My twins girls and my son have been going to this school since they started school. This is an excellent school and the teachers and principal go above and beyond for their students! Mr Svornick knows my children on a personal level and has always made them feel like they are an important part of the
... Read more school. My children are advancing at an advanced rate and I believe that is due to the involvement and caring of all the staff. Mr Goody has gone way above expectations as far as what a teacher's responsibilities are! He really cares about his students and my girls were excited everyday to go to school and learn!! My son had a ruff start in school however Ms. Blanchard really worked with him and had the patience of a saint. He ended the year great. Thank you Parkridge!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/09
This is our first year at Parkridge, and we are absolutely impressed with the quality of education our two kids are receiving. The Principal is very involved, and he has a genuine interest in each and every student. Our youngest had a hard time transitioning to Kindergarten, and everyone including
... Read more the Principal went above and beyond to make sure our child was able to adjust to the daily routine of school. Also, the staff and teachers love their job and the school and it shows! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
I feel there is very little room for diverstiy at this school. The students were refered to as sheep in one meeting I had with the principal, and if this is his view,then this is how the children were being treated. If you are raising a child who you expect to be hearded to be like everyone else, this
... Read more is the school for you. If you are raising a child who you would like to be an individual, then this is not the school for you. I had a very bad experience, because they do not have the means, capability or even the desire to teach for a changing culture. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/07
My daughter has attended Parkridge since Kdg. We have always been extremely happy with her teachers and their commitment to helping her become a lifelong learner. This year she is in Mrs. Owsley's 4th grade class. Mrs. Owsley has created a positive, nurturing classroom environment. Our daughter loves
... Read more to come to school each day and loves being a part of this class. Parkridge is a school that prides itself on putting children first. We have always found this to be true, especially in Mrs. Owsley's class. Each child knows that they are important and that she truly wants them to do their best every day. Our daughter loves the challenge she provides and the sense of community Mrs. Owsley builds in her classroom. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/15/07
9/07, This is my sons 2nd year at Parkridge and my daughters 1st year, and I love this school. Compared to our 'home' school, Parkridge is a dream. Parental involvement is key, both on and off campus. A good education comes from home and school. We cannot rely solely on teachers to be our childrens
... Read more only educators. We, as parents, are the primary educators and should work with our childrens teachers, as a team, to teach academics. Luckily, at Parkridge, we have a strong administration, especially Mr. Svorinic, who genuinely cares about our school and our students. Without a strong administration, we have nothing. Keep up the great work, Parkridge! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/07
This is the first year our two boys have attended. I believe the curriculum is probably one of the best, unfortunately one of our kids was not prepared for the curriculum. Our experience so far has been somewhat positive and we hope it continues into the future. The principal seems to be genuinely interested
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
My son began attending Parkridge when the doors first opened. The principal is wonderful! He goes above and beyond when it comes to the children. We have mostly had good experiences with the teacher with the exception of one year when their was a personality clash (which can happen anywhere). The
... Read more curriculum is strong and the district is wonderful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/19/07
The academic programs and the teachers are good at this school. The area that really disappoints is the parental involvement. I blame the Booster Club. They make other parents feel unwelcome and that's why more parents do not get involved.
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/07
I have two kids in the 2nd grade with Mrs. Best and she is the best thing that has happened for my kids. She loves her students her school and she makes my kids want to come back each day and learn. She takes pride in everything she does, and it shows. Thank you Mrs. Best for being such a great teacher
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Posted by a parent on 11/08/06
I think this school is wonderful. The teachers & the staff have been great. I am very happy with Parkridge. Keep up the good work! Monica
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Peoria schools — Parkridge Elementary School is located at 9970 W Beardsley Rd, Peoria AZ 85383. 9970 W Beardsley Rd is in the Parkridge neighborhood and 85383 ZIP code in Peoria, AZ The school district for Parkridge Elementary School is the Peoria Unified School District 11. Parkridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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