9708 E Via Linda #1305
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

I go to school at DM and my teachers are caring, intelligent, and thoughtful. I had one really bad biology teacher last year but otherwise I have been happy. I think it’s sad the parents that come on here to vent. Sometimes it’s the students fall not the teacher or the schools. If you don’t do your homework, I don’t see how you can succeed. If you don’t study for your test I don’t see why you’re surprised that you don’t get a passing grade. If you’re not involved in sports or clubs yes the school can be overwhelming but if you really try you can make the DMHS experience a good one.

Laguna has been such a blessing to my child and to me as a parent. The school and staff are so welcoming and loving. Majority of the teachers have been there long term and truly excel at what they do. I love that parents are welcome and involved on campus - it takes a village. Not only does my son get an amazing education, he is encouraged to learn through STEAM and taught to think outside of the box. Our family enjoys the extra fun things the kids get to participate in as well as the families. If you want a top notch education for your child along with a strong community and family culture…Laguna is the place!

While this school has potential, it is under performing at an alarming and continuous rate considering the socio-economic demographic of the students who attend. From what I have gathered from my child, the “problem“ children/discipline issues inside the classrooms prevent those who want to learn from learning. As another reviewer has mentioned, students are not properly disciplined for bad behavior. This was confirmed by a former teacher/school board member who stated that schools don’t want to discipline the children too severely for 1) fear of angry parents, and 2) fear students will miss too many days of school due to suspensions. I was told that there is not enough staff to cover any in school suspension. So other students’ behavior problems become my child’s problem. The poor outcomes the school produces is evident in its subpar state standardized test scores, not just one year, but every year. Students who receive A’s in general courses actually have C level knowledge. And the proficiency scores go down from there. Your child must be enrolled in honors English and Math to even hope that they will attain at least B level knowledge.But good luck getting your kid in honors courses. If they aren’t already performing at that higher level, they will remain forced to stay at the lower level in a vicious cycle of not learning and, resultantly, not being able to move up to a higher level because they’re not learning. Think you can promise to give your child extra tutoring and support until they get there? No dice. Your child will be forced to stay with the problem students. The school knows what’s best for your child, not you, even if outcomes prove otherwise.I haven’t heard anything from the “amazing“ principal about plans for increasing academic achievement at the school. Lots of hip hip hooray‘s & spirit, but no plan for improvement in what they are supposed to be doing… educating our children. It seems the plan is to ignore the fact that students are barely (or not) proficient in math, reading, or science and put on a big smile as if there’s “nothing to see here,” hoping no one will notice. Do better, MMS.