Senita Valley Elementary School

I had been at this school for two years and watched as my student continued to get straight "A"s but couldn't do any of the basic grammar or math. I was forced to withdraw my student out of the school because of the gross failings and constant lying of the new principal. It was a fortunate event as that's when I discovered that my 5th grader doesn't understand a sentence or parts of speech. My student was so overly anxious due to the intense pressure placed on them by some of the staff and now that they are out of that toxic environment, my student has vastly improved and her doctor noticed the huge difference has noted it on their chart. Teachers and staff at the school have been heard to yell at the students instead of talking with them. Now I see they have put their sign up for kindergarten roundup. Truly, a responsible parent will take their voucher and find a better elementary school. Vail even gave a teacher who has a solid reputation as someone who screams at parents and students, teacher of the year. This is definitely NOT a school for conditioned children. I fought for a 504 that they ignored. They forcibly try and treat conditioned kids "normally". These kids have to fight daily to get their needs met unless a paramore is hired. This school even forces kids to do homework that the school provides incorrect answers to. How is this school an "A" school or is this why Arizona ranks last in education?

This school has gone down hill fast. K-5th grade has had good teachers and they care about the students. However, 6th, 7th and 8th grades have a good science teacher but that is all. Teachers have favorite students and do very little teaching.in these grades. Maybe they are lazy or unmotivated, hard to tell, but they are not preparing them for their future. Many of the older students cannot read well, multiplication and division are too difficult for them. And many cannot tell the time on a clock. There is a huge lack of discipline and disrespect within this school. Bullying occurs by students, to other students and even the staff. Yet the principle does nothing. The principle allows disruptive students and parents to dictate the acceptance of bad behavior and not following the rules, even changing them sometimes. The students are no longer reciting the pledge of allegiance or the district's ACT statement. Too many students and even some teachers refused to sit quietly while others recited it. They protested and won. Students and even some teachers are allowed to act inappropriately and break the rules, without any consequences. This school needs a new, strong leader and big accountability throughout! These kids are being set up for hard life lessons in their future and ultimately, failure. I dont recommend this school for any family, especially for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.