Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy

7/28/2025 I came to register/enroll my children in this school. We are new to the area. Their attitudes and phone etiquette was unwelcoming, then they tell you to ring bell and they will buzz you in. Once buzzed in they do not greet, they do not smile, responses are quick, with just seeing how unprofessional the office staff is makes you wonder about the school and your child's safety and education. If the office personnel has not been addressed of their actions, I can just imagine what type of teachers they have or how they are treating are children. I have a special needs son, I was asking certain questions and even the responses I received had me questioning the safety of my special needs son. I will be looking into other schools within the area first. The presence and attitude of your front staff alone place doubt in a parents mind. What a way to start off the school year representing your school. The office staff alone is part of your low school ratings.

My daughter was a student at Desert Meadows from kindergarten through middle school. Sadly, we made the decision to leave because the school environment became more discouraging than supportive. Over the years, I’ve seen a lack of empathy from certain teachers and minimal support for students with behavioral or mental health challenges. Despite being a long-time student with diagnosed conditions, my daughter was unfairly evaluated during a recent activity and made to feel excluded — with no transparency or understanding from staff. This wasn’t a one-time issue, but part of a deeper culture problem. I truly hope the school leadership makes changes so other families don’t have to make the same difficult choice we did.

This is a great school when comes to safety and curriculum. My kids did 3 years and then I decided to switch them out. Everything was awesome except the teachers here are rude. At first I thought it was one teacher but literally every year was a struggle with these teachers behaviors. I know it’s not just me because other parents have said the same thing. My children should not plead to stay home because they are scared of their mean teachers. My kids said they want to learn but going to school became a depression for them. I had to drag my kid to the gate and make multiple complaints about teachers. I even argued on the phone with one of them because she felt it was ok to yell and smack the tables. Come on these are younger kids. Paseo should really add the mindful program for teachers and students. It would also really help with some of the bullying. It’s really sad we had to leave this school.