From the cleanliness of the campus to the programs that are implemented. This place is an A+++…read more As soon as you talk with your child, they can't stop talking about everything they did in school that day and how they love their teachers. Walking into this school, you just feel.. comfortable, and welcome. It's a special kind of pleasure you receive from understanding the kind of foundation you are providing your child. My wife and I are extremely proud to say our child attends Challenger School.

Fantastic first school experience for our grandchild. The teachers and staff are interested in…read moreteaching and promoting learning. Children are encouraged and parents are included in the education plan.

We transferred to Doral Academy fire Mesa campus last year, in the middle of the year. We feared…read morethat our (then) first grader would struggle to adapt. Boy were we wrong! The community at Fire Mesa is beautiful. There are top-notch, dedicated, and highly, communicative teachers and administration. Now that we are approaching the end of second grade, it is clear that my child is thriving. I hope everyone has an opportunity to feel as grateful for their school as our family does.

Love this school for our daughter. She was accepted this year into the 8th grade. What a difference…read morefrom CCSD education and the Private schools in the area! If you can apply and get your children in the Doral charter school system, I would do so.. The charter schools like Doral Fire mesa are by far superior in education, , qualified teachers, reenforcing manners and uniforms. They have a strong PTSO, they always putting on great events for our kids, Books and Burgers, Students trips , Trunk and Treats, etc. Many fun activities and community events . Well organized Athletics department , Thank you Mr. Cohen and Mr. Wise! Also Thank you to Mrs. Meller ( Advocacy support) . Great job to Principal Mrs. Kelly, and Assistant Principals Mrs Kristal and Mrs. Ashley. Our daughter really enjoys coming here and feels welcome. The staff really care about your children here and their education.

While Candil Hall offers a great curriculum, there are too many problems that contribute to a poor…read morelearning experience for children. First, the staff turnover is incredible. One year my daughter had 3 different teachers. Each year they seem to have all new teachers and staff is constantly coming and going- other than about half of the teachers who are all related to the owner. The school is family owned which can contribute to a family feel of the school overall. However, if you are not related to the family, personal friends with the family, or volunteer with the school, your child and your family will be outcasted and excluded. Only some kids are invited to play sports. Kids they do not want on their sports teams are not even invited to try out. The principal/owner Mr. Diller regularly yells and swears at the kids. He is demeaning and borderline abusive to the students. Candil Hall also allows bullying and in some cases promotes or praises students who bully. Children who are bullied are not protected by the school. They get no help even when they feel so unsafe they don't want to go to school. Student to student threats are not taken seriously. It's incredibly disappointing the lack of concern and support shown to children at this school. While my child did leave there more advanced academically, she also left there with psychological trauma, fear, distrust of schools and teachers, and overwhelming feelings of confusion because she felt so unsafe in the place that she should feel the safest. I regret ever sending my child to this school and wish I could undo all of the trauma Candil Hall has caused her. Additionally, if you ever have any issues with the teachers, the staff, the family, etc. you will be talked negatively about and they will spread rumors to other parents about you. This school is not worth it, please look elsewhere.

LOVED this place! My daughter went here for 3 years and we had nothing but an awesome experience…read morehere! For starters they celebrate holidays, which some places don't. They have a Thanksgiving show, Christmas show, end of year party/celebration, and other fun stuff for kids and parents. My daughter is going into 4th grade now, and she still remembers this place and her teachers. Pretty incredible since she was here from ages 2-5. Very friendly, family oriented staff, that takes the time to get to know you and your kid(s). I think the bad reviews for this place are from "Karen's" that won't be happy anywhere. Great place overall! My daughter (Tonantzin) misses this place!

I truly love what this school stands for. Everyone that I've talked to has always been very…read moresupportive and nice. I really don't understand these bad reviews. I wish more people that had good experiences would come forward and leave reviews, but typically people only leave bad reviews. No school is perfect but this has by far been the most understanding, caring and supportive charter school that I have been involved with.

This school was horrible the worst school year in my life I was bullied the entire year and it is…read morebad. I got choked and almost died there. they don't handle situations right. They say" Whoever tells first is Telling the truth". If I could give this a zero I would. Everything was a wreck and two years later they are still bullying me when I see them.

My review is based on the cleanliness and beautification of this school and I do not know anyone…read morewho attends and/or works at this school. Overall, I came here for my daughter's Volleyball game and it is a beautiful school with a small gym but very clean. I like how there was also a food truck there as well. The only reason why I did not give it a 5 star is because the parking stalls are a bit compact (and being that I am originally from Hawaii, we have compact stalls there) and someone scratched my car when they opened their door.

Not the worst, but far from what it should be…read more I'll be honest--I wanted to love this place. At first glance, it checks some important boxes: clean buildings, a decent variety of after-school programs, and a lot of buzz about being "one of the better schools" in the area. But after spending real time here, that reputation doesn't hold up under closer inspection. The good stuff? Sure, it's there. The campus is well-kept and looks great, and my kids have genuinely enjoyed a few of the clubs they've tried. I'll also say that some of the teachers are passionate and communicative. You can tell they care. But unfortunately, the strong ones feel outnumbered by the ones who seem to have checked out. And that's where things start to unravel. Too often, we've seen teachers point fingers at students or parents instead of taking ownership when something clearly goes wrong in the classroom. That mindset makes it hard to trust the process. Meanwhile, the people running the show? It feels like their main goal is image control. Even when serious concerns are raised, the focus shifts to silencing criticism instead of solving problems. Don't even get me started on the pickup line. It's pure chaos. Traffic spills into the streets, everyone's blocking everyone else, and there's no system in place to fix it. You'll spend 30+ minutes in your car daily, just hoping no one gets into an accident. As for academics, it's hit or miss. In some cases, the material seems to come straight from pre-made internet templates--no adaptation, no passion, and sometimes, no clear understanding of the topic from the person teaching it. Honestly, I've found better explanations on YouTube. Other things worth noting: There have been situations involving extremely unprofessional conduct between staff members--yes, during the school day. I've also seen confidential student information passed around carelessly, which is incredibly upsetting for any parent. And the school's reaction to these concerns? Defensive. Instead of addressing the issue, they turned their attention to the parent who spoke up, even threatening to revoke their campus access. That says a lot about their priorities. Bottom line: There are bright spots here, but they're clouded by serious problems in leadership, culture, and accountability. If you're considering this school, go in with your eyes wide open. It might look good on paper, but reality paints a more complicated picture.

This school is a great school. Good curriculum and the principal is so friendly and knows how to…read moreinteract with the student's.

I've went here k-5 and this school was very good but in my last year a girl had spread lies about…read moremë and my friend instead of the whole class. She said that we were making fun of her but we weren't. The whole class said she smelled and she targeted us only because we were the ones who covered arë nose next to her. The principle Mrs. Swawn didnt give us a chance to speak and tell the truth and then sent us to class. That year before was 4th grade and I had class with her and I had to sit next to her and she decided to be racist towards më by saying "wake up your mom made tamales" which I found mean and reported it to the principle Mrs. Swawn and she ignored më.

We love Shenker! My son has been attending the school for over a year starting at 7 months old. I…read morewas so nervous to drop him off as a baby, but Ms Debora is such an amazing caregiver. The class was organized, communicative, and I felt so at ease knowing my baby was in their hands. Now he is in the Ducklings with Ms Alyssa and I can't say enough positive things about her and her teaching style. My son has learned so much going to this school even though he has only just turned two, he is counting past 10, reading letters, coming home with new learnings every day. We are excited to continue to watch him grow and develop at Shenker.

Back to update my review after my daughter graduated from the infants class! I have never known…read morekinder, hardworking, knowledgeable, gentle and caring individuals in my life than the staff in butterflies infant class. They truly care for the babies like they are their own! I have referred multiple families here to Shenker including my own family members! I can't thank the ladies in the infant room enough! My daughter is ahead of all of her milestones, walking by 1, and is doing great in the next class. The ladies put so much love and care into engaging the babies and helping them learn and develop. I'm so proud of my little one and how far she's come since we first enrolled her at 14 weeks. All of those ladies deserve all of the kudos in the world!