Such an amazing school! The principal is so invested in knowing the kids. Teachers are the best…read moretoo!! Love being part of this community.

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.

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

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!

It serves its purpose for an elementary school. My son enjoys it and the after school program!read more

They let bullying happen for weeks and week, and then once a child finally stand up for themselves…read morethey suspend them and put Them on a "behavior plan" while the bullies just continue on with no consequence.

this school has the worst food imaginable it tastes like dog poop the teachers are annoying and I…read morewish I never went there

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.