My son has been attending this school for 5 years. I have enjoyed watching him grow academically. Yes the school has gone through growing pains--but the principal expects excellence and it takes time to achieve that--the time is here. This is an outstanding school. Other schools in the community hold
... Read more Gavilan Peak as a measuring stick for a high achieving school. The middle school teachers are a cohesive team that challenges students and my son is ready to meet their challenge. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
I'm proud to be a teacher at Gavilan Peak School! What a fabulous staff and outstanding administration we have at this school!
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Posted by a teacher on 08/12/09
has anyone seen all the awards Gavilan Peak has earned this year? And they are an Excelling school 3 years in a row! very proud to call Gavilan Peak our school!
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/09
Gavilan Peak is way too crowded as are most public schools in AZ. Amazed at the lack luster curriculum!! Are 3 days of PE really needed when there are no foreign languages at all?? C'mon!! Coming from the east coast, we are very disappointed. The teachers do the best they can with what they have
... Read more to work with. My son has 32 students in his 6th grade classes!! Yes, 32. We have spent 2 years at GPS with my son making honor roll each quarter. He has very little if none... homework daily. The over crowding is unacceptable and therefore after years of being supportive, proponents of the public education system, we are forced to go private next year and for as long as we will be educating our children in the state of AZ. The new VP is a bit odd to boot, adding unnecessary policies. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
our children's teachers - great admin - unfriendly dr. wong - we've seen her 5 times in 4 years on campus new vp - doesn't have the greatest reputation the teachers are really giving it their best, if it wasn't for them, my children definitly wouldn't be going there.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
Good communication among teachers. Office staff is helpful and principal is very involved and enthusiastic. My children are thriving at Gavilan Peak. A great school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
I love Gavilan Peak . I send my son here on open enrollment. He entered in the midst of 1st grade and is about to start the 5th grade. Eevry teacher he has had has ben truly enrolled in my sons success. I love the staff and Dr Wong Is awesome . She is always on campus mingling in the classrooms. When
... Read more I asked for her help with my child she was sure to get involved and followed upto make sure that I was taken care of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/08
I have to say I wqs very disapointed in this school. From day one it was apparent that my child's education was not the top priority. If you want to talk to someone nice in the office ask for Monica other wise you will be talking to apaththetic, crisp and cold office personnel. At Christmas the teacher
... Read more would not allow the children to celebrate the holiday not even say the word Christmas. I was appalled. Why should some teacher who practices atheism ruin the holiday for children! My impression was very political envirnment and NOT for the Best interest of my child. I am happy to say that my child is doing 100% better in the new school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/08
I have been very pleased with the teachers and front office staff of Gavilan Peak. They are very hard working and helpful people. I am also very impressed with their knowledge and ability help kids.
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Posted by a other on 01/30/08
I am pleased with how my children are being challenged and succeeding at Gavilan Peak. The administration and staff have high integrity and welcome participation from parents.
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Anthem schools — Gavilan Peak Elementary School is located at 2701 W Memorial Dr, Anthem AZ 85086. 2701 W Memorial Dr is in the 85086 ZIP code in Anthem, AZ The school district for Gavilan Peak Elementary School is the Deer Valley Unified Sd 97. Gavilan Peak Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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