Desert Sage Elementary School

Great School- the learning and ownership of students is AMAZING!

There are certainly some teachers at Amity that might reconsider their careers in the Covid/Post Covid educational setting. We're never going back, and you're punishing children for things they can not impact. There are also amazing teachers entering the profession that should be cherished. Several years of principal turnover has impacted the teachers as much as the state's funding deficits. The staff at Amity truly connect with the kids, and I'm happy when my daughter tells me about how the front office staff know her (without her being a troublemaker). The PTA is lacking, but I feel that's a joint effort from the parents and administrative staff learning to jell.

My son has loved his teachers at this school and is learning so much, that is not the issue. Some of these teachers though are outright disrespectful. They are on a huge power trip.

The teachers are dedicated, passionate, and truly care about each student's success. The curriculum is challenging yet engaging.The school's focus on Math has been particularly impressive, and I've seen my daughter grow and thrive in this environment. Especially the extra Math class they do every Wednesday is a great way of encouraging. The administration is responsive and communicative, keeping parents informed and involved in every step of the educational journey.It's a great school that has provided my daughter with a solid foundation for future success. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous educational environment!

My child was mistreated and bullied at this school. His teacher ruined his kindergarten experience by being negative and treating him poorly from the 2nd day of school. The principal has no regard of anyones feelings and after attempts to try to meet with her to fix the issues, we were told it was the teachers choice on what to do. We ended up pulling him out 3 months into school because he cried and begged not to go to school. He has always liked school before going here. The teachers do not use positive reinforcement. Other kids have been told they are bad. The safe school assistant does not even allow kids to talk at lunch and she thinks having a 5 year old sign a contract about recess rules is how to help them learn. What kids need is to be encouraged to make great choices and to be praised for making good choices.My son is at a different school in West Ada now and it is night and day how he is thriving and how the school staff is so positive or friendly.