My children studied here for two years. The first year was ok but the 2nd year was completely…read moreunsatisfactory. There are too many choices in this area to settle for this type of school. It was inconsistent and unorganized. I tried to overlook certain things because my children had gotten comfortable there, be patient and give them a chance to work through those issues or offer solutions. Unfortunately, they were inflexible, rigid and even rude when confronted with my 'list' of concerns. So glad we moved on! So happy we did, as we feel our children are more excited with their instruments and getting better quality care/instruction elsewhere.

I've tried contacting Chandler School of Fine Arts on several occasions for violin lessons for my…read moredaughter. I called, but no one answered the phone. I left voice mails, but no one ever called me back. I emailed the school and no one returned my emails. I made all of these attempts at the beginning of summer, so I figured they must not be giving lessons during the summer break. Since school is back in session, I've decided to give it another try and what do you know...still no answer when I call and once again I can't get any one to return my calls. Finally, I decided to go to the school to see what is going on. The receptionist for the church greeted me and said that no one was in that could help me with registration and she wasn't sure when someone would be there. Even though their website states that they are open from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.. She walked me back to where the school is and introduced me to the supervisor who also had no clue when someone would be in that could help with registration. The supervisor wasn't able to give any information at all, including the length of their semester and the exact cost of each lesson. I'm not sure what he is there to supervise. He said that he would take my information and have someone give me a call. Well, guess what, no one has called. What a waste! I think it is time to move on.

This is such a cool idea, I think every city should have something like this. I forgot to take a…read morephoto of the ending, though learning how to decorate a cake is pretty cool. The teacher was amazing, helpful. Will come again.

My friend and I went to a cookie decorating class at art house Gilbert on Sunday and it was so much…read morefun! Agave cookie co hosted the class and was a great teacher. She was fast to follow, but super kind and detailed with her instructions. This is my third class here and I will 100% be returning. This is such a fun indoor activity to do to beat the heat and let your creative spirit take over. I am also in a pickleball phase so the cookies were decorated were literally perfect. We got 5 cookies and they each were super tasty once I got to try one after they fully dried. You can buy drinks during the class, but we didn't. I love the community at this place and how everyone sits around each other so you can hype each other up as you go. Check it out if you've been wanting to take a class!

I've heard mixed reviews about this school and were on the waitlist and finally got in so we tried…read morea semester. I saw the test scores online and thought it must be an amazing school. But It was Way Too hard & serious & too much homework, really burned my kids out. The classrooms have 2 teachers so it's non stop emails and conferences. Also a Hard school to attend for working parents. I want communication but it's too much here. Maybe it's because my kids were behind the other kids that have been here since kinder? It just felt like they wanted us to leave. It's Not a very loving or fun school either. More like a school for Type A kids & super advanced kids that like to study all day. Wasn't the right fit for my kids. They still get PSD when we even drive

Mean people teachers don't let you pee it makes my sad and mad and yeah so don't recommend they…read moregive you too much homework and projects are too hard for my 5th grader

Hi! My name is Betty. I currently go to NSAA. This school is perfect for me, but I have .. issues…read more Firstly, like most other reviews, the Dean. She has suppressed countless extremely dangerous issues, such as one specific student who I will not name. He is an active danger to literally everyone. Everyone. This student is violent, abusive, and I find myself scared of my own safety when I'm around him. One of my closest friends was one of his victims. She is one of the strongest girls I know; it makes me sick when I think about how he violated her, stripping her of all autonomy. There are several other problems -- cough cough, Mrs. Parker -- cough cough. Yeesh. NSAA is seriously a wonderful school, but I am scared for my life most days.

My daughter attended NSAA from 2016 - 2020. While she has been out of the program for a few years,…read moreas she is processing her CPTSD we are only just learning the extent of what she endured at this school. First, I'll address--as others have--the disregard for student safety. The security is lax, the teachers and students spread among multiple buildings with only text communications between administrators. In an emergency situation, this would cost lives. Further, there is no nurse or medical support on site. The lockdown procedures were traumatizing in and of themselves. Years later, our daughter still has nightmares regarding these events. The biggest safety concern, however, is the administration. Our child, whose passion is art, attended Ms. Parker's drawing class. This teacher singled out certain students to bully. If others stood up to her, they were punished or added to Parker's naughty list. Parker also belittled students' art: critiquing styles that drew inspiration from other media; or simply telling students, "It's wrong," or "do better" without any direction as to what was wrong or how to address it. Our daughter wanted to give up art. This was conveyed to the Dean and the teacher, however, nothing changed. The most egregious issues involved the ESS program--a system for neurodivergent students. Our autistic daughter was evaluated and placed into the ESS program under the direction of J. Silva. Over the course of many years, Mr. Silva ignored our IEP guidelines by pursuing ABA therapy even though we repeatedly refused it. He also pushed us to utilize an Autism center that not only promotes/uses ABA, but one that Silva also had a personal/financial stake in. He constantly said that he cared about our child but he couldn't be bothered to say her name correctly. Much of my daughter's trauma stems from a mishandling of the most severe issue we experienced with NSAA. An older female student began stalking our child, including following her to the bathroom and peeking in on her while she was in the stall. When this was brought to Silva and the Dean herself, I was told the other student and their parents would be notified. When I asked how this was not in violation of the school's sexual harassment code, I was told nothing could be done. We insisted that the stalker (also in the ESS program) NOT be placed in classes, testing rooms, or therapy with our child. We were ignored multiple times. The stalker was not only allowed to spend the entirety of testing trying to pass notes to or interrupt our child, Silva (acting as proctor) this acceptable, he tried to turn it into a teaching moment that my daughter could use to "show grace." The problems only continued. The stalker was put into therapy with my daughter. When she--understandably--did not handle these sessions well, the "therapist" would use our child as a "teachable moment" for the other student in how not to respond--but only after both the therapist and student laughed at her. NONE of what happened in these sessions was relayed to us by Silva or others and our daughter was acting as traumatized children do: being silent for fear of retaliation. As we navigate our daughter's mental health journey, we have been informed that not only was Silva/NSAA unethical in their handling of neurodivergent needs, some of these actions are quite illegal. TLDR: My daughter has CPTSD due to her time at this school. None of it had to happen, and now her life is irrevocably changed. The people at this school who are supposed to care for these students do not. While there are teachers who are gems of human beings who truly care about the kids, the administration does not have your child's best interests at heart. NOTE TO PARENTS: Be the squeaky wheel. Stand up for your kid. Loudly.

My child struggled with the traditional classroom from K-3, and he tested into a self-contained…read moregifted program through the public school district. In 4th and 5th, he continued to struggle to fit into the box imposed by the traditional classroom. We discovered Lumos before he entered 6th grade and it's the best choice we ever made. He is like a different kid and has blossomed over the last few years, finally getting good grades, feeling empowered to be himself, and even confidently performing on stage! The environment is warm and welcoming, and the teachers care about each student's success and help them find where they'll shine.

"My children began attending Lumos a couple of years ago after being homeschooled during the…read moreCOVID-19 pandemic. Both of my kids are adopted out of foster care and have unique special needs--one with more emotional challenges and the other with academic ones. Lumos has created an environment where they can both thrive, emotionally and academically. While I supplement their education with additional math tutoring at Mathnasium, I am grateful for how Lumos supports my children in developing healthy self-esteem and becoming the best versions of themselves. Although the school has undergone changes over the years, we have remained committed to our vision for our kids' success and continue to be happy with our experience at Lumos."

The campus appears nice and the course selections are broad…read more However, if you, or your child, is in a dual enrollment class, don't expect any help from them. They are rude and borderline absent. It takes literal weeks to speak to someone, hours on the phone, and they will hang up on you as well. Customer service is awful and inexistent. Take you/your child's classes elsewhere.

The Dmv of colleges. This is not where you come for higher education. The enrollment process is the…read moreabsolute worst. You shouldn't have to login to three different portals to enroll for one class. The people in the admissions department are fat and lazy.

Ceri is a truly radiant and beautiful soul. The warmth, encouragement, and knowledge she brings…read moreinto the room are nothing short of extraordinary. My boyfriend and I had the pleasure of taking her Intro to Welding class, and it was an incredible experience. I came in feeling completely out of my comfort zone, but she created such a welcoming and supportive environment that I quickly felt at ease. What makes Ceri so special is not just her talent, but the way she inspires confidence and creativity in others. She has reawakened a creative side of me that I thought I had lost, and I'm so grateful for that. Her passion is contagious, and the impact she has on her students and people in general goes far beyond welding itself.

I would give it 10 stars if it were an option. Our instructor, Noah, was fantastic. Safety was…read more#1! He gave very clear instructions and helped you if you needed it. There were several young boys in our class and he was great with them too. I highly recommend this 90 minute knife making class for a date night....or any other excuse to do something new and fun.?

My son and daughter have both attended their classes. Both had positive experiences. They tailor…read moreeach belt to the skill level of the student so there is always something for everyone to learn technology. I would highly recommend.

From the owner: With small instructor-led classes and camps, we teach computer science and other STEM / STEAM…read moreconcepts to students K-12.