Over the years I have been in South several times for the purpose of attending large meetings. My…read morechildren did not go to South nor did I. Therefore, I can only write about the location, the building, and the amenities. Location, it is a beautiful area of Denver right next-door to Washington Park and it's large lake..The size of the school appears to be able to hold at least 1500 students plus and is well designed. It has a very large cafeteria as well as auditorium, all of which are located in a four story building. The main entry needs some work - the painted murals need refreshing. All in all, very nice.

Spent a semester at this school. Definitely has an "inner city school" feeling about it. I met some…read moregreat people while I attended, but I also would chat with sone kids in class and Id ask "any plans after high school?" To which they would respond "I'm not even thinking of finishing high school." or "I don't want to go to college, Ill work fast food somewhere." The drive from many students was sadly quite low and it affected many students around them. I also thought it was very odd when I had a history class taught by 3 different teachers. One teaching in Spanish, the next Arabic, then the final one in English. It was quite distracting and was an inefficient way to teach. I transferred out after a semester.

The staff treated me will i am spindle needs and thos school made me feel welcome the teachers are…read moregreat

This review is limited to the Cherry Creek HS Winter Concert that the CCHS students put on each…read moreyear just before the Holiday break at the Fine Arts Theatre on campus. So . . . if you aren't interested in music at this level, please read no further. If you are interested, then "this level" is not even accurate. These kids were fantastic! Each Concert segment (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble) played three pieces and each time they had the entire audience on their feet clapping. So, yes, there were a lot of proud parents there . . . a full house even . . . on the night of a big home Bronco game no less. But they had reason to be proud . . . these were not "get-a-music-credit-out-of-the-way" musicians , , , these were musicians who know their craft. I would lay money on a large percentage of them going on to some field of music. They were that good. And you know what that means? They were blessed with excellent music instructors. It was a night of music that I won't soon forget. These kids are our future and I couldn't be prouder. And, no, to answer your question . . . I am NOT related to a single one of them . . . but I am super proud of their musical ability. If you have the opportunity to attend their next concert . . . do they have one in the Spring? . . . don't miss it.

School has one of the best sports teams in the country. The teachers here are respectable and this…read moreis a great high school to get your education at it would recommend the school to anyone that is just graduated middle school.

This is a wonderful school with caring teachers and administrators and a Christian atmosphere.read more

I have 2 children attending VRA currently, we love the family feel and the smaller class size. This…read moreis a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian school but has families of several different faiths. What a blessing this school is to us! My oldest is now at Erie High after attending VRA and he is doing great with the transition to high school. The 7/8 teacher does a great job prepping them for High School.

I have a 50/50 on the school. The worst about the school is you can tell the school is more…read moreinterested in growing the school or remodeling or just adding more stuff. However all the current kids are getting ignored. Only one parent teacher conference a year? Teachers care less! Teach less, my kids have told me how they watch youtube in numerous occasions throughout the years. Middle school kids are treated as in elementary still. We have many days off from school! Not much homework or know whats going on in school other then charity stuff going on. Oh they have plenty!! School safety is a huge concern here. They don't follow safety procedures because they say they have a few. I've put it to a test and past right tru it like nothing. However My kids have had a few decent caring teachers that Im very grateful for many left already but a few are still there. This will be our last year in Mcglone not only because we have relocated but its not worth driving my kids here anymore.

This is our first year at Stedman and it's been a wonderful experience for our kid. You can expect…read moreyour student to receive the necessary supports as well as high expectations academically. School culture is a plus as there are plenty of opportunities for parents to volunteer from the classroom, PTA, Values to Action committee to major celebrations like fall festival. Overall a great place to get involved and know what's going on.

My children have attended this school for 3 years. With that being said I have seen a lot in this…read moreschool. I felt like I had to fight for my sons IEP at first and have had a couple meetings with the Principal over the last few years. It wasn't until this year when the school called CPS on me because my son came to school with a bruise that I absolutely lost it. My son has come home from the school with bruises on him many times and not even a simple note sent home letting me know what happened. The CPS worker evaluated my house and realized real fast that there was no threat and that my son is in fact autistic. The CPS worker told me to tell the school if they are not reporting any of my sons injuries at school to threaten them with calling the police and opening an investigation. It wasn't until this threat that I started getting updates on my son on almost a daily basis. From my son falling off the chair to slipping off the sidewalk during recess. I really felt like the school should've contacted me before taking such harsh actions knowing for a fact that this is an extremely clumsy child and hurts himself on a daily basis. Last year my son fell off the playground equipment and I got a call home saying that he had and I quote "a small fall" but when he came home with a piece of paper it had stated that he fell 5 feet off the playground equipment onto his head. This is not a small fall and I personally believe that my son should've been taken to the emergency room. After that the instructions stated that if there was any drainage from the ear to seek medical attention right away. When I sent him to school the next day he seem to be find in the morning. It wasn't until after school that his teacher let me know that his ear was draining ALL DAY. My son should've been taken to the hospital right away or at least I should've been notified right away. I do believe that there are some things that need to be put into place to make the school better. There are some exceptional employees here though that I have always gotten along with. For one the lunch ladies are always kind and they treat the children with respect. Ms. Apodaca Is one of the best kindergarten teachers I have met. As for next year my preschoolers will be the only ones attending the school as the school I'm enrolling my other children in does not offer preschool. But my older children will not be going back to this school the following year. Some aspects on the school. There is definitely not enough parking for parents and pick up is crazy! From cars pushing through other cars and cars trying to speed up to not let people get out of parking. I have personally seen car is almost hit children because there is not enough supervision out during pick up time. There is designated parking for the teachers but most times you only see some of the teacher parking filled in a lot of empty spots in the teachers park out on the road were a parent should be parking to pick up students. This makes it extremely hard for parents to find parking when it is time to pick up their students. There has been times where I've had to park anywhere from a block to two blocks away just to walk and get my child from school. I do believe that more teachers need to be spread out around the school during drop off to make sure that the children are crossing the road safely and that cars are following the rules. I also believe that there should be a teacher out that helps the flow of traffic. To make sure that cars can get out of the parking in the cars park not in the middle of the street but in the designated parking to pick up their children. Having a teacher that keeps constant flow of this would make it a lot easier on pick up. The school does not have a parking lot for parents which makes it even more dangerous to pick up the students.

I attended Shining Mountain Waldorf School from K-9 and cherish the magical experiences. I fondly…read morerecall the excitement of seeing new chalkboard drawings and hearing captivating stories in the cozy classrooms. Now, my son attends Kindergarten there and formed an instant bond with his teacher (not something that came naturally for him in preschool). Mrs. Cherie exceeds expectations by attending to each child's unique needs. All teachers offer individual care through home visits, parent nights, and meetings. Beyond being a great school, the parent community is enriching, and we're forming lifelong friendships. Some worry Waldorf's academic approach might not prepare students well, but my brothers, also Waldorf graduates, are now a urologist and a researcher at the Max Planck Institute. I'm a life coach with my own business. Success stems from joy in learning, which Waldorf fosters. I urge you to schedule a tour or email me for more insights at wovenwords [at] gmail [dot] com.

Being a part of Shining Mountain Waldorf School's Early Childhood program has been an exceptional…read moreexperience for my daughter and our entire family. My daughter has blossomed into a confident, playful, curious, and adventurous 5-year-old in the loving care of her teachers. The beautiful campus, nestled in the foothills, offers ample opportunity for free play in nature and daily walks to visit the school chickens, gardens, and a nearby lake. Inside the classrooms, natural materials of wood and silk create a beautiful and comforting space to learn and play. Kindergarten classes provide nourishing, organic food to the children daily. Overall, the school has a rich tradition of meaningful festivals that build a thriving school community. We couldn't be happier at Shining Mountain and look forward to continuing through middle school and high school.