Trailblazer Elementary School

Northridge has been wonderful for our family. Two of our children have "needs" requirements and they go above and beyond to make sure they are meeting and exceeding expectations. They are family oriented and even teachers our children haven't had, say hello and chat. They love their students and work very hard to make their learning environment amazing.

After moving to many states over the last 10 years we landed here at Eldorado Elementary and it has been amazing. Teachers & staff have helped advocate for my kids particular needs & they are thriving!

Moving from Aurora, I looked for a new school in Highlands Ranch. So we sent my kid to this school and although at first things went smoothly, my child felt like they were getting in trouble and why I asked why as concerned person would do they responded that when the got pulled the principal started to make them feel bad or a short of guilt. So naturally I asked her what this situation was and she described that she was a witness to something another kid did and the principal screamed at her. My daughter would often come home crying and would be begging me to stay home. This school is alright. I just think the administration could be better.

My 3rd grader at Stone Mountain was doing the exact same homework sheet as my 1st grader at CHC. The quality of academics is so behind, the class sizes and huge and the communication is non existent. They recently absorbed a ton of student from neighboring elementary schools and added no new teachers.

FOR YOUR TODDLER PLEASE READ!Contact me personally with any questions’Below I have added 6 incident reports which my toddler received almost weekly this is only a few.These will show clearly not only does the owner not care about child safety but that these kids are being ignored by the teachers.If a teacher was paying attention and not talking to friends on their phones most of these could have been avoided.I have a ton more issues with this school and owner.The issues include:My daughter being left with spoiled milk for extended periods during full school days on multiple occasions.Being informed that there is no standard practice to replace children’s cups with fresh water during the day or to clean them routinely.Frequent minor injuries occurring on a near-weekly basis, which I believe are related to inadequate supervision. I have personally observed staff using phones during classroom hours instead of actively monitoring the children.A consistent lack of communication regarding my daughter’s daily activities. Despite being told she participates in art daily, I have never received any of her work.A noticeable behavioral change in my daughter. She was previously comfortable and social; she is now fearful of returning and appears anxious around other children.When I ask about my daughter’s day at drop-off or pick-up, I am often ignored or treated as though my questions are an inconvenience.Teachers playing on cellphones while watching children which leads to more incidents, lack of care, and discomfort around studentsThe owners reply shows zero remorse and more frames it as a misunderstanding?Do these look like a misunderstanding?These children are being neglected. They do nothing to help parents issues or help the students

Ben Franklin Academy stands out for its intentional approach to the whole child. Teachers are attentive and responsive to individual student needs, and the integration of the Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum and their focus on their Thirteen Virtues reflects a school culture that values character as much as academics. The unique learning traditions at each grade level create a sense of excitement and belonging that kids carry with them year after year. After six years, our family feels deeply connected to the BFA community!