My daughter went there for preschool and kindergarten and loved it. It has a small campus with caring teachers. I wish that we weren't moving. I would love for her to stay here.
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Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
I have had 2 children go through DP and have the highest regard for the teachers and the principals. Whenever I have had a problem which was rarely I was addressed immediately and the problem was settled. My children were involved athletically and musically and whatever they decided to join. Maybe
... Read more new athletic equipment and more things for the chorus will attract more children to be involved. I will miss this school tremendously and hope to visit and see some of my children's teachers soon. Thanks Desert Palms it was a wonderful experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/07
Overall, we were not satisfied with our experiences at Desert Palms. The principal seemed to be more ready to defend than she was to listen to what concerns and complaints were presented to her. The vice principal, however, did act as if he truly cared. The administrative staff left a lot to be desired,
... Read more and we even received a phone call at about 2:30pm(when the kids got out at 3pm) as to the whereabouts of one of our kids. That child was in class; it was just never noted by the teacher. Talk about heart-stopping! With the exception of our youngest child's third grade teacher, the teachers needed to be retrained on how to communicate with parents. It would benefit not only the parents, but the teaching/student relationship. Academically, they seemed to be on par if not further along with other schools we had encountered. Their academic qualifications were quite impressive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/07
I have one child in the school, and one who graduated. The turnover rate on principal and vice principal is ridiculous here. I am satisfied with the majority of the teachers here, there are teachers that don't measure up, as with most schools. Academically, the school is pretty good up until 7th, 8th
... Read more grade. The school could have more extracurricular activities, that address more than just sports. I am pretty happy with the school and have always had my concerns and teacher changes taken seriously when there were problems. Overall it is a pretty good school, the parent involvement is pretty good. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/06
I have two children that attend Desert Palms elementary School. For the last five years I have been nothing but disapointed with the quality of principals, and teachers. Now, I am trying to find a safe school enviornment for my children to get the quality education they deserve.
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/06
I have 4 children, my oldest was at Desert Palms K-8. Although we had a few rough years, overall my experience at Desert Palms was wonderful! The teachers are awesome, the programs are awesome... I wish my younger children could continue at this scool (we moved out of the area). I will really miss the
... Read more school and the involvement they allowed me to have as a parent. You can be as involved (or uninvolved) as you want to be. I was always welcome to ask questions or share concerns with administration, and have my opinion taken seriously. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/06/05
My child has been at this school since kindergarten and is now completing second grade. She has had only two teachers, as one of the teachers 'looped' and has been her teacher for two years. I cannot speak as to the quality of the teaching staff as a whole because I am only familiar with those two
... Read more teachers. However, those two teachers have been very good, and I am happy with the academic programs at this school. My child has been challenged and nurtured, and her individual needs have been considered. In the primary grades, students have classes in music, art, PE, and computers. I am unfamiliar with special classes and extracurricular activities in the upper grades. It appears to me that the level of parent involvement is moderate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/05
I have one child currently enrolled at Desert Palms and an older child who went K thru 8th. here.Very good elementary education up to approx. 6th grade. 7th and 8th grade lack focus on the essentials. History and science is very limited. Principal is new
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Glendale schools — Desert Palms Elementary School is located at 11441 N 55th Ave, Glendale AZ 85304. 11441 N 55th Ave is in the 85304 ZIP code in Glendale, AZ The school district for Desert Palms Elementary School is the Peoria Unified School District 11. Desert Palms Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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