Surprise Elementary School

I’m very happy with this school. The teachers are kind, patient, and truly care about the students. I’ve seen great improvement in my children, both academically and socially. The staff is supportive and always communicates well with parents. The environment is safe, welcoming, and encouraging for kids. I really appreciate all the effort they put into helping my children succeed. Highly recommend this school

I loved this school up until my child reached 3rd grade. This year everything seemed to go downhill. My child has struggled a lot, and instead of support, it feels like the teacher’s response has mostly been to scold or criticize. I’ve felt judged by the staff more than supported.The only time the teacher reaches out is when my child is being “disruptive,” and I’m repeatedly told that my child is “checked out.” I’ve explained multiple times that this is part of my child’s personality and that the phrase “checked out” feels dismissive and offensive. What child doesn’t get distracted or talk in class sometimes?I’ve also mentioned that I suspect my child may have ADHD, but my concerns were brushed off immediately. I even shared personal family issues that could be affecting my child, hoping it would help the school understand what they’re going through. Instead of that information being used to support my child appropriately, it felt like it backfired on me. That alone made me feel even more judged, hurt, and angry.My child has told me they feel “dumb” because they’re struggling with their 2’s multiplication facts, and they constantly feel rushed. That breaks my heart. What’s even more frustrating is that I’m never contacted about the good days—only the difficult ones.I’m a single mom doing the best I can, and I’ve never had issues like this with any of my older children. This year has left both me and my child feeling unsupported, judged, and discouraged.Because of this experience, my child will NOT be continuing at Countryside for 4th grade.

My son fell during P.E. And fractured his wrist and I was not notified of the incident. He also experienced an accident because he was not allowed to use the restroom in a timely manner, and again, I received no communication. Instead, he was given pants that did not fit him. The nurse informed me that they were not required to call because it was “not an emergency,” but I consider it an urgent matter when the school does not have appropriate clothing available for my child. No resolution was given. Every time I visit the office, I am met with unprofessional behavior. Staff members rarely greet parents and often respond with attitude or dismissive remarks such as, “What do you want?” or “What do you need?” The entire school as a whole LACKS communication and interaction skills.I am the type of parent who is more than willing to volunteer and support teachers and the school to ensure they have the necessary resources for our children. I try to be inclusive and helpful, but it is clear that the school does not prioritize the well-being of its students or maintain respectful communication with parents. It often feels as though the focus is on funding rather than the children themselves.For these reasons, I would not recommend this school to any family.

There needs to be some form of investigation on Freedom Traditional due to their constant bullying and favoritism of students done by teachers and staff. Furthermore they either need to do a better job of watching/knowing what's going on during lunch/recess or hire more aids to keep watch. This school is absolutely ridiculous. 0/10 would not recommend.