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Explorer Middle School

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Pinnacle High School

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It's not that bad it's just I'm depressed so it's hard to make friends. Advice is to join a sport…read moreor club when ur a freshman so u won't become a loser like me

Edit::: forgot to mention that this school has an ethical problem as well, the staff here should…read moreALWAYS tell the parents of the kids they search that they are SEARCHING their personal being. I was searched, made to feel uncomfortable by a female security guard because she touched my butt, I told my mom about it, she called the school and you know what the school did? They tried LYING saying they never searched me, and my mom caught them trying to not admit it? So she had MR MALDONADO admit that he searched me. But why was he trying to say I didn't get searched at first? Why aren't the school officials at this school letting the PARENTS know that they are touching their children? Crazy. Honestly that's probably a legal problem there that they didn't want to mention. This school used to be an A+ school but now it's the rating it should be at, if anything it should be lower for how much of a HORRIBLE school it is. This school and the people at this school only want to watch their back, they even threaten kids by saying they're gonna make AZ MERIT apart of their grade cause they want the school to have better ratings. You're not supposed to do that. This school seriously needs to be checked out, there's A BUNCH OF THINGS happening that PARENTS DONT KNOW ABOUT that only a former student would know.

Dynamite Montessori Academy - Preschool child pouring water from glass pitcher into a drinking glass in our Montessori classroom.

Dynamite Montessori Academy

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We feel incredibly lucky to have found this school. It's AMI-approved Montessori with a beautiful…read morecampus, and you can truly feel the care and intention that has gone into building this community for over 28 years. We currently have one child in Primary and one in Elementary, and both are thriving beyond what we ever expected. Our extended family has even commented on how much our kids have grown -- not just academically, but in their confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. What stands out most is how personal the experience feels. The teachers are genuinely caring, and we love that there are bilingual educators and an environment that supports the whole child. It's so refreshing to see our kids learning in a way that goes far beyond "sitting at a desk and memorizing." The school offers an abundance of enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, and it's clear they're focused on supporting each child as an individual. We are truly grateful to have our children grow up in such a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment... even if part of us wants to keep it our little secret!

Last August 25th, after reflecting on the challenges my son faced at DMA in September and October…read moreof last year, I felt ready and shared a down-to-earth personal review.   Instead of receiving public feedback, I received a certified letter from a law firm, demanding for my review to be removed immediately, otherwise "we will sue you to obtain an order requiring you to remove it, and to recover significant monetary damages against you, including, but not limited to, punitive damages, and the attorneys' fees and costs Dynamite Montessori incurs in the case under A.R.S. 12-341.01 and A.R.S. 12-341". They reminded me of a contract clause that restricts what families may share publicly about the school without prior written consent. This clause is part of the agreement that parents must sign when enrolling their children. So, in the interest of focusing on providing for my son instead of defending myself against what I feel are insubstantial accusations, I am removing my previous review. We were part of the DMA family for almost three years. 100% involved and devoted to all the school activities. Our son attended from June 21, 2022, until November 1, 2024. In my personal opinion, DMA can be a good choice for any "non-Montessori" child to gain some exposure to a Montessori environment in their early years. The place looks pristine, with the right materials, strong infrastructure, and opportunities for children to learn--especially if they happen to be among the more "gifted" ones and can learn by themselves. I have been a Montessori mom since our son was born, and we initially thought this was the perfect place for him. Last year, however, in his third year of primary, my son developed a behavior we felt unrecognizable to us and was told "not to be kindergarten ready" and "maybe not a good fit for a classroom at all". My family, especially my son (5 years old at the time), went through a nightmare that took almost a year to recover from. Fortunately, today he attends a large Montessori school where he has adapted beautifully and is thriving as the amazing child he has always been. In his new school he is considered a bright kid and so far, there is not a single incident regarding his behavior. Looking back, we feel that his experience at DMA was heavily affected by a classroom dynamic that was challenging for his naturally calm demeanor. Today, we are sharing our feelings, in case it helps other families who may be uncertain--whether you already have a child enrolled or are considering enrollment.

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