Waldorf education at a public, tuition-free charter school doesn't get any better than this. I have been a member of this community for over ten year, had three children attend this school, and all are growing into successful young adults. I attribute much of their character and view of the world to
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
After having had 2 children attend pineforest charter school I can not begin to tell what a great school this has been for them. My oldest is a freshman in college and I still have one in high school. Both of my children have excelled on all levels. More to the credit to pineforest teachers and administrators
... Read more is that you see almost all of the pineforest glassmates are also excelling in comunity, science, theater. They seem to be in the forfront of most classes. This school is not for everyone but everyone I've seen go through 8th grade seems to stand out once they go to high school.The word life forces are used and what I have observed this school brings these out in individules. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
I have concerns about the philosophy of students staying with the same teacher thru 8th grade. Is this system realistic? If it 'clicks' between teacher and student, it is great. If it doesn't, it can be negative experience. The school is inflexible about this subject and brushes off parents' concerns.
... Read more I had a child attend Pine Forest K-8, and it was a wonderful experience because the teacher was open, honest, flexible, compassionate, knew and embraced every student. I have another child who attended K-4, and I felt that this teacher judged my child in first grade when the child was young, unfocused and 'chatty' and never saw them differently after that. Test scores indicate student is doing great, even excelling, yet teacher gives student 'needs improvement' on their report card. Did my child become disengaged and stop performing to their full potential? Would a change in teachers have made a difference? Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/07
I do not believe that the Greatschools rating adequately represents the quality of education kids receive at Pine Forest. It is true that PF takes the hard-core academic stuff more slowly (reading, writing, math) in the earlier grades, but if you look at the test scores, the PF kids 'catch up' to the
... Read more higher rated schools by the older grades. And in the meantime, they have learned German, Suzuki violin, they've had art and music every day, Spanish twice a week, and the older kids I've met are well-rounded, delightful human beings who have developed a life-long love of learning. Class sizes are smaller, aides are in abundance, and kids are given the individual attention they need. The comments about the administration are definitely not true anymore. We currently have a very dedicated, forward thinking principal and some excellent, committed board members. We love this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
My son entered Pine Forest after struggling at the local middle school. Feeling as though I was constantly struggling to keep his self-esteem together, I pulled him out of the system in frustration. As parents, we KNOW what our children's potential and talents are. And I felt FMS had labeled my child
... Read more has a failure, and tracked him as such. A friend told me about Pine Forest, and immediately we scheduled an interview. He started two days later, and went from an F student to an A student in two weeks. His talents, ambitions and self-esteem thrived and he made lasting friendships with his peers. The highlight of the his tenure was a trip to Hawaii with his classmates on science based field trip. The staff is extremely family focused and compassionate to each individual student's needs. At the end of the term, the resource teacher assisted my child's IEP for high school Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/31/05
I choose this school after my child attended Kindergarten at a pubic school. I was not happy that after only one year my child hated to read. Pine Forest take a mush slower approach at academics and I am happy with that. I am not happy with having the same teacher year after year. It has some good points,
... Read more but also bad points. I am also not happy with having no voice in the school. The administration is not in controll. The decidions are made by the Pine Forest School Board and the College of Teachers. The board is made up of hand picked people, some not even parents of students at the school, and invited teachers. The college of teachers are the teachers at the school. They do indeed know best in many areas of education and teaching, but do not have the ability to speak for every parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/05
I am a student at Pine Forest and I really love my school because it focuses on the whole you, your head heart and hands, not just your head. Everybody knows eachother and your class is like one big family. I feel lucky to be at this school because it is so unique and special. I enjoy going to school
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Posted by a other on 09/25/03
This is a beautiful well rounded school with the student being first priority. The philosophy is very enchanting with a feeling of security for the student. Parent involvement is a must and is very obvious.
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Flagstaff schools — Pine Forest Charter School is located at 1120 W Kaibab Ln, Flagstaff AZ 86001. 1120 W Kaibab Ln is in the 86001 ZIP code in Flagstaff, AZ The school district for Pine Forest Charter School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Pine Forest Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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