Emmaus Lutheran School

Abraham Lincoln Traditional School is a fantastic school with a strong emphasis on both academics and parent involvement. One of the things that truly sets it apart is the collaboration between the school and families. For example, the dress code was thoughtfully created with parent input to ensure that clothing does not distract from what matters most, learning.The school also implemented PBIS, which focuses on teaching appropriate behavior through positive reinforcement rather than punishment. This creates a supportive and encouraging environment for students.The teachers and staff go above and beyond every day to provide the best possible education and experience for the kids. There are also many events funded by the GUILD, which help build a strong sense of community and consistently encourage parent engagement.This is not your typical school. Students are challenged academically with nightly homework, memorization of poems, and quarterly book reports. The grading scale is also more rigorous than in many other schools, pushing students to work harder and reach their full potential.Overall, Abraham Lincoln Traditional School offers a structured, engaging, and highly supportive environment that helps students thrive both academically and personally

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!

The GLC program was supposed to be an amazing place for our gifted kids. The only gifted magnet school in Phoenix, and their promises were many. Unfortunately, they are not as equipped for 2e students as they profess to be. My 99.9% but also autistic son had a real struggle here, culminating in teacher bullying and intimidation after only 2 years. Our daughter is gifted w/ ADHD, and had an easier time socially, but as another 99.9% she was not appropriately challenged by the program either. Principal completely ignored bullying from both students and teachers until I made a huge Karen-level deal about it, and continued to back the teachers even with provided evidence. Lots of gaslighting and 'I never said that' even though I have a recording of the meeting type of stuff. We should have stuck with homeschool, they just couldn't handle our profoundly gifted kids.

The school has amazing students and parents. The staff are really nice and very accomodating.