They do not handle bullying at all besides a whole class lecture yearly about how "Bullying is bad…read morefor the water inside of you," (We did actually get that lecture.) except for thee few times they do by suspending the kids and doing nothing else about it unless it's a rare case. They managed to make pop-tarts rock hard. They have very few things going for them (Mr. Morris, Ms. Bolman, Ms. Cody, Crime Lab, Ms. Rugino, Mr. J, Ms. Cardon, Ms. Lund, and the fifth grade teachers), but the goods are only worth one star. Otherwise, it would be a zero star review. Beware Mr. Ellsworth's assignments. I would not wish attending ascent on my worst enemy. My brother has many friends, most of whom left the school, and those who left ascent say their new school is better. I am incredibly excited for ninth grade, because then I can leave. This school nearly made me do something I cannot say in this review. I would literally rather eat rotten for ten years than attend this school. Granted, that is because rotten food is pretty much something that I already get from Ascent (Visibly rotten apple, anyone?). And they have run out of food and made me lose recess (Yes, they have recess in Jr. High) on three seperate occasions this semester. Also, Mr. Ellsworth states conspiracies daily. And the Jr High PE teacher has incredibly sexist grading standards: about 100 laps on the pacer for guys and like 20 for girls, as well as about 20 pull ups for guys and seven seconds of holding onto the bar for girls. I could keep going all day, but I don't remember all of it. (Edit: I was sent to the principal's office today because of this. So, this school cares more about its precious little ego than it does bullying to the point where its students consider something that is often a byproduct of depression.)

My two children have been going to Challenger for almost a year, and I thought it would improve…read more First, my children have ADHD, and it seems no one in this facility is trained to teach or handle children with learning disabilities. Not only are they not trained, they are not tolerant. If you have a child with ADD or ADHD, you should go somewhere else. I have been called into the office many times for the same issues when they could easily make the situations better by learning more about how children with ADHD function. When contacting me when my child is physically hurt or having an emotionally challenging day, I do not get any phone calls. The headmistress has even made me, as a parent, feel shame and guilt. My daughter repeatedly is reprimanded for not tucking in her shirt and other silly things for a 6-year-old to comply with. She cries almost daily because of these comments, and I have asked the school to talk to ME about them and not her. I understand the standards at Challenger are higher than most, but we also have to remember that they are still children at the end of the day.

So so so good the learning is good my teacher miss Jensen is so good at teaching so great really…read moregood and good principal too t out to 5eh school I'm a student

We love the Christian values promoted here, and the family atmosphere of this school…read more Not a great place for athiests!

Both my kids (2/4) attend this facility. I knew my 2 year…read moreold would be a challenge, since I've always been a stay at home mom. The staff has been amazing sin e day 1 in helping to transition my kiddos. Now my 2 year old asks for her teacher. Thank you Small World for your patience and attention to our family needs .. .

Finding childcare for your kids can be scary, putting trust in strangers can be hard but Small…read moreWorld is great. I feel like my daughters teachers and the admin staff really do care about her. Thank you Small World!

This school is complete trash! I went there when I was little, and it was one of the best…read moreexperiences of my life, so I sent my kids. HUGE mistake, my niece was bullied so bad she had to be treated for severe depression and suicidal ideation. After multiple meetings they started sending her to the school counselor for help, that nut job "taught" her how to be "less weird" so the kids wouldn't torment her. She blamed her............SHE BLAMED HER! both of my kids were bullied. Two of the kids had to be treated for depression and received therapy. The school told me my son was the problem, there was many tears and punishments and fights because he would not stop "acting up at school" when I finally pulled them out, one of the teachers pulled me aside and said, " I'm sorry for everything they put you through, He was never the problem." They were destroying me and my son's relationship. and for what?! Everybody else is always the problem. It's never them. Protect your children from this school. This is the GREEDIEST institution I've ever had the misfortune to deal with. The new principle has to many faces to deal with. one of the worst people I've met, her and her little helper aren't catholic and definitely do not portray the Love, acceptance, help, and values that the school used to endow. It's so sad. When your child is bullied in public school, it makes the news. When your child gets bullied at St. Francis, you have to pull them out in the middle of the year and then they will sue you for the tuition you would have paid if they had been able to stay. Moved ALL the kids to public school and now there is no more medication therapy or self-hatred. THEY ARE THRIVING. They were never the problem! After having them tested and finding out that my soon to be 3rd and 5h grader are still at a 1st grade level! I am now having to pay a tutor to get them caught up. This tutor did in 6 months what St. Francis couldn't do in FIVE YEARS. It is just a business now, not a family. Not anymore. "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. ~Matthew 6:24

This year and the last year are my son's first try at a private school and it has been the best…read morething we could have ever done for him and his education. He is slowly becoming a respectful young gentleman. His grades have gone from F's to A's and B's. He is learning to be responsible and a hard worker, and to be more considerate with others. Thank you to all the school staff for your patience and effort.

Challenger has probably been one of the worst schools I've ever gone to. Not only are the teachers…read moretrained poorly, but the blatant favoritism. Firstly, many of the teachers are unqualified for their position. For instance, one of the extended teachers will purposely select students to move seats for no given reason. When someone asks why the student is getting moved, the teacher will just laugh and then tell them to move. She's also highly impatient and has been arrested, which, in my opinion, seems like a valid reason to not hire someone. Next, Mrs, Gourgeon is very fake to parents and puts on a facade to everyone. When someone gets sent to the office, she doesn't let the person explain their side of the story and will get mad at people if they don't answer exactly what she asked. A few teachers very noticeably favor some students over others, asking some students questions more questions than others or only listening to students they like. Overall, Challenger has a lot of discrimination towards to different students - whether it's between actual teaching or after school, there's a lot of prejudice.

We have both our girls attending one of the Challenger schools…read more Great teachers. Academics, study habits, confidence builders in speech and memorization. Parents need to take an active role with their child till 4th grade -- helping to instill habits and then your kiddos is off and achieving. If as a parent, you aren't able to do so, it may be more Challenging if your child isn't a 'self starter' out of the gate :)

Bad communication with us as parents wasted much of our time and money. We weren't aware until…read moreparent teacher conferences they were struggling with our child. They filled out a Jordan district behavioral form on him that sounded nothing like we've ever seen from him! This startled us, so when they told us he needed developmental help and excused us from their program (that same day) we put him through every screening they suggested. He passed everything with flying colors. Every Ped visit, every therapy visit and assessment. Jordan district wouldn't help us place him in any developmental preschool programs because they said he didn't qualify for needing any help from them. We got him into a different preschool. That teachers Jordan district behavioral form she filled out on him looked nothing like what sunshine square said he was acting like. It just read like the exact kid we see here at home. Sunshine squares ultimate lack of communication caused me to really struggle to trust teachers. And be overly harsh with any behavior he had. Years later, he's still flourishing in school, and rocking the dual immersion program (behaviorally, socially, and academically). Thanks to great teachers and communication. We were surprised and bummed to have this experience since we went here for preschool as children. Edit: When we escalated this problem/confusion up with the head lady (Mrs.Susie), all she would say is she has to support her teachers opinion and excuse us from the school. No explanation or discussion, she wouldn't allow us to sit in to see his supposed behaviors, or discuss them with the teacher more so we could understand how he was acting. We felt like they were just getting rid of him, and we didn't know why.

This is the best school! I actually attended Sunshine Square about 25 years ago, and they are still…read morejust as amazing. It's not wonder they've been in business so long! My child attends the Riverton location. He has a late birthday and some speech issues so I was hesitant on putting him in preschool the month after he turned 3. Miss Suzie assured me when I was looking around that he would do just fine, and he has done amazing! Miss Greta has kept me informed of his progress all year long, any issues that have arisen, and my son has learned SO much. I would highly recommend this school and can't wait for next year.