Gomez Heritage Elementary School

This is an awesome school with wonderful teachers , your kids are in perfect hands when they are at Chandler View. When they are having a hard time there will always be a teacher there to listen and help, all the kids are super friendly and the nurse and counselor are simply amazing. I have to say Chandler View know what they are doing. Great Staff, Great Students , I forgot to Mention the Principle is a wonderful guy he is really nice and keeps everyone smiling , Everything is Great. Five Star School! I went to Chandler View , I loved it and I will Always love it!

Having had a child attend this school from mid kindergarten on through the final grade (4) I feel I am in a great position to give a review. Teachers: Top Notch. While the actual school curriculum is limited legally by state mandates (meaning everyone is equal and children who excel in learning capabilities will not be given advanced work outside of those regulations) the teachers themselves are all very good at their jobs. All seem highly competent, have a true enthusiasm for working with children from all sorts of backgrounds, have patience, and truly want the best from their students. The feedback from teacher to parent is very open. Be it notes or other communication, they are quite willing, within reason, to work with parents on a child's needs. Discipline: The teachers and admin staff can and will be firm when it comes to if discipline is required, using a positive reinforcement method and discussions with the child on appropriate behavioral alternatives. Bullying is not tolerated, is quickly addressed, and I've found that most cases of bullying (which stems naturally from children) does not ever progress to a level where self esteem is being consequently damaged. All parties needs are met, be it the bully or the person being bullied. The school has counselors on staff who work with kids, or provide the resources to get children extra help outside of school if that is required. Special Needs: My child has ADD/ADHD, and the school and staff are wonderful with helping kids with this to learn methods for self control. This is not to mean they are more lenient with expectations, but they do understand what ADHD is and help kids work through it. My Pre-K child is autistic, and again the staff is excellent in working with these kids. The kids themselves: I've seen many kids at this school through the years, older and younger, and the behavior is always consistent. The kids who go here are HAPPY and it shows. I've never seen a teacher or staff member walk through the hallways without many cheerful shouts of "Hello Mr./Ms __) Kids run up and hug them at Parent teacher conference night. All the kids behave respectably, while still being kids. The education received here might be pretty standard, but all in all, the confidence and happiness the kids attain are incredibly useful too. More schools should be like this one.

My 7 year old has been attending Bancroft for almost 2 years now. Before the start of this school year, they hired a new principal. He is very motivated in making learning a fun experience, and really cares about the kids. Both of my daughters teachers have been excellent. She is doing very well in school, has great friends, and it's a safe and fun learning environment.

Cornerstone Christian has become our community, and we feel so fortunate that our whole family, not just our children, have benefitted from being a part of this school. Our son attended for all of middle and high school and is now a freshman in college. Not only was he very well-equipped for college, but he was prepared for life upon leaving CCS. He had teachers who encouraged him both academically and spiritually. His principal and coach has been a huge support in his life and we consider the staff like family. Our daughter is currently a senior and has attended CCS since 4th grade. She also is going on to college after graduation and feels ready for the next chapter. Both of our kids have been challenged by taking AP level and Honors classes, had the opportunity for both domestic and international mission trips, and have competed (and won) at the State level of athletics. It is the daily moments in a “normal” school day, however, that we appreciate the most. Our kids often come home with stories of how God is moving at school and how they see His hand on CCS. They have been able to connect with their peers and teachers about real questions and struggles as they encounter challenges and make their faith their own.

It is a great school and never could have asked to be at a better school. I am off to high school in a few weeks and I am very sad I have to leave. I am going to be back to visit as much as possible! The teachers are great and help you as much as they can! I am so grateful to say I attended St. Stanislaus school!