We are in our 7th year at BCD - my daughter is in 6th grade, and my son is in 7th. We are thrilled…read morewith our kids' academic performance, and how BCD drives excellence and global awareness, as well as community involvement, inclusion, and kindness. My kids enjoy the variety of music, art, science, innovation, and explore classes, as well as special projects like Model UN and outdoor education trips. BCD does an incredible job facilitating communication with parents, and I am so thankful that my kids have the opportunity to attend this school.

My son started in January and the difference in his demeanor is remarkable. No more tears and drop…read moreoff. He's connected with both the lead and assistant teachers. He enjoys all the Friday assemblies. and I've enjoyed a closer sense community.

I attended Shining Mountain Waldorf School from K-9 and cherish the magical experiences. I fondly…read morerecall the excitement of seeing new chalkboard drawings and hearing captivating stories in the cozy classrooms. Now, my son attends Kindergarten there and formed an instant bond with his teacher (not something that came naturally for him in preschool). Mrs. Cherie exceeds expectations by attending to each child's unique needs. All teachers offer individual care through home visits, parent nights, and meetings. Beyond being a great school, the parent community is enriching, and we're forming lifelong friendships. Some worry Waldorf's academic approach might not prepare students well, but my brothers, also Waldorf graduates, are now a urologist and a researcher at the Max Planck Institute. I'm a life coach with my own business. Success stems from joy in learning, which Waldorf fosters. I urge you to schedule a tour or email me for more insights at wovenwords [at] gmail [dot] com.

Being a part of Shining Mountain Waldorf School's Early Childhood program has been an exceptional…read moreexperience for my daughter and our entire family. My daughter has blossomed into a confident, playful, curious, and adventurous 5-year-old in the loving care of her teachers. The beautiful campus, nestled in the foothills, offers ample opportunity for free play in nature and daily walks to visit the school chickens, gardens, and a nearby lake. Inside the classrooms, natural materials of wood and silk create a beautiful and comforting space to learn and play. Kindergarten classes provide nourishing, organic food to the children daily. Overall, the school has a rich tradition of meaningful festivals that build a thriving school community. We couldn't be happier at Shining Mountain and look forward to continuing through middle school and high school.

Adams School District claims to have the best schools around and I have come to believe it. We have…read morelittle ones going here and they love it. They get up excited to go to school which says much for the teachers and staff. Stuckey has the usual grade school stuff-big yard, playground equipment, etc. and any time I have come to pick kids up after school there is always someone out front ready to pounce on tiny miscreants, aleways reminding the kids to cross at the cross walk. I feel good that someone is keeping an eye on the kids. I realize other schools do thisI want to remark on how appreciated their vigilance is...and how good we feel about this grade school.

Tarver Elementary is the best elementary school in Thornton! The staff, teachers, and special…read moreeducation team are amazing, attentive, and supportive. We can easily reach them by email, phone, or text whenever we have questions or concerns. More often than not, we receive a response the same day, and if not, by the next day. We have even received updates and communications on weekends. All six of my children attend this wonderful school, and we have had a great experience. The dedication, care, and commitment shown by the staff make a real difference. We highly recommend this school to any family looking for a supportive and caring learning environment.

I love this school so much. it's pretty sigma ngl. The principal is nice, the teachers are nice,…read morethe school is nice! love everything about this sigma school. this school don't give off bad vibes bro.

The staff is super kind and teachers were super caring. This school felt like home and most…read morestudents were nice.

Such a special preschool run by passionate and caring staff, lots of outdoor time on shaded play…read moregrounds, snacks cooked and baked on property and wonderful outings. Friendships are made here every day!

This is the most amazing place ive ever been too. it so preppy in there. The food is amazing for…read morepicky children, the education is phenomenal, the sports are incredible and the facilities at this place are incredibly beautiful and stunning and perfect iDawson

We know nothing is perfect in life or with schools however Dawson as an amazing school for lots of…read moredifferent reasons. With small classes highly educated teachers that care and communicate with each other not just within the grades also cross grades teaching leader ship kindness how to think things through take accountability and look through the world through different eyes makes the school exceptional. From kids that are highly intelligent and great at math and science to kids that think a little bit different or have struggles as well as auditory issues and many more the school ebbraces those space differences.

My children have attended this school for 3 years. With that being said I have seen a lot in this…read moreschool. I felt like I had to fight for my sons IEP at first and have had a couple meetings with the Principal over the last few years. It wasn't until this year when the school called CPS on me because my son came to school with a bruise that I absolutely lost it. My son has come home from the school with bruises on him many times and not even a simple note sent home letting me know what happened. The CPS worker evaluated my house and realized real fast that there was no threat and that my son is in fact autistic. The CPS worker told me to tell the school if they are not reporting any of my sons injuries at school to threaten them with calling the police and opening an investigation. It wasn't until this threat that I started getting updates on my son on almost a daily basis. From my son falling off the chair to slipping off the sidewalk during recess. I really felt like the school should've contacted me before taking such harsh actions knowing for a fact that this is an extremely clumsy child and hurts himself on a daily basis. Last year my son fell off the playground equipment and I got a call home saying that he had and I quote "a small fall" but when he came home with a piece of paper it had stated that he fell 5 feet off the playground equipment onto his head. This is not a small fall and I personally believe that my son should've been taken to the emergency room. After that the instructions stated that if there was any drainage from the ear to seek medical attention right away. When I sent him to school the next day he seem to be find in the morning. It wasn't until after school that his teacher let me know that his ear was draining ALL DAY. My son should've been taken to the hospital right away or at least I should've been notified right away. I do believe that there are some things that need to be put into place to make the school better. There are some exceptional employees here though that I have always gotten along with. For one the lunch ladies are always kind and they treat the children with respect. Ms. Apodaca Is one of the best kindergarten teachers I have met. As for next year my preschoolers will be the only ones attending the school as the school I'm enrolling my other children in does not offer preschool. But my older children will not be going back to this school the following year. Some aspects on the school. There is definitely not enough parking for parents and pick up is crazy! From cars pushing through other cars and cars trying to speed up to not let people get out of parking. I have personally seen car is almost hit children because there is not enough supervision out during pick up time. There is designated parking for the teachers but most times you only see some of the teacher parking filled in a lot of empty spots in the teachers park out on the road were a parent should be parking to pick up students. This makes it extremely hard for parents to find parking when it is time to pick up their students. There has been times where I've had to park anywhere from a block to two blocks away just to walk and get my child from school. I do believe that more teachers need to be spread out around the school during drop off to make sure that the children are crossing the road safely and that cars are following the rules. I also believe that there should be a teacher out that helps the flow of traffic. To make sure that cars can get out of the parking in the cars park not in the middle of the street but in the designated parking to pick up their children. Having a teacher that keeps constant flow of this would make it a lot easier on pick up. The school does not have a parking lot for parents which makes it even more dangerous to pick up the students.