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.

Let me start by saying; I was a first year student here. Now that I'm an adult, I have all 3 of my…read morechildren on variances with CSE. These reviews are not accurate. Corte Sierra is one of the safest and advanced schools in my opinion. They have done amazing at being support for my son who needed speech services, all the way to bullying. Some of the teachers are original teachers from when I was in 3rd grade back in 2002/2003. I travel 14 miles to and from to get my kids to CSE and it's worth every penny.

Educators Who Make A Difference…read more The staff at Corte Sierra are an amazing group of professionals who are dedicated to making Corte Sierra an unbelievable leaving experience for children. It is refreshing to see educational values and dedication to excellence at work.

We love LPE. The school has been great for my children. The teachers and staff are friendly and…read morehelpful. They genuinely care for each and every child. The school has a small community feel every though it's one of the largest elementary schools in the district. I hope that it continues to be a A+ rated school. I would like to see a bit smaller class sizes and more options/diversity in the older grades elective classes. But overall, it's amazing school and would recommend.

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.

As a long time student, it is a solid option if you want your child to get an accelerated…read morecurriculum. However, the faculties (ex: bathrooms, classrooms, etc.) could use some work. I genuinely feel bad for the janitor because the kids can trash the bathrooms. On a good note, the school offers a varied selection of extracurriculars and electives to take (especially 7th grade and up). All around a 6.5/10.

A huge disappointment. They push the students too fast to promote their reputation and don't ensure…read moreproficiency with grade appropriate material. Many of the teachers my children were exposed to were likely experts in their fields but lacked the ability to relate to children and lacked skills on how to teach children. When I met with a teacher, he was unable to tell me areas that my daughter needed to improve because he did not grade her work. If you are inclined to enroll your children in Kumon or similar programs that will actually teach the subjects, you will likely have a better experience than my children had at this school. The school should hire individuals with the ability to teach at an age appropriate level.

Highly unimpressed with the leadership here at this school. Principal is rude and condescending to…read moreconcerned parents, and if parents try to advocate for their child, the principal will interrupt, belittle, and then start crying when things don't go her way (not an exaggeration btw). Children with special needs such as ADHD or autism are overlooked and/or looked down upon. Communication is extremely poor. If something happens between children, you may not hear about it for a week or so, and when you try to ask them why they are delaying telling you about certain behaviors or incidents, they will put the blame back on you saying "well why does it matter when I tell you?" Principal seems to care little to nothing about what parents think, or how the children feel. How can you trust a place that doesn't communicate with you about your child, and then when you try to communicate with them they shut you down, make you feel like you're inconveniencing them, or refuse to talk to you all together?

I love Challenge! Everyone here has been incredibly welcoming to me since the day I stepped on…read morestaff. It is a dream to be apart of a school that puts kids FIRST!

My son has had the WORST experience here at Calibre academy. If you are concerned about your child…read morebeing in a safe environment this is NOT the school to attend. My child was released to someone who could have possibly been a complete stranger. NO ONE CHECKED ID, the individual who I had pick my child up from that school went to the office and the front office receptionist sent this individual directly to where my child was. The receptionist did NOT check ID & when it was time to grab him from the teacher they too just sent him off without even speaking or asking for Identification. Another incident had transpired where another student was touching my child inappropriately & when it came to time speak with the teacher she WAS AWARE of the incident but FAILED to INFORM ME ! I am not only concerned about my child but I am also concerned about the other student as well as that parent should be aware and informed of the information ! The teacher made it a point to MESSAGED ME AND INFORM ME OF OTHER THINGS but not mention what was MOST IMPORTANT. NOT ONLY did these terrible incidents happen but my son had been here in this school for 6 months & his main teacher still DID NOT know his name but would address him as someone else . FINALLY each time I would address my issues of concern the teacher and both principal and assistant principal were VERY CALLOUS . NO apology NO concern NO EMPATHY ... NOTHING !! Not to MENTION ALL INCIDENTS THIS SCHOOL IS VERY PREJUDICE!!!!!!

My daughter went to this school when she was smaller, then we went to Countryside because she…read morewanted no uniforms. We transferred back after 2yrs due to the school becoming a "C". My daughter loved the teacher and school before and still does. I have never had issues with teachers or staff. The front office is always kind and helpful. The school is excellent at communication; emails, voicemails, teachers constantly communicating as a class and individually for your students!

Absolutely the worst place to send your child. Incompetent…read moreand god awful staff? Yep! Horrible Principal (Gina Garcia)? Yep! Staff lies to the parents? Check! Insane amount of bullying from staff to Parents and children? Yup! The only good thing about is place is my child is no longer going here! I would not send my enemy here! Would leave negative stars if it was possible!!

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Amazing school! I wished I was here for the earlier grades other than 8th, since the teachers were…read morereal nice, the students were amazing (and became friends with most of the grade), and I was actually invested in how professional the environment felt! I'm REAL glad that I switched from a charter school to a public school instead! I DEFINITELY recommend people to go here!!

Outstanding school. My daughter loves it there and the teachers are always keep me in the loop of…read morehow she is doing in class.