Sweetwater School

Unfortunately, this school has declined in quality. Many of the newer teachers are not certified or qualified to teach, and they often lack classroom management skills, creating negative learning environments. While there are still some outstanding teachers and staff members, if your child is not fortunate enough to be placed with one of them, they may quickly learn to dislike school.The administration does little to support either parents or teachers. They will listen to your concerns only to dismiss them without meaningful action. In some cases, lunch personnel and recess monitors are used as long-term substitutes, which is unacceptable.The facilities are outdated, and the before- and after-school care program is overpriced. Worse, students are left waiting outside for 20–30 minutes after dismissal in extreme heat, often over 100 degrees. Car pick-up is poorly managed as well, taking 20–30 minutes on a regular basis.Finally, although the school advertises itself as a “traditional” school, it uses the same curriculum as other district schools. They do not differentiate instruction or challenge advanced students as they claim.

I love that my daughter’s teacher Mrs. Hill is very communicative with me about her school days and I love the fact that all the teachers and principal are very welcoming, supportive, and interactive of kids. It’s changed from when I went to school and I love it!

Ironwood is a wonderful school. The teachers, principal, and families are warm and welcoming! Students are taught academics in fun and engaging, hands-on lessons. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and participate at their comfort level. The community around the school helps and supports the events held at the school. Student are also taught social/emotional awareness to help them express themselves in safe ways, build and maintain healthy friendships, as well as, form positive outlooks and self talk. Parent/Teacher communication is valued and they often share data to show my students growth. I love that my kids have formed such strong relationships with their teachers. I love this school!

I've had very good experiences here at this school. I've worked for this school for over a year and a half now, and I absolutely love it. The teachers are great and really care about the childrens' education and well-being. The social worker is very kind and helpful. The school provides the appropriate support and accommodations for students with disabilities. The principal is always going out of her way to help the students, staff, and parents. I would definitely recommend this school to others.

friendly, outgoing staff who have put extra effort in for my child when she needed it. The teachers are always willing to answer questions and get back to me quickly.

Tumbleweed is a great school with a very supportive community feel. My first child started there in 2014, and I still have two kids at Tumbleweed. Throughout our time at tumbleweed it’s been an inclusive and positive experience. My kids have all had some really amazing teachers and friends at Tumbleweed over the years. There’s a great project potential program that my oldest enjoyed. There’s also an informative and supportive team in place for my younger children who require an IEP and 504 plan. Those things can be daunting and the school staff has made it easier to navigate and has always been very supportive and understanding of each of my childrens’ unique needs.

Many years ago, on my son's first day of kindergarten, he was riding the school bus home from Marshall Ranch when an older kid beat him up on the bus, and the bus driver just laughed. We went back to the school which told us they would not discipline the driver for not stopping the beatdown, because "bus drivers are hard to find". I will never forget or forgive Marshall Ranch, ever.

Desert palms is an horrible school but I will never put my child in this school ever AGAIN! My daughter was bullied for half of her time there. She would come home everyday and cry she would lash out on me and her father just because of all the bullying. The school never did anything to help her feel better. A Teacher once ran out of a class just to chase two students then left my child alone in the class with serval students. Sports are okay but my daughter never got to play softball because no one would coach. Another incident that happened was when a student threatened to bring a gun to school and shoot my daughter and her friend my daughter was not involved but just because she was in the friend group she got a threat too. they suspended that student for about 3 days. The assistant principal is rude he always has a bad attitude My daughters social studies teacher was the best and most understandable Shout out to Ms. sovich. Also Mr. gross my other daughters old math teacher was great!