I would highly recommend this school. The staff is extremely professional and you can tell that they really do love 'all' the children. Their 'zero' tolerance for poor behavior and the building up of strong character gives me peace each day when I drop them off at school. Both Mrs. Schug (K) and Mrs.
... Read more Neketin (2nd) suceeded in challenging my children this past school year beyond anything I could have hoped for. Also, I've volunteer beside many of the other teachers and aides working there and have found them all to be genuinely great people. The uniforms are a way cheaper way to go than street clothes and leaves no child feeling lesser than another. My children will have to take music lessons outside of school and the parking lot is a little crazy at pick-up time, but the pro's far outweigh the con's. :) Read less
After being frustrated with the school system I sought out an alternative to the Public schools. DVA is what I found and I think it has been wonderful. In the regular schools, neither one of my children had a real teacher - they went through 3! temps in one year. My son was falling behind and you
... Read more could see the pattern, everytime there was a new 'teacher', his grades would fall even further. We have had nothing but success at DVA. Yes there are fundraisers, but no more than a regular school, especially now with all of the budget cuts the other schools are doing. We had a big drive at the beginning of the year for things, but not the list that we got the two years we went to a regular public school. I am very happy with this school . Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
My son started Kinder at this school ('08-'09) with Mrs. Larson. She has been a great teacher this whole year. She has been very patient and understanding with my son. He is very shy and does not command attention, but she saw that he was excelling with his class/homework. She focused on keeping
... Read more him challenged and working to get him more involved with the class. He is doing great and Mrs. Larson talks to me frequently about how he is doing, and I appreciate that open line of communication. I wish they had the funds for an afterschool program, and I'm not too fond of all the fundraisers. However, it's worth it for my son to excel in school and be in a safe, nurturing environment. Character classes have really reinforced good behavior and respecting others. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/09
I used to like this school and have noticed how negative the administration is. I love my child's 5th grade teacher. She's new, fresh, vibrant and my child has never enjoyed school as she has now with Mrs. Stoermer. However, we could lose good teachers like her if the administration doesn't show more
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Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
My oldest daughter has attended DVA since kindergarten and I have been very please with the school. Then last year when my youngest child started kindergarten and it's just been one thing right after another. Over the past two years this school as decline in academics and staff. My youngest daughter
... Read more struggles more than the average child and it's like the teacher has just given up on her. I am actually considering homeschooling my daughter now, because this is the best school supposely in Yuma. :O( Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/16/08
i will not recommend this school. I've observed the lack of compentence from administrators. Academics and disipline are not enforced which leads unreasonable procedures and guidelines. DVA does not promote a safe learning environment.
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Posted by a other on 10/06/08
My Daughter is in 1st Grade with Mrs. Johnson. She is amazing. My daughter has a thirst for reading and math now, something that was seriously lacking from our previous school. DVA has a strict dress code and uniform which we all really enjoy. Last year half the morning was spent on 'What to wear?'
... Read more and 'Who's wear what?' In Kindergarden I could see this ego already developing, but here at DVA she is really free to just be herself. There are great activities and field trips. Volunteering for the school has really helped me build a better understanding of he schools inner workings. My Family Loves it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/08
This is the best school in my area that can help with child with special needs. My daughter comes from a family with ADD and ADHD. My child is very hyper with a short attention span and is not on medication. Mrs. Neketin is the greatest and had the time to help with all the issues we had throughout
... Read more the year she never failed us only made me and my child to be proud of the individual she is. Thank you for taking the time to teach us, we will never forget how you have changed our lives. The Button Family Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/07
My child is in Kindergarten at DVA with Mrs. Woody. She is very accessible to me. She has given school phone numbers, home phone numbers and her email to ensure that parents may reach her at any opportunity. I had an issue that I brought to her attention and she handled it quickly and professionally.
... Read more Her relationship with my child is a positive mixture of being nurturing and strict. I like the school's character education classes and the zero tolerance policy. The school has many opportunities that parents can volunteer their time. The only con's of the school is that the parking lot is too small making dropping off and picking up your kids a barely controlled chaotic operation. The other is that the kindergarten class is only half day. Overall, the school is very good in my estimation. Read less
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Yuma schools — Desert View Academy is located at 2363 S Kennedy Ln, Yuma AZ 85365. 2363 S Kennedy Ln is in the Rossi Amended neighborhood and 85365 ZIP code in Yuma, AZ The school district for Desert View Academy is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Desert View Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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