Children's Community Charter School

I am a father of 2 children who attend Paradise Elementary School. We've been living in Paradise since September 2013. My daughter has attended Paradise Elementary for 3rd and 4th Grades so far and my son is in Kindergarten. I've been very impressed with the quality of teachers and staff there so far. I have learned that the years in elementary school are both critical and special in developing children. I think Paradise Elementary provides a well rounded curriculum which meets the kids' scholastic and social needs. The extra curricular activities such as field trips, child performances, school fairs and open house nights are enjoyable for both the children and parents. My wife and I have also enjoyed the opportunities to participate in our kids' education by volunteering in the classroom to help the teachers with anything they need. Some people prefer not to help in the classroom, I personally believe it is beneficial for everyone because it helps the parents stay connected with their children, the teacher as well as the curriculum.

Excellent staff starting with the principal. We came from a nearby charter school and found the excellect education for our children here at a public school. Absolutly the best kindergarten teachers around (we have 4 kids). There is a positive feeling at this school, teachers and parents are friendly and positive. It's great that people still greet each other with "Good Morning" and how are you! Great school for special needs also...again, starting with the principal and carried out by every teacher on this campus. Great Job Ponderosa!

The scenery is the best value of the premise. That's the good news but another reason why you're reading this is to hear my criticism about this school. There are two issues, one as being of social status. The school barely had any clubs for the students to attend. I know what you're thinking, its a small community and school it's supposed to not be much. But don't the small ones get to have many clubs and activities as well? Another being of the students itself. I know, you don't need a lot of friends to have an enjoyable experience in school and I enjoyed and appreciated the friends I had but since I'm lack of social skills due to my high-functioning autism, keeping it cool with others wasn't easy. I got a lot of unwanted attention from my other little known peers due to my ticks. If any of you people who have been living under a rock, let me tell you a little about autism. The Autism spectrum disorder(different ability as I like to call it) is a "disorder" of not communicating well to others or performing actions that are not socially acceptable. Now that autism thing is out of the way, I shall proceed. I wasn't the guy that people found interesting to communicate to, in fact I was pretty much the opposite by being pushed aside out of big opportunities that could of been vital, or maybe I'm exaggerating. I wish I could tell you more about my experience but I gotta rest my cranium for the day, signing off.

My child is doing extremely well. The small class sizes allow him to focus, and really connect to what the lesson is about. It is great to pick him up from school and hear all about what he learned that day.

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