My daughter completed 4th grade last year and we would sit no more than an hour of homework a day. The teachers are very willing to work with parents. If it is too much for your child speak up . They will work with you. Their is no backlashing from the teachers nor the principal
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Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
As a parent we must always remember that our childrens education is in our hands. If you or child are having a problem with respect or teachers then you as the parent should go to the school talk to the educators and find out where the problem could be. A new child may feel diconnected and alone therefore
... Read more blowing things out of proportion. This schools teachers and administrators are great and they are willing to talk and find solutions. Give them a chance. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
My child is overwhelmed with the homework she is given daily. The work is busy work. At the fourth grade level, OVER 2 hours of work a night is far too much, especially when the school policy says it should be 40 minutes at the 4th grade level. I want my child to enjoy learning at this age. I have heard
... Read more from several other parents about the same thing and from the same classes. I encourage them to speak up but fear of teacher and principal backlash is keeping them quiet. They must know something I dont. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/09
I am a parent and my son is in 5th grade. We are new in the school and I would like to pull out my son. We are just waiting for the Fall Break to come. My son's classmates are so rude and disrespectful in class and in the lunch room. Are the teachers aware of that? I don't think that HOWL program works
... Read more with these kids. The principal should give these students a talk. He is too confident that the school looks good and fine. But the inner behavior is absolutely nothing. I thought kids are being taught how to respect here? Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/24/09
As we spend leisurly time around the pool this summer, the same subject and concern continues to arise about our school; DH leadership. We agree that parental participation in our child s education is usually considered a key element for making high student achievement possible. However, we are very
... Read more concerned with what we see as a few parents becaming too aggressive in the schools policy and decision making. The Principal cannot bend to every parents whim; staff members, or otherwise. Parents who can't accept the school's style is ideally resolved, not when the school accomodates itself to their demands, but rather when the school has communicated its philosophy so unequivocally that parents withdraw their children once they become convinced that the school will not meet their objectives. Additionally, a well-run school is when a principal sort of steps back and the teachers can get the job done. We love our teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/20/09
Desert Heights has been our home since my eldest of four children started Kindergarten four years ago. This school has such an amazing sense of family, trust, safety, and academic growth. I love that everyone knows each other, and everyone looks out for each other. The teachers are outstanding, they
... Read more really go out of their way to help the children achieve academic success. As all families do, I have the choice to go to a neighborhood school, but I choose not too. This is our home and I could not imagine going anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/09
Try to remember, Desert Heights has 470 they are trying to accomodate with afterschool clubs. Lets see what clubs are proposed and give Mr. Jiles the opportunity to make the necessary changes. I have not heard that we will not have a Drama Club next year and you are absolutely right it would not make
... Read more sense to make it for 1 grade only. Chess Club will still be offered school wide as will Jr Sports and Middle School Sports. Give the school the opportunity to try to make a better plan to accomodate ALL students before you make a judgement. As far as accepting students that have paid the tax credit donation first, that is absolutely not true. All clubs are on a 1st come 1st served basis. Also remember that clubs can only be so large when just 1 or 2 teachers are running it. Parents could volunteer to help. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
The clubs have been fun. However, now that they are only going to be offered at grade level, my daughter will no longer be able to get into cooking club since she is not in 2nd grade. Also, I hear that no one wants to lead drama club anymore (but, that too wouldn't be fun at 'grade' level only). They
... Read more need to get rid of the notion and practice that those who have paid a tax credit dontation get their kids into clubs first. What difference does it make when a family gets that money back at tax time? Public schools don't use this practice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/09
My kids' growth has exceeded my expectations this year. My kindergartener is multiplying and my 2nd grade student reads at a mid 4th grade level, now. The school uses multiple assessments, so I know how my kids are doing and it is not just based on grades a teacher puts on a report card. I am excited
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
This school has managed to become one of the worst schools I have come to know. The teachers are terrible and the principal has his favorites. My kids and myself are counting the days so we can get out. If you care for your children STAY AWAY!
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Glendale schools — Desert Heights Charter School is located at 5821 W Beverly Lane, Glendale AZ 85306. 5821 W Beverly Lane is in the Bell/Greenway Neighborhood neighborhood and 85306 ZIP code in Glendale, AZ The school district for Desert Heights Charter School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Desert Heights Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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