My 3rd grade daughter is attending her 2nd year at this school. She loves it much better than the public schools she attended before. Her grades are much better and it has to be due to the fact that she is challenged much more here. The curriculum is very strict and systematic. The grading scale is challenging
... Read more - an 84% is a C. The kids have to work harder to achieve a better letter grade and it definitely keeps my daughter motivated. The principal and staff are very much involved in every student's educational experience. My daughter also loves the after school activities like scrap booking, soccer, and cheer. Happy Valley knows how to make education for my daughter a great experience. She is so excited to go to school here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
I have sent my daughters to 3 different schools as we had to move several times. Happy Valley was by far the worst.
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Posted by a parent on 07/29/09
My daughter started at Happy Valley in Kindergarten now she is going to 3rd grade. We are very happy and great staff.
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/09
My daughter started at Happy Valley School as an early kindergartener (she turned 5 a month after the August 31st cutoff) and she progressed really well! In Mrs. Bunish's class she learned to read, do math and she's progressing on to 1st grade this year as scheduled! I love this school so far. I just
... Read more wish they offered a more comprehensive (or better yet, immersion) foreign language class even if it was after school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/09
My child is now a 1st grader & let me say her Kindergarten year was excellent! The class size was large & I worried about that at first, but she adjusted just fine. I absolutely love the fact this school expects higher standards. My daughter was reading books and doing double digit math before the
... Read more end of May! They offer a variety of after school activities for a small fee. The student drop off & pick up is fabulous; I love it! Their system allows safety & convenience. Finally, the Principal is professional and friendly, the office staff is refreshingly kind & caring and last but not least, Mrs. Zammit & Mrs. Reich are the best!!! You'll love it here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/06/09
My son has been at this school his entire career and has excelled in all areas academically, socially, and behaviorally. He has had some great teachers that should be commended like Mrs. Small, Mrs. Phillips, and Ms. Campaign. They definitely will leave a lasting imprint on our son's future academic
... Read more career. Our other son is in second grade and even though we live over a half hour away we are still considering the long bus ride he would have to take, to ensure his continued academic success. This school is definitely several notches above the public schools in our area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
My daughter started at Happy Valley in Kindergarten for children turning 5 between Sept and Dec. She has progressed so well. She was reading by October, doing math that my son didn't do until 1st grade in our neighborhood school and has become much more focused.
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Posted by a parent on 12/02/08
I have 2 boys who attend HV Basic and let me say it's been a dream come true. They're in 1st and 3rd grade and they love it unconditionally- in fact they ask if they can go on weekends too. My 1st grader is a little behind in reading as I understand the kinders at HV Basic start learning at that age.
... Read more Since this is his first year there, he needs to catch up. Clearly this is an indication of what is NOT taught at other schools- and they came from a private Christian school within 5 miles. As a parent, I agonized about pulling them out of a private school to a Charter- but the Principal assured me that academically they are at or even at a higher caliber. He was right, it's way more advanced. I loved his candor, his openess and sincerety. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/05/08
My son has been at HVS for 3 years. i ahve been thrilled the school. The work is challenging yet he enjoys the learning. There is a sense of order that I like to see in a school environment. While there seems to be less parent participation than in the public schools, I prefer not having parents meddle
... Read more in the classroom as potential distractions. I have had wonderful and attentive experiences w/ both the principle and vice-principle as they are attentive to the particular learning needs of each child. I do wish recess was longer and that there were overall more communication between teachers and parents; but that seems to be dependent on which teacher one has. Overall, I have been very happy with th eadvanced learning my child has recieved at HVS, which far exceeds my local A plus public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
Two years ago and even one year ago when my son was in kindergarten and first grade I may have given 4 or 5 stars, based on what he was learning already...but this year I wouldn't. More like 2 stars. The reason is this: There is a serious lack of communication between teachers and parents-you aren't
... Read more allowed to volunteer in the classroom hardly at all, and it really seems like the less parents know, the better. The way I've seen and heard of some of the teachers talking down to the kids is unacceptable as well. Some of the rules are way too harsh, and I'm a strict parent myself! So what if they're 2 years ahead academically? Are they really grasping the concepts being taught? They are so strictly monitored that they are barely allowed to have fun except at recess. No wonder after 2nd grade numbers drop off. Read less
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Peoria schools — Happy Valley Charter School is located at 7140 W Happy Valley Rd, Peoria AZ 85383. 7140 W Happy Valley Rd is in the Terramar neighborhood and 85383 ZIP code in Peoria, AZ The school district for Happy Valley Charter School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Happy Valley Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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