My child has been going to burke since kindergarden i love the way the gaddy's run there school and the academics i would recemend this school to other parents
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/08
Burke Basic School is such a wonderful school. My son is in 2nd grade and was recently put into in GIFTED class. The teachers are caring and the principle and staff know all the kids by name. They really go back to teachingkids the fundamentals of learning, and my children excel more in 1 year then they
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
Burke Basic School is as concerned with all students equally, The Character of staff & students is awesome. It is a very patriotic school. All students are winners! And loved. I wish I had had the opportunity as a student when I was growing up to have a teacher as dedicated and compassioate as Burke's.
... Read more The Office staff does a tremendous job. Transportation is a hard Job but handled well by Mr. Dave Craig. Burke is by far the best school. Read less
Posted by a other on 07/06/08
Its ok but me as a student dont really love the school.It kind of looks not so colorful from the outside it needs a makeover.And changing the fact of the uniform thing.I think the outside should need some grassy areas outside because its all concreak & sand.But aside of all that Burke Basic School is
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Posted by a parent on 04/14/08
My son has been going here since kindergarten and this is his final year at Burke. All of his teachers were caring and thoughtful. They kept me informed of the things he needed to do to achieve. I am sp glad that Burke Basic School has been there for my son and I know he is more than ready to go to middle
... Read more school. Thank you Mr. Gaddie and Mr. Winsor for making the school a safe and beneficial place for my son. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
The school is just excellent. The curriculum is challenging and you dont have to worry about your child being complacent.
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Posted by a parent on 03/13/08
My son just started kindergarten this year 07-08, I was originally going to have him attend a public school. When I went to enroll him at the public school I was told that he would need to attend pre-k because of his age ( has to be 5 by Sept. 1st). I checked out Burke Basic School because I seen their
... Read more age requirements were different ( has to be 5 by Dec.31), and I knew my son was ready for kindergarten, so I had him tested to see where he was at and they agreed with me that he was ready for school. I went ahead and enrolled my son at Burke Basic School, and his dad and I are very thankful that we made that decession. My son enjoys school and has learned more then I had expected him to learn for just being in kindergarten. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/08
I just wanted to write something about my son's kindergarten teacher and school. Miss Mahaffey is the perfect teacher for [our son]! She has been a blessing in our lives. Thank you for having her as a teacher at Burke. I also wanted to write about the school in general. It is such a positive, uplifting
... Read more place. My children are learning more than they ever did at the district school. I appreciate the support the school gives in teaching character values and patriotism. This is the best school I could ever imagine. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/14/08
Burke is a school who cares, not only about academics but emotional growth as well. Three of my children have attended this school. My daughter is now out of Special Ed because of the efforts of all the staff at Burke. My son went from an angry, non-achieving, acting out student to one who had confidence
... Read more in himself. Mrs. Lesperance is a teacher above all others - she doesn't give up on her students. My youngest son has just been diagnosed with autism. Burke worked with him for a year in which he made little progress. It takes a lot for a school to suggest that they might not be the best placement for your child. Most won't but Burke did because they care. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
My daughters have attended Burke for three years. I was pleased with the school until this year. The principal was replaced and the whole atmosphere changed. He acts like he is concerned about your problems, but then avoids solving them. I feel that the learning environment has been turned into a competition
... Read more between students that does not allow the struggling students to ever achieve. I will not be bringing my children back to this school next year. Read less
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Mesa schools — Burke Basic School is located at 131 E Southern Ave, Mesa AZ 85210. 131 E Southern Ave is in the Heritage Park Neighborhood neighborhood and 85210 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Burke Basic School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Burke Basic School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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