Overall Grayhawk is a fabulous school. Most all the teachers truly care about their students and respond quickly to concerns. I would recommend the school to anyone. That being said, we did have a less than positive year this year for one of my children. When I tried to address concerns with the
... Read more principal, to my shock, he brushed my concerns off and made me feel like I was overreacting. I've had children at Grayhawk for 7 years total, and this is the first time I came to him with a concern. I was very disappointed in his reaction and lack of follow up. This school desperately needs an accountability system for its teachers with anonymous parent surveys. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
We have lived in the area for about 10 years. We don't have any kids in school today, because they have all moved onto other grade levels. Our experience's at Greyhawk go beyond our expectations. The principal, Don Hiemstra, is very much involved with the students and teachers. Our family has
... Read more experienced 'exceptional' help from teachers and aids. They have been wonderful people. I have been told that many teachers will loose their jobs next fall. If this is true and you have children at Greyhawk, it's time for you to 'speak out'. My concern/yours should be centered around the teachers/students ratio. From talk amongst neighbors, we have heard that the numbers will approach/surpass 30 students/classroom: this should concern every parent. I don't know what you will do, but you need to respond and take action. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/27/09
This is a wonderful school. It has extra activities such as spanish, choir and many others. The staff is also committed to teaching your children. Over all this is an excelling school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
Over-rated! I agree whole-heartedly with the Sept 7 posting. Teachers need a more modest dress code so they don't become a distraction to learning.
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
If you want to attend a school where the principal is full of it, then this is the school for you. He tells you what you want to hear and then does nothing about it. I had my 2 daughters at Grayhawk for a year and pulled them and put them into a private school. There are so many children in the classroom
... Read more I don't know how they learn anything. My girls would cry every morning and not want to go to school. Now they love school and want to attend on the weekends. Would not recommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/07/08
Wonderful teachers, but with little interaction with the parents. The principal has lost sight of what the school once was. Great curriculum for gifted students. This school forgets it is a public school and tries to be private. Definite favoritism towards the 'in' parents and the PTO does NOT have
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/08
My daughter attends this school with wonderful teachers, an awsome Principle and rich Core Knowledge method of teaching. The Principle is a dynamic indivdual with a true passion for educating children. I have never encouter a leader who is more in the forefront of his orgazination than MR. Heimstra.
... Read more He is always present making the children and parents feel welcome. Additionally, he seems to provide wonderful support to the teachers, which all trickles down to a quailty education for our children. I am yet to encounter a teacher who is not enthusastic about his/her role in the school. We love the award winning Core Knowledge. It provides exceptionally rich knowledge to the children. We are always blown away with how excited our daughter is to learn new things in her school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/08
I have 2 children that attend this school for 4 years now. I am getting more disappointed in the school as the years go on. My children are having a difficult time socializing at this school and have made no solid friends in 4 years. They are told to work harder and are paid by the teacher with treats,
... Read more candy, gum and pretend money. As if they are employees of a business not a school. My children are very bright and gifted. They get high marks on all there work, tests and report cards. They are looking for praise for there efforts. I expect the school would treat them with more respect. This school will one day have students saying I won't read the book or do the homework unless you pay us. Is this what it is all about at Grayhawk. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
Greyhawk is a wonderful School. Both kids think curriculm is way too easy. We don't live in Grayhawk thus not much interactions with people living in Grayhawk. School will not let kids skip grades either. For a public school, they do a great job. Awsome principal!
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/08
My children have attended Grayhawk for four years now. We have been very impressed with the core knowledge curriculum. The teachers are top notch. The PTO leadership is cold, and even abrasive. On a more positive note, though, there are plenty of parents there who are friendly and don't fall into
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Scottsdale schools — Grayhawk Elementary School is located at 7525 E Grayhawk Dr, Scottsdale AZ 85255. 7525 E Grayhawk Dr is in the 85255 ZIP code in Scottsdale, AZ The school district for Grayhawk Elementary School is the Paradise Valley Unified Sd 69. Grayhawk Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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