I agree with the parent below! We pulled our children from Foothills a few years ago because of the bullies were so bad! Any school will have both good things and bad things about it. No school is perfect. However, every child deserves to feel safe at school. The Foothills staff did not stop the bullies.
... Read more Taking my kids out of this school was for the better! My kids are now safe, happy, and excelling academically at their new school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/09
I have some worries about Foothils. My child is new to the school and has had a hard timewith other children being mean, calling my child a loser and a baby. My child has tried to speak to teachers about this only to be told it not a big deal. I sure hope staff is not allowing bullies at school. I an
... Read more to the point of removing my child if nothing is done ASAP. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/09
my daughter was astudent of kindergarten....i think this school is too good and her teacher Ms.Riggs is just wonderful...i have no words to express how good a teacher she is...we came from india and were in Phoenix for 4 months..i was quite worried as to how my daughter would do in school,but thanks
... Read more to her i had not a single problem.....ours was agreat experience...thank you Ms.Riggs,Ms.Ijack,Ms.Elliot,coach andMr.Reilly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/09
Foothills is a great school, My two children were attending a Charter School and fell behind, Foothills did all the right things to help catch my children up. We have been at this school now for 3 years. The principal is very active with the children & he attends 'every' school event. The majority
... Read more of the teachers have been there for greater than 5 years and the school continues to challenge the children academically. Both my children LOVE going to school and partaking in the school's family events and academic extra programs. The primary disappointment is that there is minimal parent involvement. I encourage parents to come to the PTSA meetings and get involved. I agree, Foothills Elementary School is one of the best kept secrtes in PVUSD! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/09
Foothills is one of the best kept secrets in PVUSD...the teachers are excellent and the staff is friendly and caring! You will not find a better principal in any other elementary school around! What a wonderful experience to find that the school is focused on all the right priorities to keep a positive
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
My son is in kindergarten this year, and we love Foothills! Wonderful school, through and through. Caring teachers who are there if you need anything, and a visible principal, happy children learning and having fun learning (which is so important these days!) They seem to have a lot of after school classes/clubs,
... Read more as well as lots of extracurricular events. If you are thinking of sending your child here, visit the campus for yourself, you will be glad you did! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/08
Overall, a wonderful school. I moved my kids to Foothills last year and have been extremely happy with the principal, teachers, extracurriculur activities, etc. Definitely a warm and caring environment for the students. I give this school an A+! If you are thinking of sending your kids here, visit the
... Read more school and meet the principal, you will be glad you did! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/22/07
My child was moved from a valley charter school to Foothills. She has really enjoyed Foothills and has excelled academically at her own pace. The Principal is kind and caring and very active with all the events sponsored by the schools, he is ready to deal with situations head on and visibly enjoys
... Read more the children. The teachers are experienced and the majority of them have been with Foothills 5+ years. The school has made changes to increase the safety and well being of the children. I am pleased with my child's personal growth and academic growth that has been facilitated and nurtured by the Principal and staff of this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
My kids are having a great experience at this school. We have been a Foothills family for 5 years now. The teachers and administration are great, open to communicate, love the kids, and are willing to go the extra mile in working with children's education. They've redone the front of the school,
... Read more and layout inside--it's wonderful. The improvements are a real positive to the kids and staff alike. This is a wonderful, safe, caring neighborhood school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/07
This is a fabulous school. I have two daughters who have attended the past three years. The teachers are very open to discussing and working with you and your child with any weaknesses in learning they may have. The principal has been very approachable and encourages parents to constructively discuss
... Read more any concerns or suggestions they may have. The 'character counts' and 'make your day' programs have been very positive motivational tools. Overall I would recommend this school to anyone. Don't just take my word for it though. Make and appointment and meet with the principal and observe. You will be highly pleased. Read less
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Phoenix schools — Foothills Elementary School is located at 17835 N 44th St, Phoenix AZ 85032. 17835 N 44th St is in the Desert View neighborhood and 85032 ZIP code in Phoenix, AZ The school district for Foothills Elementary School is the Paradise Valley Unified Sd 69. Foothills Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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