We couldn't be more pleased with the staff and teachers of Bayer. Our oldest daughter has been…read moreenrolled at Bayer for 3 years beginning with the PreK 3 program, she will be starting the 1st grade this fall. Her reading, writing, math, and problem-solving comprehension are extremely advanced for a 6-year-old. The teachers she has had in the 3 years she's been at Bayer have all been great to work with. They are committed to their kids, and their success. I can't speak to the negative comments regarding this school. But as a parent of a child going into first grade and of one going into the PreK 3 program this fall, I would recommend this school to anyone who is willing to put in the work to be successful. Bayer is a challenging school, the teachers and curriculum ask a lot of the kids and their parents. If you are not willing to work hard with your child and show them how to work hard, they will not have a good time. Our daughter has learned the value of putting in work and seeing the payoff. I think in today's world, teaching respect, hard work and discipline are very important. These are things that a child barely out of Kindergarten is learning. This is a great school, and I am excited to watch our children grow and learn here.

Disappointed, we have been looking around for a private school for my 5 year old son. We called to…read moreget information and a possible tour, my husband got in touch with I believe the admissions lead. Her immediate tone about our son previously attending a public school for preschool came off condescending, basically saying he would not be able to keep up with the curriculum. Before even evaluating or meeting us. This could be an incredible school, but they need to reconsider the way they treat potential student families. We will look elsewhere.

My 3 1/2 year-old grandson attends the traditional academy at Bel Air for their preschool/pre-K. He…read morehas been going there half days since November 1. The teachers, especially Miss Troy are amazing. He will continue there in the fall. We did an extensive search and I'm so happy with the decision. Good job.

My review is for Copper Creek Elementary School located in the Deer Valley Unified School District…read moreat the following address: 7071 West Hillcrest Blvd, Glendale AZ 85310. Website: http://coppercreek.dvusd.org I have two children with special needs issues. I came into the school with documentation for both from developmental preschools nearby that had either worked with them and had them tested by state representation or they had previously qualified for the Deer Valley School District's developmental delay preschool. This had no effect on them entering Kindergarden. And what I mean by this is that the school didn't do anything with the documentation, they certainly didn't implement any protocols or testing from the get go. I wish they had. They had to do their own assessment that took at times FOREVER to do. But policy is policy. I'd rather a more proactive approach. (Per AZ state law you can expedite this process, I did not, I wish I had for both children.) That being said, although the few frustrations I had with that, which were purely procedural, my time at the school was outstanding. The staff and teachers are amazing! (Mary, the front office secretary is on the ball! I hope she is still there with them!) Especially for the special needs department. I heard good things going in and I was not disappointed. I was with the school for 7 years. Some teachers are fantastic, (many of them have been at the school for years!) others were so so, but I'm generalizing over 7 years. The school switched Principals the end of 2013. I was not fond of the replacement Principal, however she was only there for the last end of the school year. Replacement was remedied with Mrs. McNeill in 2014-15 school year. She's fantastic. I have only good things to say about her leadership. In all, every public school is going to be reactionary instead of proactive. If you have a child with some behavior issues, I highly recommend this school because the staff here are in my opinion, fantastic. I felt respected as a member of the IEP team, they listened to my concerns and we all worked to help my children be the most successful. And THEY did go far, and I'm absolutely certain it was because of everyone's hard work. This location is land locked. So the school boundaries make the attendance in the class rooms reasonably sized. I lived out of the school zone and attended under a variance the full 7 years my children attended there. Never had a problem with getting the variance. I can't see that anyone else would if they applied for one. (It's pretty easy, the spring before the school year you are having your child attend, contact the office and they will help get you the paperwork.) The down side of this is that your child will not ride the bus. We left the school this school year 2016-17 because we moved to another location still in the same district but closer to Las Brisas, which from what I've been told is very much like Copper Creek. I'm sure at some point I'll be reviewing that one too. Some teachers from Copper Creek moved to Las Brisas, but that's not why we moved. After 7 years picking kids up, we decided to have them go to the new school they were zoned for and have them ride the bus. So far they are doing well at the new school. But I miss the relationships I had at Copper Creek. Around the corner from Copper Creek Elementary, is Hillcrest Middle School. Students who attend the Elementary school K-6 then attend Hillcrest. And then attend Mountain Ridge High School after that. All the schools are within the same block of each other. But they have the release times staggered so there usually isn't too much overlap. Its a pretty sweet setup if you ask me. Middle school aged kids, can literally walk down the street and pick up their Elementary aged siblings. Wish I lived closer, would have loved to have taken advantage of that. In all, my experience there was a VERY positive one. Will miss Copper Creek dearly!

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.

I would like to add that I believe I was way to harsh on my initial rating of Basis Peoria. The…read morestudents here are making andd supportive, an if you form bonds with teachers like I did with one of mine. They can be great to. Basis also teaches great morals. These ar many of the positives of Basis. If this is wat you are looking for in a school, and are ok with being pushed academically this is the place for you! Every school ha it's problems, so we just need to accept that.

The moment you walk in to this school you can tell the staff truly cares for the students. they…read moreare doing everything within their power to help the students better themselves.

I like the school. They have good rules and regulations in place for the students. The classes…read morearen't overcrowded, which allows teachers to give individual attention to all students. My daughter has graduated from middle school, and my son is currently in 6th grade. I also love how they keep parents engaged and involved in the school's activities. I appreciate the school and its atmosphere.

This review is honestly long overdue! This is our second year at this school, and I cannot say…read moreenough wonderful things about our experience here. The school was originally recommended to us by a family friend, and I'm so grateful we decided to give it a try. From the very beginning, the staff has been incredibly supportive, welcoming, and loving. My daughter absolutely loves her teachers, and as a parent, there is nothing better than knowing your child is somewhere she feels safe, cared for, and excited to learn. The school itself is always clean and feels safe, and there is such a wonderful sense of community. One of the things I especially appreciate is the consistency and experience of the teachers. Many of them have been here for years, which says a lot to me about the environment and the dedication of the staff. I also really value the curriculum and the structure they provide. They aren't simply watching children throughout the day they are helping prepare them academically and socially and giving them a strong foundation before they even enter elementary school. I truly believe children benefit from having that structure, routine, and encouragement from a young age. Most importantly, you can tell the teachers genuinely care about these kids. We have always felt supported as a family, and I am beyond grateful for the love, patience, and education my daughter has received here.

The staff there is very rude. I do not have a child that goes there but I have had the displeasure…read moreof going to this location for work and have been disrespected by their staff every time I go there. Just based on my own treatment at this location, I wouldn't register my student there on principal.

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!

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?

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