I went to this school about 3 years ago.The staff from the office has a horrible attitude they…read moredon't help achieve anything,they think their better then you.Some of the teachers look worn out and think their smart asses I just don't get it.

The Biotechnology Academy, located off of Harris and 8th Avenue, has remodeled what was previously…read moreknown as the Land Lab but has the new name as the Outdoor Research Facility (ORF). This Outdoor Research Facility if complete with a 96X30 ft green house, two 12X12X4 fire brick Turkey Pits, a chicken pin, and an Aquaculture building complete with a tool shed, garage and finally the Tissue Culture room. Out of the ORF, the Tissue Culture room is what I am reviewing as a spectacular location to take a tour of. Maybe you could spread the word since visitors, especially involved in science, come to the center to learn new things. Maybe mention us? WHAT IS TISSUE CULTURING? Tissue Culturing is defined as: The technique or process of keeping tissue alive and growing in a culture medium (Dictionary). There are plenty of different tissues that are cultured and can be cultured, but the Biotech Academy focuses on plant based tissue culturing. The reasoning behind this is to enhance the science portion of agriculture, and is used to propagate plants under sterile conditions, often to produce clones of a plant. Different techniques in plant tissue culture can offer certain advantages over traditional methods of propagation. (Aaron Hicks) WHY TISSUE CULTURE? * To produce an exact copy of a plant(s) that produce amazing flowers, fruits, or have other traits that are desirable. * To produce mature plants quickly and more efficiently. * To produce multiples of plants in the absence of seeds or necessary pollinators to produce the correct seeds. * To regenerate a whole plant(s) from plant cells that have been genetically modified. * To produce plants in sterile containers that allows them to be moved with greatly reduced chances of transmitting diseases, pests, and pathogens. * To produce plants from seeds that have a very low chance of germinating and growing, like orchids. (Aaron Hicks) WHY IS THIS COOL FOR VISITORS? The Tissue Culturing room would be an amazing experience for visitors to come see, because the idea of cloning is an amazing concept. The general population finds that having the ability to "clone" is a new technology, and has such potential. This assumption is correct, but there is so much more to tissue culturing than that. With this tour, children, students and adults alike, will have the ability to learn how to tissue culture themselves right at home! The processes in which are taken to create a tissue culture of any plant can be simple, yet complex and difficult at the same time. With the tissue culture room in the ORF, there is an explanation to everything, and the supplies for tissue culturing are presented in an orderly fashion. There are tons of examples of all kinds of tissue cultures. For example, as a graduate of the Biotechnology Academy, I have at least twenty different examples and types of cultures that have been created. My samples range from African Violets, Orchids and Potato nodes to banana plants, bird of Paradise and orange tree. The Tissue Culturing room itself is equip with everything that's needed to be presented. There are Laminar flow hoods, which keep contaminated air out as you work, gloves, ethanol, bleach, tweezers, scalpels, plants, heat blocks, magnetized spinners, and all the media that will be needed. I rate this section of the ORF as a solid 5 stars. Its educational, fun, and interesting.

4 of my 5 kids go to Self Development Academy (1 is currently in Preschool and 3 in higher grade…read morelevels). We've had positive experiences since our kids started here in the 2's and 3's on the preschool side. My 6 other nieces and nephews also attend this school and we've all had a great experience with SDP and SDA. This school has high rankings in academics but also has a wonderful team who all have your children's best interest at heart. Dr. Majeed, Miss Vernetta, all the teachers Miss Mickey, Miss Amber, Miss Haschke, Miss Oliver, Miss Jenn C., even all the front desk staff (Lonnie, Deena, Brittni), and especially the principal Jenn Salvatori have all been wonderful and helpful with our kids! There was recently an issue with another child was being very rude/disrespectful a couple of times and I reported it right away since my child was upset and crying. I'm happy to report that the resolution was swift. I was also kept updated about how it was being addressed both with the students and internally among their staff/teachers. SDA stresses the importance of the 4 R's Respect, Responsibility, Readiness, and Resiliency as well as academics with opportunities to advance. SDA was also very accommodating when we had to go to online school during COVID and truly care about your child's well being. My kids feel safe here, trust their teachers and administration, and have honestly thrived at this school since being here. I feel blessed to have this school so close to home and to trust my kids with a school that provides such solid support.

I have chosen to not post a review about SDA to stay positive and let that horrible time in my…read morefamily's life go, but seeing this article in our local paper is too much. This school is focused so solely on high achievement that they will do everything possible to push out children who do not perform. My daughter went here with minimal issue, other than adjusting to the old school dictation-style teaching and an isolated situation where a stessed teacher used questionable methods to discipline the entire class for being disruptive. My son has ADHD and was put into detentions and in-school suspension over the allowable number of times per year by state law while he was in grades K-4. He was excluded from activities and field trips, put last in his kindergarten graduation despite it being alphabetical (his name should've been read 3rd - he was th only child not listed in order) and I was constantly told how I should consider medication (again - at 5 years old). They were oblivious to handling a 504 plan. My son was so deflated by his first 5 years of school that he dreaded every day. I have spoken with numerous parents who went through similar situations at this school. The goal is obviously to overwhelm the student and their parents into removal so they don't have to deal with the situation. My son is thriving now in the great public schools in NE Mesa, but still looks back on his time at SDA with trauma. On the positive side, telling his painful experience at SDA did help with legislation to prevent schools from issuing unnecessary suspension to elementary age children. This school may be wonderful for some children, but they do not "give unconditional love" for children with ADHD. If your child is trying to find their way through this complicated journey, this is NOT the school for you.

Great school!!!!! They really look after the needs of their students. Great environment!!! This my…read moresound bias but this school is truly amazing. Parents, don't hesitate to look into Red Mountain High School.

Well, i'll break it down. I went to this school for a little before being pulled out to graduate…read moreand i'll give the insight. To begin, we have the bullying. Most girls, alternative, and overall not "regularly" labeled students get harassed by mostly male teenage boys. I know girls who specifically avoid certain stores outside of this school because they know "red mountain boys" will be there. They had a entire protest held by students on school grounds to get men at this school who are famously notorious for "not asking for consent" because everytime they attempted to report it at the school, they got shut down. The office staff are short and it's not these poor ladies fault because they are aggressively underpaid! Security is unprofessional, i knew a girl who PAID off a security guard to turn blind eyes when she ditched, like it was full prison!! Don't get me started with a drug and smoking issues! I have multiple photos of teachers literally falling asleep in class, like seriously putting their head down and sleeping! Obviously highschool is hard for every teenager and i try to hold my take to be unbiased. I move a lot and went to a lot of different schools and this by far, was the worse. I didn't get bullied/harassed, but i knew sooooo many kids who did! And boys harassing other boys! It was overall just absolutely terrible and the lack of empathy from staff and willingness to acknowledge the issues made them spiral into a terrible space for everyone.

Literally they care abt nothing but grades and don't care about people's mental health and the only…read morereason I give it 1 star because some of the teachers are good

All sports at Schools , should encourage players , motivate each player , respect and do not play…read morefavoritism . Mostly of the schools coaches think they are Mark Jackson or Gregg Popovich , Schools always concern about prevention of suicide , depression , drugs etc and sports are the best option . But bad behaviors from coaches can destroy a kid , teen moral and self confidence .

This school is so ghetto, I didn't say for 8th grade. Fight here and there, bugs everywhere, ac…read morealways broken, and you can only go to the bathroom 8 times a quarter (like a little over once a week) and I was like what? How can I help when my bladder needs to run? Also, I got my first period there and my math teacher was so understanding. I loved coach mass, but he left and that was sad. I hate to do this to the kid who got beaten up, but this happened on the last day of school.

Worst school I ever attended. Teachers played favorites.. I was bullied for being autistic the…read moreentire time and the faculty opened ignored it and made me feel like I deserved it. I have a feeling they made everyone who was bullied feel like they deserved it..have PTSD as a result of the bullying and emotional abuse in suffered at this school

When my children went to school here and Mr. martinez was the principle they were so racist so if…read moreyou're a minority don't go here. He kept harassing me about pulling my children out. They were children and needed school until I finally took them out. I hope he is no longer a principal there or anywhere else for that matter!! I was going to sue them but they had removed my children transcripts and stayed they never attended there. Pathetic !!

Great school. I have never seen staff that care about students as much as they do! Students are…read moreable to work ahead and graduate early. If students are behind, East Valley High School works with them to get them caught up. They put a plan in place that works.

Teachers are very rude especially the English teacher for seventh graders! This school does not…read moredeserve the praise it deserves.

Absolutely terrible school the lunch is horrible and cold the teachers are rude haven't learned…read moreanything new same subject for past few months old technology hard to learn.

Classical Christian Education where the schooling is focused on learning while helping grow in…read morefaith. We absolutely love everything about Redeemer. The class size, the community, office staff and most importantly the teachers. The majority of the elementary teachers have been there for almost 20yrs, that says a lot. The experience and love that they have for their students really shows. My kids love going to school.

I love teaching kindergarten at Redeemer Christian School because…read morethe small class size gives me the flexibility to focus attention where it is needed most with each student. I am able to adapt lessons as needed to reach each student where they are at. I work to prepare each student for their first grade experience as they continue in the classical approach to education. I also love that RCS uses a faith-based approach in almost all lessons, not just Bible. Faith is weaved into social studies, science, phonics, recitation, and more. It is truly a blessing to watch Kindergarteners make the connections from their Bible lessons into real life applications and grow in their faith.

I have to say, I came here from CA and was afraid of what a school would be. Especially considering…read morewe came during the COVID pandemic and my daughter has a 594 for medical issues. I am pleased and so happy with the district in general and the people at this school. The teachers work so hard to make sure they have open communication with parents and students. This school is well kept and beautiful. The kids all seem so happy. The curriculum seems great for honors students. Good job!

I just moved to Arizona because my husband got a new job. He has epilepsy so I drive him. I've come…read moreto the park across the street from this school/daycare to bird watch, enjoy my breakfast, and do my remote work on my phone during the day while my husband works. It's such a beautiful park and I had great positivity enjoying this space UNTIL some absolute weirdo from this school called the police on me accusing me of watching the children. WOW. This park btw is full of people hanging out in their cars but also enjoying the park. The school has security. I have really enjoyed this park and this area but it creeps me out that someone THAT'S BEEN WATCHING ME called the cops to tell them I've been watching them. You need help lady, leave people alone. Karma is real. People like this are the problem in the world when I can't even enjoy a public park without being WATCHED and reported.