. Now my husband and I cannot wait for our daughter to be old enough to go to SACA too. Thank you for helping me, SACA teachers and to all of the administration. This school means a lot to me