My child had been attending this school and along with many other children, we decided to leave. This will be the third principal in 3 years. The food is mediocre. Most of the teachers do not leave a clear picture of what they are teaching to the students so they are unable to bring the homework home
... Read more and understand what to do. The teachers act very immature with the exception of a few. The classrooms are filthy and when it is time to pick up your children, they push you along like a herd of cattle. very agressively. They used to use the swimming pool for p.e., and they stopped doing that. There were no field trips this year outside of hiking late in the evening up Camelback Mountain which I found to be extremely dangerous. There is no indoor gym or cafeteria! To much money for nothing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
I would not recommend this school to anyone. it is disorganized. The staff and admin. are extremely unprofessional and I am pulling my child out of there after 1 year because he has not learned anything.
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
CDS provides a top notch education. My three year old knows his phonics and is starting to put words together in preparation to read. My older child is reading, writing and doing math at a level higher than her age appropriate grade. The teachers are selfless and incredibly dedicated to the kids,
... Read more and the parent company, Nobel, is totally supportive of the parents and the teachers. It's a real gem in the Valley and our family couldn't be happier at the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/09
I have two children at this school. Our oldest has been attending for five years. This school offers the complete education package. My children are thriving. Most other parents I talk to agree. Small class sizes, great leadership and staff. They even have an organic food program! I would recommend CDS
... Read more to abyone looking for a Pre K - 8 school in Phoenix/Scottsdale/Paradise Valley. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/09
This school offers it all - rigorous academics, a fun, friendly atmosphere, small classes, organic food, and an administration that truly welcomes parental involvement. The absolutely amazing standardized test scores this year just prove that the changes set in motion last year are steps in the right
... Read more direction. My two kids love going to school and I don't hear that much from my friends with kids in the 'traditional', 'drill and kill', schools. Since the new ownership has an outstanding national reputation, and pledges to introduce even more 21st century learning techniques, things will likely get even better. We wouldn't go anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
I am amazed at the dramatic increase in test scores from last year. My child improved in every area and went from an average in the low 80's to the 99th percentile on almost every test. Wow. The school's new approach that insists children take responsibility for their leaning works very well. The data
... Read more does not lie. Call the school if you have any doubt or believe parents who want their child to sit quietly and memorize and consider that learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/08
I am a parent who came from private and prepatory education growing up, so when faced with needing to find a school for my daughter, Camelback was and still is the best pick for us for a multitude of reasons. We have enjoyed the benefit of being a part of this fabulous community for three years and
... Read more it only seems to get better and stronger. First I chose Camelback Desert because it was a school that had been in existance for fifty eight years with a seasoned staff to secure my anxiety. If a school has been around for that long, I thought, then they must know what they are doing. This lone expectation reached far beyond that by the staff that engaged my child on a daily basis. I am a single mother and it was Camelback Deserts community that kept me from relocating to another state. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/08
Our children attended cds for 4 years. We removed them because of a drastic decline in quality of instruction. We blame this on the new adminitration that has ruined what was a good school. Believe the parents who have left.
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Posted by a parent on 02/08/08
My child went to another school and is very far behind. CDS talks a good game but does not back it up. I am very disappointed. At our new school my children even notice the difference.
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Posted by a parent on 02/08/08
As a child advocate, I am inspired by what CDS has to offer. The staff is phenomenal and masters in their craft. The CDS community is built upon strong relationships.
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