I literally LOVE this school. I met some of my best friends there. As well as, the principal and…read moreteachers are there to make sure we're actually listening and doing what we are supposed to do! I also love the fact they have a great special education program, where my mother works.

Good school overall, but very boring! The inside of the courtyard looks like a prison yard. You…read morewould never know kids attended. Other elementary schools in mesa are fun, colorful and kid involvement with in the school projects (pond, custom painted rocks/walls, teacher achievements, etc) also there's no holiday runs like other schools. No Parties/competition to throw pie in the principals face for fundraiser winners. None of my kids have been on a field trip either and the school year almost over. Nice teachers, boring school. I know school is about learning but it's also about memories and having fun!

The staff is great. The teachers are very involved with the students and parents. You can tell they…read moretruly care about the kids. My daughters are receiving a great education from Falcon Hill. The principal really runs a great school for her first year here. It's well kept and cleaned. The school keeps parents well informed on everything that's going on. The school has a safe atmosphere. I wouldn't want my children going to any other school.

I had high hopes when I registered my son. Waiting list was two years. We had to deal with…read moredetentions every other week, because he said something meant something else between friends, someone else heard it and get offended. Suspended. Had to take him to math tutor, because teacher did not like kids asking her questions. Despite of all efforts still low grade. I loved the admin and teachers but .... You got to let them grow, express themself. They are not bullies, not districting property. They are pre teens trying to find themselves. It not like we are building blocks for the wall. Everyone is unique and everyone of them will be somebody someday

My son has an IEP and he has been so well cared for at this school! I find that everyone there is…read morevery kind, helpful and dedicated! He absolutely loves his teacher and everything about his school. We love the traditional teaching and values. So thankful to have a choice of schools here in AZ!

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.

This school seems like a great option at first they seem welcoming and friendly but ultimately if…read moreyou raise any concern they will say one thing to your face but completely do nothing and cover their tracks. Their kindergarten teachers were allowing students to give the teachers shoulder massages which is not an acceptable or an appropriate practice. The principal will quickly throw her staff "under the bus" but then will immediately back-pedal and cover for them almost immediately after. The term "lazy" was used to describe our child's teacher. After these concerns our child's teacher didn't have the professionalism or accountability to talk to us either in any way to ease our concerns because there is no genuine concern. We moved on from this school and it's the best decision we've made being that our daughter had to catch up on a few things at her new school which is something we worried about due to the lack of structure at Cambridge and their "You Tube video" curriculum. Our child has grown exponentially in just a few weeks at her new school. The negative reviews are spot on at Cambridge, if you can find them. There has been reviews stating that they get removed to keep up their "good image." Warning to parents ‐ they will manipulate and there is no genuine concern for your child at Cambridge. Stay away from this school!

My son has been at Cambridge since KG and is about to enter 6th grade as a confident, happy, eager…read moreto learn student.

My son and I were really excited to go to this school considering it is across the street from our…read morehome. He was being teased for playing with a little girl and after so many days, he defended himself saying to his friend "girls are dogs and dogs drink out of toilet bowls" When I picked my son up from school he was crying, devastated, saying that he got written up. He told me what happened and what was said. We talked why he did it and why it wasn't ok. The teacher messaged me on class dojo explaining what happened and that my son was very honest with her immediately, she talked to him and she could tell he was genuinely sorry. That he chose to make a difference by writing an assignment on anti bullying, I explained that he was sorry and the he said he wouldn't do it again..and that was the end of the discussion. I though it was over and dealt with until I picked my son up the next day and he was devastated crying AGAIN.....Nobody there with him to explain why he's so upset. He told me that he had to stay in a room and eat his lunch while writing an assignment on what Sousa's Expectations are from him, for using unkind words AND then had to sit on a bench for recess while everyone else got to play! That was his punishment for the rest of the week! Mind you, nobody ever informed me of him getting this kind of treatment!! I thought it was dealt with the day before! When I called the school to understand the situation both the principal secretary and principal were incredibly rude to me, pretty much called me a liar at one point. The principal said things like "you must feel like you guys are higher and above everyone else to think he shouldn't get this kind of punishment" (even tho my son was the only one punished in this "incident") and "if he was using kind words, he wouldn't be in this situation" instead of trying to make the situation better and being on the same page. It was their way or find another school! This school since then has deleted my reviews and won't even reply back to my emails. I've never dealt with something like this before and wouldn't wish it on anyone. The lack of respect is unreal. It was the first time he was ever in trouble! The punishment was too harsh for something so small. I was understanding the first day but it is not ok to treat any child this way and/or any parent for that matter. I have gotten plenty of advice from plenty of mothers and also see other ratings that state almost the same things to know my feelings are also justified and that this is not ok and they are perfectly fine with showing they DO NOT CARE! We no longer go to this school! Shame on Sousa Elementary School!!

We are fans of Sousa Elementary School. It is run very well, is clean, and has great staff and…read moreteachers. The principal even knows my daughter by name, and not because she is a trouble maker. The curriculum is standard but the school has great academic recognition for programs like math masters and word wise club for the students. My only lil complaint is that they seem to have a 'no policy' policy towards lice. Ick. A special shout-out goes to the librarian (Siack?) for her ability to hunt down books that my daughter requests. Thanks!

Great staff and supports. They do fun things with the kiddos and they really promote a positive…read morelearning experience.

This location is amazing! My kids have been going to sunrise since July last year and all of the…read morestaff are loving and welcoming. The classrooms are always clean and organized. My kids throughly enjoy coming every day. Definitely recommend sunrise on Apache trail for daycare and preschoolers .

This school is the best school for my kids! My kids have been attending IEM for the last 8 years…read moreand they have strong Academics, Character and Leadership!

*student review with adult help* Brinton is a great elementary school for kids. The principal is…read morereally nice and she does a lot of fun activities for the kids, water day was a big hit! Kona Ice trucks come sometimes for fundraisers and its nice to have them at school. The PE teachers are so fun, they organize many great events like turkey trot, and jingle jog, and they even do an after-school sports program. The teachers are very caring and so hard working. You should send your kids to Brinton!