It is a excellant school and parents are very involved.
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/09
We have just completed our third year at CTA. We've been with the school since the year it opened. I can tell you that I would drive from far and wide to make sure my child could still attend school here. Cant believe how much he has learned! And nice to know this 'Back to Basics' style of teaching
... Read more still teaches phonics and the Saxon math program...things you WONT find in Chandler schools outside of the CTA's. Im always entertained when I hear tales of hideous amounts of homework given to CTA children!! My son completes each night in 20 minutes or less (outside of the req'd reading). This school also offers excellent activites--Running Club, Variety Show, Spring Fling, Chess Club, etc. And the best part? My child loves going to school and misses it when were on school breaks. We're so thankful for CTA schools! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/09
There is no doubt that the traditional philosophy at CTA provides an exceptional foundation for future learning for our children. What seems to be overlooked is the myriad of extracurricular activities (most of which are volunteers from the staff) that are also offered that support their philosophy of
... Read more a well rounded child. Yes, there are uniforms (saves you money), yes, there is a discipline policy that is uniformly enforced. Sure, private school student teacher ratios may be a little bit lower, but, I want my child to be prepared for the real world, where ratios are higher and the child has to be responsible, not assuming the world revolves around them or in their bubble. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
I just submitted a comment giving CTA a pretty good review but I forgot to mention some things. Although CTA is a great school the teachers are forced to follow very strict teaching methods and give out alot of homework. They encourage parent involvment and are required to help out I think 4-8 hours
... Read more during the school year. When parents and teachers visit a classroom, normally the person teaching is a lot more strict than they usually are when they teach due to the strict guidlines. This is still a very good school. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/03/09
This is a great school! The curriculum is very well structured and the teachers are very involved. This is a great place to start for any child who has a love of learning and wants to excell academically. We give far less credit that what children are worth it and I truly found in my son's case here
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Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
Feedback in the community is either parents are for it or against it (not much in between). CTA thrives on its reputation for teaching above grade level & parents love to tout its academy image (my child is better than your child syndrome). For those considering, visit several times & sit in on a classroom.
... Read more It is a very rigid environment & office staff is short of genuine friendliness. For many this is not a concern. But I consider how they treat the parents. If they are cold to you, think how they are to your children (discipline & respect should be taught at home). The coursework is not too hard, just requires commitment of time. Students/teachers are under pressure. We switched and now our kids love school, are still testing above grade level, and have better self esteems. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/08
We love the caring teachers, accelerated curriculum and involved parents at CTA Independence. I'm amazed at how much my children are learning at this school!
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
We have attended CTA for two years and our kids love their school. We couldn't be happier with the education, the teachers, staff and principal, our kids are also becoming very disciplined with themselves, learning responsibility, learning to respect others, gaining self confidence. These are all very
... Read more important tools to have for later in life. My kids are very creative and love Art Masterpiece, Music, and Reading programs, over all our kids are getting a well rounded education and they are giving it 100% because they like it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
My child has been at CTA Independence for two years. While I am happy with where my child is at academically, there are many things I don't like about this school. There is a very strict and rigid atmosphere. My child does not like to go to school. They spend an inordinate amount of time at their
... Read more desks doing worksheets, even in the lower grades. There is very little creativity, and very few fun activities. There is a ridiculous amount of homework, even in the lower grades, which makes it difficult to pursue extracurricular activities. On the positive side, there are high expectations. All classes within a grade level teach the exact same thing. We had a very bad experience with our teacher this year, but I know there are some great teachers. We are currently looking for a school that provides a more well-rounded education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/23/08
Our kids switch from a standard Chandler public school last year and have just completed their second your what a difference. CTA is actually teaching our children not just baby sitting them. The staff is great.
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Chandler schools — Cta - Independence Campus is located at 1405 W Lake Dr, Chandler AZ 85248. 1405 W Lake Dr is in the 85248 ZIP code in Chandler, AZ The school district for Cta - Independence Campus is the Chandler Unified School District 80. Cta - Independence Campus is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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