Shumway Elementary School

I saw the Great Schools score of 3/10 and didn't want my son to go to Kinder here at first... but it was beginning of COVID and we couldn't get enrolled into our preferred school. So, we went to this school as our official 'home school', and prayed all would go well. Let me tell you, I am VERY IMPRESSED by the personable, encouraging staff, the curriculum, and even how they handled a budding bully experience in the 1st grade. My son is in a regular classroom, however is on an IEP. The special ed department takes the time to really get to know him and work with him as an individual. I have been nothing but impressed and thankful for the culture here, his main classroom teachers, the Dean of Students, and still getting to know the new Principal this year (so far so good!). My son has attended K-2nd grade here and I cannot recommend this school enough!

I attended Island Elementary from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I have made so many fond memories with the wonderful teachers and funny students. There was so many fun activities to make it feel like home. I truly believe that going to this school has been a tremendous opportunity. I asked some of my old classmates who attended Islands Elementary and the consensus was that the play ground was an amazing addition to the school. In conclusion, if you are thinking of sending you kids to this school, take that next step and just do it. Make sure you give them money for the game truck (they will love it!)

New Vista is an excellent school. They do a great job customizing each individual kid's course work based on their development. They run test on kids two rounds a year. I said two rounds because if kids top at their scores, they will be tested again at a higher level until their scores indicate they are challenged enough. Kids growing up here will not feel bored, and they do not view tests as something scary or overly stressful. They form a habit of challenging themselves and improving themselves. They are not encouraged to compare to others but to compare to themselves. I love the teachers in NV as you can see how much they care about each kid and how well they know each individual kid and even parents! The director would spend an hour to talk with each individual parent about their kids' progress. Very impressed by her awesome dedication.