I would highly recommend Corte Sierra!! I currently have a 3rd grade daughter and she has academically grown so much over the last few months. The teachers are wonderful as well as the principal. Everyone keeps you very well informed and as a parent you can become as active as you'd like in your child's
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
I am a teacher at Corte and I love the school. I have worked at other school districts but nothing compairs to the wonderful staff at Corte. Mr. Barnes is an awesome principal, PTSA is evnvoled in many activities, and I have the best parents. I give it a thumbs up!
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Posted by a teacher on 10/04/08
Would highly recommend Corte Sierra to all families! The environment is very welcoming and the staff truly cares about your sons/daughters academic, social and emotional needs. The principal is highly involved and stives each day to make everything run smoothly. The children are part of a huge family
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Posted by a other on 02/04/08
Corte is an amazing school. I taught there the first two years it was opened, and it keeps getting better. Go Falcons-keep up the great work!
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Posted by a other on 12/30/07
I like the school, i think that parents should have a little more involvement, but the teachers and assistants are great about giving information about your childs progress!! The open door policy of the teachers works great for parents that want to know whats going on!!
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Posted by a parent on 08/06/07
The reason for such a low score is due to the over crowding of this school. Almost 900 students is way to many. Not really great for the young ones. They need lots of one on one. I feel sorry for the teachers, they do their best but with that kind of crowd children have fallen behind. The office
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Posted by a parent on 07/10/07
I have had two children at Corte. Academically they are excelling, as they are socially. The character counts attitude has developed across the campus. Mr. Barnes and the other faculty members will have this an A+ school in no time. Standards are high, but kids always rise to expectations. I like the
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Posted by a parent on 11/20/06
My son attended Corte Sierra Elementary School from grades 3 to 5. His teachers were always very helpful and were always available to discuss any areas in which he needed assistance. The adminstrators constantly promoted school/team spirit with rallys and family/student activity events. I was very
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/06
My son is in Kindergarten and I am very impressed with his teacher. She is very caring and involved with her class. I have been volunteering for his classroom and there is some parent involvement.With the working parent atmosphere today it is difficult for lots of parents. No field trips scheduled yet
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/05
I think they should make more available classes for pre-K and kindegarten. Parking needs some serious adjusting.
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Avondale schools — Corte Sierra Elementary School is located at 3300 N Santa Fe Tr, Avondale AZ 85323. 3300 N Santa Fe Tr is in the Corte Sierra neighborhood and 85323 ZIP code in Avondale, AZ The school district for Corte Sierra Elementary School is the Litchfield Elementary School District 79. Corte Sierra Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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