The Innovation Academy

I think this school is good and competes well with other schools in the area. It seems to value the arts as well as basic instruction and supports the special education of students who have needs. The teachers could use more support systems. Overall good.

It all went down hill with the latest principal. Last school year, she attempted to enact having parents wait in a line to get their kid(s) because they wanted to deter parents from utilizing walk up pickup. Per their staff, it created issues with another after school thing. After parents became annoyed, they eventually stopped. But. Again this year, 4 days into the season, it seemed they tried again. Parents are to fill out if they don't already have one, a card with student(s) and teachers name. They go back and forth to get a bundle of cards and retrieve children, all while the kids wait unnecessarily in this AZ heat. Apparently they lost two children earlier in the week, at least that's what a school staff member said and are NOW having students beat interest in mind. Teachers will tailgate you in the parking lot, while trying to find parking during morning drop off and also nearly run you over. Staff are borderline incompetent, and are so overly sure they are gods gift to education, they fail to see their own short comings. This again didn't happen until the latest principal took over. Run, Run away.

Painted Sky is a wonderful school. Teachers and Principal are invested in children’s success. It’s a nurturing environment and parents are involved.

This school has had an indelible impact on our entire family. All 3 of my children started here at 8 weeks old and the youngest just graduated from the Kindergarten program. The staff truly do love the children as if they are their own. The administration is constantly providing training and education to the staff and always seems to be available if there is a need. This school has helped to shape and teach our children and we will be forever grateful.