This far we have noticed a great support staff to our teachers…read more Teachers' communication has been timely, and sufficient reminders of activities, field trips and any classroom changes have been done effectively. I understand this school is packed to the brim but it seems to have a method to create a functional foundation. I can tell my child is being educated and is advancing appropriately. We are grateful for all they have done to make sure we assimilate in an orderly fashion, looking forward to next year.

Went in to sign up my son. Principle looked so sloppy. Seemed like admin had nothing better than to…read moretalk about their teachers. and some in a very negative way...Pretty sad. Very unprofessional

Very nice Elementary School!…read more Went in today to meet my daughters Kindergarden teacher before she starts her first day tomorrow. I am very pleased with this school! Very well put together, and the staff are extremely nice, friendly, and professional! I met Mrs. Fleener, she was very professonal and extremely kind. Her class room was set up great for the students! She made my daughter feel very welcome and and comfortable. This will be my daughters very first year and my first experience having her attend school. I am excited and looking forward to sharing this experience with other parents and faculty at this school!

The school does not provide adequate support or resources for students with autism or speech…read moredelays--plain and simple. My son experienced ongoing bullying, and despite reporting it and contacting the assistant principal, we received no response or resolution. It's disappointing to see that concerns are not addressed equally, and it feels like certain students are prioritized over others. Due to the lack of support for his emotional and mental well-being, I made the decision to withdraw my son within months of enrollment. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this school.

I have been so impressed with this school from the little details to the big things that matter…read more They are committed to keeping kids safe by only letting those on the approved pick up list show their ID's to pick up kids- IMPERATIVE in today's world. They are on top of informing parents about the status of the events, dates and information we need. They are so good about pumping the kids up for school everyday with fun music playing at the entrance and approved upperclassman opening doors for kids and saying "Have a great day!" Thought this was a 1st day of school thing but it's still going on! And from an educational standpoint I am so impressed. My girls are challenged and aided through every level of their education. They are both in the Honors class called Traditional Academy (not sure why this name when it's for all advanced students in each grade) and they are learning Spanish, moving though subjects and levels faster and I'm always kept informed about what is going to be taught. The principal at this school is incredible and is made for this job. He is kind, fun, caring and involved. He is high giving kids, giving smiles on the corner waving parents into school in the morning and sitting with the kids at lunch. You won't find a better school! Verrado Elementary is IT! I couldn't be happier.

I'm glad that the Dysart district is open for in person learning. They also offer online learning…read morefor all students.

I am a student there and the classes are fun and exhilarating. I am in 5th grade and Mrs.Card…read morealways makes it fun and so does Mrs.Blogg. I love coming to class but hate the uniforms. Well I have to suck it up and deal with it. Am I right? Overall, the school is a great learning environment and I recommend you to bring your child there!!! :)

This has been my experience with my kids over the last 5 years and they have all gotten worse over…read moretime. I have 2 students currently attending and 1 that graduated and it's happened to all in some form or another so I know it's not a coincidence. I pick them up everyday at the gates and hear a few other parents complaining about some of the same issues and I've also witnessed some of the staff's behavior. The teachers (several) Don't respond to messages When students try to speak to them requesting information or clarification on assignments they are told to go sit down or are ignored completely. The teachers also take a long time to grade papers and enter them. Why isn't this your job? Why does it take weeks to grade work? They play favorites and once a student has a problem all of a sudden all the teachers have a problem with the student making them feel uncomfortable, not valuable and bullied. At no time should any teacher in any grade level be discussing their political views, what other staff members (or anyone) they are dating or their sexual preferences. Why do the students need to know their teacher was married, had kids and then turned gay? This information does not need to be shared with the students. The 7th grade math, ELA and social studies teachers are the worst's Cafeteria ladies One in particular seems to think she is a police officer and telling students their lunch from home is bad for them? Do you see what your breakfast is not to mention pizza? Read something in the Surprise facebook group how a child was given a detention for bringing a Twinkie? How about the fact they run out of food by time the last classes get through the line. Other students There is bullying plain and simple and nothing is done about it. Physical and mental bullying. There is race bullying as well and horrible sexual comments that come out of students mouths towards each other Coaches Again here we go with favorites. Most of these coaches don't respond to messages unless your kid is number 1 on the team. They have their favorites and if your kid isn't that good then they don't get played. If that's the case then don't have them on the team. Totally a waste of money and time at practice. You know the effects that has on them? The principal First, I'm not defending my kids however I have one who got into trouble with 2 other students and the principal told my kid to tell the truth and you won't get into trouble. My kid told the truth and got suspended. Congratulations that just makes them not have respect for authority figures and teaches them not to trust. I'm so happy my kid used their head and turned on the recording on their phone in their pocket to record the conversation. When I was first told about it I was in disbelief until I heard the recording. And those were her exact words. The other 2 kids involved told myself and their parents the same thing, tell the truth and you won't get into trouble and they were suspended as well. Shame on you Mrs Wolford how dare you betray a child's trust The assistant Principal All you will hear from her is I'm on the teachers side. Dress code Here's another example of favoritism. Let's start with the girls skirt length. I've seen some of the girls over and over again with skirts that are entirely too short and not according to dress code regulations and also see them in leggings and jeggings. Hair? Definitely not in compliance especially the boys. Never has been for this school. This school is horrible and needs to be investigated. They don't want students on their phone at breakfast or recess but yet they do it. Whatever happened to lead by setting an example? Some of these students get no moral boosters at all. Same kids always praised and picked for things that make the school look good just like there is another group that are ALWAYS targeted and scrutinized over the tiniest of things. Heaven to bid you have a yahoo email address because it doesn't really work well with Dysart tech. Do not send your children there. We are changing schools and strongly considering going to the district with our concerns and the recordings. Glad there are other parents willing to stand with us as they have serious complaints as well.

I think it's great that the Dysart Unified School District has their schools open for in person…read moreclasses. They also offer online classes to all K-12 students. Thank you for staying open.

This school is terrible. I attended here as a child, and now my brother goes here. As an adult, I…read morecan see the trauma this school has caused me and is currently causing my brother. I became addicted to vapes and was exposed to a lot of adult content that has traumatized me. I also started to self-harm due to bullying. The staff told me, "If they don't bully you every single day, it's not bullying," and ignored my situation because I wasn't being physically harmed. I was a good kid with a big smile, but this school ruined me and caused permanent damage to my bladder because I couldn't complete assignments due to being undiagnosed and constantly bullied. I was not allowed to go to the restroom, and the staff were cruel and rigid in their ways. Now, years later, I see that my 10-year-old brother, who used to be a straight-A student with a clear record and aspirations of becoming a rocket scientist, is acting out at school. He has zero friends and is being told horrific things by kids, like "kill yourself." Consequently, he fought back after being bullied constantly, resulting in a referral for calling a girl a name, while the kids who bullied him received minimal consequences. They make the kindergarten and preschool playgrounds beautiful and colorful to attract parents, who enroll their children unaware of the harsh reality. One small playground serves over 50 kids in a large field with one soccer ball, and outcasts can't use the playground or the ball. My brother sobs daily over this hell that is supposed to be a school. They ask parents and administrators to rate the school but never ask the kids who are subjected to neglect and harm daily. This behavior continues at Willow Canyon, the high school I currently attend. While the staff there is somewhat less cruel, they still enforce rules inconsistently and show favoritism. I've been subjected to bullying for the first time in years since I used to attend Shadow. I've been in real danger at this school; the kids are all violent, and I was almost a victim of sexual assault because many have troubling pasts involving harm or theft. Everyone self-harms or has an eating disorder due to bullying, and it has made me relapse in my self-harm. The school funding is terrible--it has bad food, broken water fountains, toilets, and sinks. Additionally, locks on bathrooms are rarely intact. It seems that everyone at this school is involved with some kind of drug. Although it's a slightly more laid-back environment, it remains utterly horrible. -- Older sibling of a student and victim of Western Peaks.

I think it's great that the Dysart Unified School District has their schools open for in person…read morelearning. They also offer online learning option to all K-12 students.

We don't have kids at this school but we go to their productions regularly as these kids are so…read moretalented and the sets and music are outstanding! Last production of Footloose and before that "The play that goes wrong. If you want to see a live show by talented young people this is the place and tickets are treasonable.

This is a review of the building and layout. My daughter took the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)…read moreat this location in late August. The grounds were tidy, grass well manicured and there was plenty of parking spaces. Convenient handicap lots rare available right in front. The school buildings are designed with a courtyard in the center with the gyms in the outer circumference. It was easy to navigate, even with it being our first time here.

Legacy West Surprise has some of the most dedicated staff I've seen in schools. Admins dedicated…read morenot just to their jobs, but to kids as a whole, their parents, their community. They're truly passionate about the difference they make in the future generation. Proud to be a Legacy family!!

8th grade promotion NO TICKETS....allowed ppl to "hold" spots. Horrible planning per usual…read more ABSOLUTELY do not recommend!