I am now a parent of a 6th grader with GLES. My son left this school for a few years, but in his first 3 years he/we learned a lot. I was not happy leaving GLE, but now that I have compared GLE with the other schools my son attended I can say that I am glad to have my son back at GLE! We as parents
... Read more need to communicate with our kids as well as their teachers. The teachers are always there and willing to answer any questions. Keep up the good work GLE staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
I am a parent of a second grader who goes to GLES and has for her whole acedemic life. This school has warm caring teachers, this school is the ONLY 'Excelling' school in Avondale and one of the best schools in its district! Dr. Waltman is amazing and all the teachers have been excellent so far. Family
... Read more involvement is great and parental support is at an all time high. It may seem that they are lax with the education but if you look at the ratings for this school then you will see that AIMS test currently and historically have been very high and made this school an award winner, year after year. Trust your kids with GLES! I DO! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
I am quite pleased that Garden Lakes is the only 'Excelling' school in the Avondale area. Happy that Garden Lakes is where we live and where, effectively, my son will be attending for the next seven years. Love this area and I read prior post and do feel that this is an 'older' school, by AZ standards;
... Read more bathrooms are not kept up and I do agree w/prior post that no school programs are offered, ie sports, etc. I have experience lack of communication from teachers which is different for me because now I must rely on my son to tell me what's going on at school (preschools are more communicative). I agree w/the poster regarding communication lacking; I do agreee with that. It is what we make of it and in this very large society we should be thankful that Garden Lakes, year after year, continues to perform. Thank you Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
My child attends this school, and we have found the teachers to be extremely supportive! You can 'feel' the positive culture on the campus. The most recent family night had over 500 attendees - teachers, parents and students - working and playing together. This school is so much more than just academics!
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Posted by a parent on 05/01/09
Although the school has a strong academic rating, the school does not communicate well with parents or the community, it has very few after school offerings, and there is a strong 'us against you' mentality from teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/09
My daughter went K-8th and my son is in fifth for K.. Excellent School.
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Posted by a parent on 11/24/08
I am proud to say that we had over 1000 people, including students and their parents, administration and at least one teacher for each and every grade level turn out for the annual 'Walk to School' day. This day alone shows the tremendous support the community has for the school and its students. At
... Read more Garden Lakes, we believe that all students can be successful, no exceptions! To the parent who referred to Garden Lakes as a 'rundown warehouse,' he or she should be reminded that Garden Lakes has been an 'excelling' school for three years in a row, one of very few in the entire West Valley. This success can only be achieved through the combined efforts of the devoted faculty, adminstration and the students who strive to reach their goals every day. Come join us on November 7th and see how we celebrate our Veterans! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/15/08
Extreme displeasure with this school faculty, principal and staff. They practice preaching/teaching a certain belief or way of life, but not, in fact, holding these same virtues for themselves. Excessive avoidence in addressing disruptive student behavior in addition to consistent over crowding of
... Read more classrooms. Comparison to a weather beaten, rundown warehouse best describes this location. It saddens me to see the decline over the last 10 years. A change in leadership is needed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
Lower grade teachers are awsome. Upper Grade some need to retire. Extracurricular activities there are none and Ron Richards to blame for that. We need fresh teachers, PE Music and Art and staff to have excitment needed to generate this need on campus. So unfair to kids & they wonder why there are
... Read more so many problem kids. They are bored! No guts to get it done. Too many politics. Lazy teachers and the list goes on. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/08
This school, for the most part, has an amazing teacher staff, the gifted program just lost its teacher, and will not be the same, as the rest of the school is not all that supportive with it. extra curriculars are getting better with time, and the PE instructors are helping get more sports involved.
... Read more In general, this is a fine school, if you want you child to be ahead of the pack, its a fine choice, but if your raising the next Einstein, JFK, or Eisenhower and you choose this school, you ll be disappointed with how it sometimes treats its 'gifted.' i was actually almost failed for writing 'too advanced' for my grade level, even though my teacher knew i had been doing it for years. other than those few instances though, it is a great school. Read less
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English as Second Language
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Avondale schools — Garden Lakes Elementary School is located at 10825 W Garden Laks Pkwy, Avondale AZ 85323. 10825 W Garden Laks Pkwy is in the 85323 ZIP code in Avondale, AZ The school district for Garden Lakes Elementary School is the Pendergast Elementary School District 92. Garden Lakes Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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