Gunn Junior High School

This school means so much to my heart. My son had a few problems last year and they were the kindest, most supportive team. The teachers, principal, assistant principal, counselor, even the front desk staff…every last one of them were there for my son and our family. I’m forever grateful. Educational, my kids have grown and they’ve had excellent teachers thus far. Many parents are involved in the PTA, my children feel safe, and parents are consistently informed of what is happening, educationally and socially.

The worst experience for me and my kids at this horrible school. Mcduffy needs to be fired and the principal Adam’s. When you hire teachers you need to know if they actually want to teach and have communication and social skills with kids and not for just a paycheck.

Over the past several years that my children have attended this school, there has been a recurring pattern of serious concerns. Each year seems to bring a new issue—whether it involves student bullying, inaccurate or conflicting information from staff, or incidents that appear to go unaddressed.When I attempt to speak with school staff about these concerns, I am frequently told they are unavailable, in meetings, or otherwise unable to speak. It is frustrating that there always seems to be time for meetings about student behavior, yet when serious incidents occur, there often appears to be little to no documentation, follow-up, or accountability.Even more concerning, when I follow up about specific incidents, I am often told that no one remembers what happened, that leadership was unaware, or that there is no record of the event. This ongoing lack of communication, transparency, and consistency has made it extremely difficult to trust that my children’s concerns are being taken seriously.One of the most disappointing patterns I have noticed is that the teachers who have made the most positive impact on my children’s education and well-being never seem to stay at this school for very long. That raises additional concerns about the overall environment and stability within the school.This is not about one isolated incident—this has been an ongoing pattern over multiple years, and as a parent, I believe these concerns deserve to be taken seriously.

I am happy to recommend South Davis Elementary based on my family’s wonderful experience with the school over the years.My oldest son attended South Davis Elementary from Kindergarten all the way through 6th grade. My middle son has attended South Davis since Pre-K and is now entering 4th grade. Having children at the school for so many years has allowed me to truly get to know the staff and the school community.One of the things I appreciate most is the office staff. They have always been kind, welcoming, and helpful, and they know both me and my children by name. They consistently make families feel valued and supported.I also feel that South Davis is a safe environment where students can learn and grow. As a parent, knowing my children are in a school where I feel comfortable leaving them each day gives me peace of mind.Principal Mrs. Kelly has done a wonderful job leading the school. She is caring, professional, and dedicated to the students and families. While I haven’t always agreed with every member of the administration, my overall experience with South Davis Elementary has been overwhelmingly positive.I would absolutely recommend South Davis Elementary to other families looking for a caring, safe, and welcoming school for their children. My family has been proud to be part of the South Davis community, and I am grateful for the positive experiences my children have had there.

This is our second year at TMA, and we will be continuing with elementary at TMA. My child loves the outdoor time, learning about the animals, going on hikes, planting gardens, splashing in puddles, and climbing trees. I love the immense progress she has made in reading during her kindergarten year. I was surprised when she came halfway through her pre-k year, reading three-letter words. She had just improved from there. She is doing 4 digit addition and math that I can't even understand. The teachers are so kind and caring. Volunteer hours are required for parents, and it makes the school feel like a community. There are several events throughout the year where the school come together. We feel so lucky to have found TMA and can't wait to see how our daughter thrives here.