North Downtown

This school is supposed to be a Christian school, but it does not demonstrate Love. (They say they love you but love is an action word) Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. They did not display this to my child with ADHD. Although I offered support and requested that her behavioral therapist be able to come in to work with her. The entire semester was over when I was finally told that she could come in. By that time the semester was over,tge principal had no more patience for my daughter. They were irritable, keeping record of wrong. My daughter endured bullying but the Principal discounted my concerns and ignored my calls and texts. I complained that my child was being bullied. The principal said that she doesn't consider kids taking her lotion and throwing it around, kids yelling in her fac e, and putting their bare hands in her food taking it without permission, to be bullying. If my daughter said anything that was not nice she was in big trouble. If she would have done the same thing to them, it would be a big problem. My daughter left there emotionally, and mentally scarred. I took my daughter out because things were not fair because she was who she is. She was not favored at that school. (See demographics.) My daughter is african american. God shows Mercy and Grace but AVAS does not. My daughter is now being home schooled in a Christian Academy and is severely academically behind. She is in 6th grade, 2nd semester but AVAS has not taught her what her new school learned the 1st day of 1st semester. Very Disappointing

We love SHS, it’s like family around here. Teachers care for their students. Everyone is very welcoming. Kids are friendly. Staff is nice. Campus is clean. Great procedures in place. I observed the students during an emergency drill & I couldn’t be more impress with how well they all exited the classrooms, quietly & in orderly fashion, it was a sight to be seeing from the littlest to the oldest. Excellent drills!! Mass service is great I love that students learn about their Christian values & it shows. My child loves the school & I couldn’t be happier. They offer before & after care which is very convenient for when I have to work early or work late. My daughter loves the ladies in extended care they are very attentive & give them great crafts to pass the time. I especially enjoy how parents come together for the various community activities happening throughout the year. Also safety is of great priority! They have surveillance all throughout the school & security guard on campus at all times. SHS also provides students with great technology & 1:1 iPads for all their students. Very convenient! My daughter is learning a great deal!! Check out the school for yourself & learn more about all the exciting programs they have going on at SHS in Lancaster, Ca Antelope Valley’s hidden gem for more than 70 years.