devoted 11 years of my life to this school--more than a decade building relationships, creating a…read morethriving drama program from the ground up, and believing deeply in the mission of education. All four of my children attended this school. I loved it. I gave it my all. That's why what I'm about to say is not easy, but it is necessary: DO NOT.... DO NOT WORK HERE. DO NOT send your children here. The school I once believed in is no longer a place I can stand behind. The leadership, particularly under Dr. Musser, and the ongoing revolving door of "Heads of School"--many of whom act more like puppets than leaders--have created an increasingly toxic and unstable environment. I honestly wish there was someway to hold them accountable for the many many good teachers, they have hurt. In just the past two months, there have already been two turnovers for the upcoming "Head of school". That level of inconsistency trickles down and deeply affects staff morale, student experience, and the integrity of the institution. Despite the red flags, I stayed for far longer than I should have because of the incredible students. But dedication to the kids can only carry you so far when leadership continuously undermines the core values of education. The teacher turnover rate speaks volumes. I urge anyone considering employment or enrollment here to do your homework: * Look into the school's compliance with charter school laws--especially regarding special education services. * Ask questions about teacher retention and leadership turnover. * Speak to former staff if possible. The stories are there, if you're willing to listen. I used to defend the school because of the hard-working teachers and my own emotional investment. But I can no longer look the other way. When bad things happen and no one is held accountable, silence becomes complicity. The environment has become not just dysfunctional--but harmful. Please look deeper. Don't be fooled by appearances... let me be clear. This is a wolf in sheep's clothing. This is not a healthy place for students or staff. The leadership is not just ineffective--it's dangerous.

Our time at Candeo Peoria was brief, and I cannot recommend this school based on our experience. At…read morefirst, everything seemed positive--the school environment felt safe, the uniform policy was well-implemented, and the principal, Mr. Davenport, was welcoming. However, things quickly went downhill. My daughter, a seventh grader, had a distressing experience with her Latin teacher, Ms. Moline, on just the second day of school. She was publicly criticized for not completing her homework and was reprimanded for her lack of organization. This was particularly upsetting because it was only her second day, and she had started several weeks late due to her acceptance date. Furthermore, she had no prior experience in sixth-grade Latin, which is a prerequisite for the class. There was no clear communication from the school or the teacher about how new students were expected to handle these assignments, and the instructions given were vague. When I met with Ms. Moline and Mr. Davenport to discuss these concerns, I was disappointed by the lack of resolution. Mr. Davenport seemed to excuse Ms. Moline's behavior rather than address it directly, and Ms. Moline herself was unsympathetic and unapologetic. Her demeanor was stern and unfriendly, which added to our discomfort, and it became apparent that many students share a similar view of her. I believe kindness and compassion are essential qualities for any educator. Additionally, my children were burdened with over three hours of homework each night, which disrupted a healthy school-life balance, especially given their extracurricular activities. I also noticed that the school's approach felt outdated; there was minimal use of technology, and their classical education model prioritized Latin--a language that is not widely used in the U.S. I would prefer my children learn Spanish, which is more practical and can fulfill high school or college language requirements. Ultimately, the lack of care and understanding of our concerns led us to conclude that Candeo Peoria was not the right fit for our family. We have returned to homeschooling through ASU Prep, which offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for college while also maintaining a healthy school-life balance. In conclusion, while Candeo Peoria has some positives, our experience did not meet our expectations, and we have found a better fit elsewhere.

We have been so impressed with Guidepost Montessori Peoria. The guides are so great, flexible, and…read morededicated to their jobs. I would highly recommend. When our son moved to the toddler room, we did face nap challenges. He was not getting enough sleep mostly because there were other friends that did not sleep well. We were concerned about this since it was negatively impacting our son and reached out to the Guides and administration. We were disappointed with their lack of responses and making no changes.

Guidepost Peoria was the best decision I have made to enroll my son. Their entire staff are truly…read moregenuine people who want the best for your child AND your family. The dedicated, nurturing educators create a stimulating and calm environment. My child's confidence has blossomed, and i'm consistently impressed. We have been so lucky to have the best guides, especially Ms. Chelsie. HIGHLY recommend.

My daughter is in the ABLE program. I have to say the staff is amazing with her since day one. Also…read morethe students were all giving her fist bumps or saying hi every time she said it even if she said it 10 times. When we were dropping her off she ran up to a parent and hugged him and I apologized. He was so kind and I think it actually made his day. Everything about this school has been pleasant so far and I hope it continues because we have been blessed. Thank you everyone for your hard work and dedication it shows.

Just had to stop by here to register my daughter for kinder camp at another school. The staff was…read moreincredible. They all stopped what they were doing to sing baby shark to my 1 year old who was saying "Baby shark!" He froze with all the attention but smirked a bit. Some older kids came in and joined in the singing and added dancing. Just a great atmosphere for kids. The staff really enjoy children and trying to get them to smile. Everyone was kind and courteous. My brief visit was a nice one!

We can't say enough good things ! From the principle mr…read morelafont sorry if I'm spelling your name wrong .. to the staff and teachers ! Everyone is amazing helpful and very well versed in their job ! Big shout out to Mrs Geith .. she something special ! Keep her around !! We love legacy traditional school ..

ok, this isn't too far off from my last review but once again i just want to say your child may be…read moregetting blamed for things they didn't do. my entire grade is constantly in trouble for things like 5 kids do!! it is quite unfair if i do say so myself.

Went to this school from 1-8th grade and honestly it was horrid, students were constantly picking…read moreon one another, staff barely cared unless you were a straight a student. Like I'm in the class of 27' and I only really had a handful of good teachers at this school. Do better Desert Harbor Also make sure no more kids like Anthony escape the school.

This school is hell. I used to go here from 2nd to 8th grade. The students are nice but the staff…read moreis insufferable, uptight, and rude to put it simply. The office ladies get pissed off when you ask them to just do their job and the junior high teachers are disgusting. So rude and unfriendly. They constantly demand respect while treating students with the least amount of respect possible. One time I walked into the girls restroom and there was a swastika on the wall painted with feces. I was also openly Jewish at the school and the english teacher constantly picked me to be Anne Frank during the holocaust lessons and constantly picked me out to answer holocaust related questions. The math teacher was incredibly rude and inappropriate, constantly making racist remarks to black and Asian students. I absolutely do not recommend this school and I believe it should be shut down.

Visited this school for work event. Staff was very friendly and gave the students their undivided…read moreattention. This was an amazing experience and wonderful environment!

The staff at the Autism academy Peoria/Greenway campus seems to be a bit lazy if you ask me , often…read moretimes they are calling me claiming my kid is sick or coughing when no such symptoms are happening at home , Monday my child was out of school for a dentist appointment , they claim he was cough so uncomfortably , 1 coughing after the procedure is normal and he was released by his doctor to return to school the following day second he did not cough a single time Monday all day and nothing after he was picked up according to his nanny , I attempted to advise them and give them discharge paper work , which they told me he was sick (obviously they are medical professionals all the sudden ) and that he would have to see a doctor to return back to school , not only is this an inconvenience for a working parent it's unnecessary to say you won't accept a note from his dentist who performed the procedure it's costly and down right lazy , several times they mentioned my son was in a bad mood which seems to be the real reason they don't want him in school. Last year I had to take my son to the doctor so many times unnecessarily because of the same thing which every time his doctor said he was not sick and was fine to be in school . I these people seem to think parents have nothing better to do then go to the doctor everyday to satisfy them . I will be telling all of the parents I know and leaving post on every available platform .

Such an amazing school! The principal is so invested in knowing the kids. Teachers are the best…read moretoo!! Love being part of this community.

Started in kindergarten...my child spoke a little english....now she speaks reads and writes…read moreenglish at her grade level and recently graduated from the ESL program. She is behind in math ...hopefully she will catch up next year in 3rd grade. As long as my child continues to progress academically i will keep her there ....drive line does leave something to be desired as well as with school communication but academically the school is getting the job done.

I'm writing to bring to your attention an incident that happened today, August 14th, around 3:20…read morePM, regarding my daughter Callie's school laptop. This morning, Callie accidentally left her laptop at home, so I brought it to the school around 9:00 AM. When I dropped it off at the front desk, the receptionist Mellisa mentioned that she "might be able to get it to her." I assumed she was joking, so I left it with her. Later in the day, I found out that Callie never received her laptop. When I returned to the front desk, I expressed that if it wasn't going to be delivered to her, I would have preferred to take it back with me. The receptionist mentioned that she thought it was for homework, but in fact, Callie needed it for classwork during her last period today. I also want to note that this is only the second time Callie has forgotten her laptop, yet the receptionist claimed it had happened three or four times, which is simply not true. I was disappointed to hear an inaccurate statement about my daughter's track record, especially when it could impact how she is perceived. I wanted to make you aware of this situation because it caused Callie to miss an important class activity. I understand everyone is busy, but I hope we can ensure that items critical to a student's classwork are delivered in a timely manner in the future and that communication remains accurate and respectful. Thank you for your time and understanding. Sincerely Jaylene . P

My 3 1/2 year-old grandson attends the traditional academy at Bel Air for their preschool/pre-K. He…read morehas been going there half days since November 1. The teachers, especially Miss Troy are amazing. He will continue there in the fall. We did an extensive search and I'm so happy with the decision. Good job.

My review is for Copper Creek Elementary School located in the Deer Valley Unified School District…read moreat the following address: 7071 West Hillcrest Blvd, Glendale AZ 85310. Website: http://coppercreek.dvusd.org I have two children with special needs issues. I came into the school with documentation for both from developmental preschools nearby that had either worked with them and had them tested by state representation or they had previously qualified for the Deer Valley School District's developmental delay preschool. This had no effect on them entering Kindergarden. And what I mean by this is that the school didn't do anything with the documentation, they certainly didn't implement any protocols or testing from the get go. I wish they had. They had to do their own assessment that took at times FOREVER to do. But policy is policy. I'd rather a more proactive approach. (Per AZ state law you can expedite this process, I did not, I wish I had for both children.) That being said, although the few frustrations I had with that, which were purely procedural, my time at the school was outstanding. The staff and teachers are amazing! (Mary, the front office secretary is on the ball! I hope she is still there with them!) Especially for the special needs department. I heard good things going in and I was not disappointed. I was with the school for 7 years. Some teachers are fantastic, (many of them have been at the school for years!) others were so so, but I'm generalizing over 7 years. The school switched Principals the end of 2013. I was not fond of the replacement Principal, however she was only there for the last end of the school year. Replacement was remedied with Mrs. McNeill in 2014-15 school year. She's fantastic. I have only good things to say about her leadership. In all, every public school is going to be reactionary instead of proactive. If you have a child with some behavior issues, I highly recommend this school because the staff here are in my opinion, fantastic. I felt respected as a member of the IEP team, they listened to my concerns and we all worked to help my children be the most successful. And THEY did go far, and I'm absolutely certain it was because of everyone's hard work. This location is land locked. So the school boundaries make the attendance in the class rooms reasonably sized. I lived out of the school zone and attended under a variance the full 7 years my children attended there. Never had a problem with getting the variance. I can't see that anyone else would if they applied for one. (It's pretty easy, the spring before the school year you are having your child attend, contact the office and they will help get you the paperwork.) The down side of this is that your child will not ride the bus. We left the school this school year 2016-17 because we moved to another location still in the same district but closer to Las Brisas, which from what I've been told is very much like Copper Creek. I'm sure at some point I'll be reviewing that one too. Some teachers from Copper Creek moved to Las Brisas, but that's not why we moved. After 7 years picking kids up, we decided to have them go to the new school they were zoned for and have them ride the bus. So far they are doing well at the new school. But I miss the relationships I had at Copper Creek. Around the corner from Copper Creek Elementary, is Hillcrest Middle School. Students who attend the Elementary school K-6 then attend Hillcrest. And then attend Mountain Ridge High School after that. All the schools are within the same block of each other. But they have the release times staggered so there usually isn't too much overlap. Its a pretty sweet setup if you ask me. Middle school aged kids, can literally walk down the street and pick up their Elementary aged siblings. Wish I lived closer, would have loved to have taken advantage of that. In all, my experience there was a VERY positive one. Will miss Copper Creek dearly!

My family relocated to Arizona From Bronx NY. If anyone knows NYC they know the school system in…read morenew york is not great. I have 4 children my 3 girs attend Apache elementary. They have just adapted so well. The teachers are strict but i like that. They are a school with acticites for kids as for new york programs were being cut every year. They have great teachers One teacher that I would like to give a review on is Mrs. Woodward, I love her she is amazing with the kids and is stern when need be. Some kids like mine will try and get over. lol! I had a situation and the assistant principal was absolutely amazing she handled everything amzingly. thank you Apache

I loved this school BUT the staff at AM/PM all were nice except for one,she took my Pokémon codes…read morefor no reason!