For the safety of families and students, RMHS needs to seriously reconsider how graduation seating…read moreand crowd management are handled moving forward. It is unfortunate to have to leave this review because graduation should be a positive and memorable experience for families. However, after attending our son's graduation last night, we left extremely concerned about the environment and overall organization of the event. When we arrived, we attempted to find seating in the bleachers as two parents simply hoping to watch our last child graduate from high school. Despite arriving hours before, we could not find even 2 seats together because large sections were being "saved" by individuals holding dozens of seats for extended family members who had not yet arrived and many never did. Leaving empty seats. Such a shame. This created unnecessary tension throughout the stands and contributed to an environment that grew increasingly hostile as the event approached. We personally witnessed, and were victims of, verbal confrontations, aggressive behavior, and foul language exchanged between attendees over seating disputes. What should have been a meaningful celebration instead became stressful and uncomfortable for many families. The poor behavior of these "adults" is on them, but the root cause is on RMHS. The presence of significant security and police staffing made it clear that the school anticipated potential problems. That alone should signal the need for a better preventative approach rather than relying primarily on security to respond "after" tensions escalate. Most of the other large schools have implemented systems that reduce conflict and improve safety, and RMHS should strongly consider similar measures. Possible solutions could include: * Reserved or ticketed seating for "immediate" family * Clearly designated overflow seating for extended family and guests * Policies limiting or eliminating large-scale seat saving No parent should struggle to find 2 seats to watch their child graduate because of avoidable crowd management issues. The good news is there is time to improve this before the class of 2027 takes the field. I sincerely hope RMHS takes the concerns raised by multiple families seriously and works proactively to create a safer, more organized, and more positive experience moving forward. You do not have the luxury to bury your head in the sand now. Change your mindset and be proactive instead of reactive. You, the administration, tout that safety of your RMHS community is a top priority, it's time to walk the walk.

This school is horrible please for the mental heath of your child do not send them here they do not…read morecare for your children's well being pay attention how fast your child changes from happy to depressed. Teachers don't care if your child needs help with an assignment they basically make your child figure it out on their own because they don't have time. If your child has an illness and has to be stay home for a week be careful your child will be flunked even if they started off with a B in that class. Too many issues with this school just read the other reviews. Pay attention to your children's attitude while attending this school.

This school is so ghetto, I didn't say for 8th grade. Fight here and there, bugs everywhere, ac…read morealways broken, and you can only go to the bathroom 8 times a quarter (like a little over once a week) and I was like what? How can I help when my bladder needs to run? Also, I got my first period there and my math teacher was so understanding. I loved coach mass, but he left and that was sad. I hate to do this to the kid who got beaten up, but this happened on the last day of school.

Worst school I ever attended. Teachers played favorites.. I was bullied for being autistic the…read moreentire time and the faculty opened ignored it and made me feel like I deserved it. I have a feeling they made everyone who was bullied feel like they deserved it..have PTSD as a result of the bullying and emotional abuse in suffered at this school

This is our third year at Mesa Academy. We love this school and all that it offers for both of our…read morechildren. Their education opportunity is so much more than what we got in the regular public school here in Mesa. It's incredible to basically have a private school opportunity that is a part of the public school system. Both of our kids will stay here until high school and we wouldn't have it any other way. The teachers are excellent and the facility is nice and updated. I do wish they had a small playground of some type for the youngest kids. Other than that, it's an amazing school.

Absolute terrible school would not recommend. Went there for 7th grade a few years ago and the…read morestaff is strict to the point where you get blamed and almost get suspended for tripping over someone's roller backpack. Way to many kids in a small school and everyone has roller backpack that get in the way.

This is one of the most amazing private Christian schools in the east valley. If you would like to…read morehave your children be somewhere that you are allowed to pray and learn what it means to love others the way Christ loved people then this is the place for you. Very affordable and the administration has a definite heart for children. This school is also accredited so it will help when your kids plan to go to college or university. There are many grants available that can help with tuition if needed. I'm so excited to have my 7th grader excited to be going to this school.

From the owner: Mesa Christian Academy is a small private Christian school that services students in grades K-12…read more Our program is very individualized and we aim to meet each child at their level and help them to succeed. Our program works well for students who are gifted and advanced, challenged in some areas, and everyone in between. Contact us today to set up a tour.

4 of my 5 kids go to Self Development Academy (1 is currently in Preschool and 3 in higher grade…read morelevels). We've had positive experiences since our kids started here in the 2's and 3's on the preschool side. My 6 other nieces and nephews also attend this school and we've all had a great experience with SDP and SDA. This school has high rankings in academics but also has a wonderful team who all have your children's best interest at heart. Dr. Majeed, Miss Vernetta, all the teachers Miss Mickey, Miss Amber, Miss Haschke, Miss Oliver, Miss Jenn C., even all the front desk staff (Lonnie, Deena, Brittni), and especially the principal Jenn Salvatori have all been wonderful and helpful with our kids! There was recently an issue with another child was being very rude/disrespectful a couple of times and I reported it right away since my child was upset and crying. I'm happy to report that the resolution was swift. I was also kept updated about how it was being addressed both with the students and internally among their staff/teachers. SDA stresses the importance of the 4 R's Respect, Responsibility, Readiness, and Resiliency as well as academics with opportunities to advance. SDA was also very accommodating when we had to go to online school during COVID and truly care about your child's well being. My kids feel safe here, trust their teachers and administration, and have honestly thrived at this school since being here. I feel blessed to have this school so close to home and to trust my kids with a school that provides such solid support.

I have chosen to not post a review about SDA to stay positive and let that horrible time in my…read morefamily's life go, but seeing this article in our local paper is too much. This school is focused so solely on high achievement that they will do everything possible to push out children who do not perform. My daughter went here with minimal issue, other than adjusting to the old school dictation-style teaching and an isolated situation where a stessed teacher used questionable methods to discipline the entire class for being disruptive. My son has ADHD and was put into detentions and in-school suspension over the allowable number of times per year by state law while he was in grades K-4. He was excluded from activities and field trips, put last in his kindergarten graduation despite it being alphabetical (his name should've been read 3rd - he was th only child not listed in order) and I was constantly told how I should consider medication (again - at 5 years old). They were oblivious to handling a 504 plan. My son was so deflated by his first 5 years of school that he dreaded every day. I have spoken with numerous parents who went through similar situations at this school. The goal is obviously to overwhelm the student and their parents into removal so they don't have to deal with the situation. My son is thriving now in the great public schools in NE Mesa, but still looks back on his time at SDA with trauma. On the positive side, telling his painful experience at SDA did help with legislation to prevent schools from issuing unnecessary suspension to elementary age children. This school may be wonderful for some children, but they do not "give unconditional love" for children with ADHD. If your child is trying to find their way through this complicated journey, this is NOT the school for you.

I just moved to Arizona because my husband got a new job. He has epilepsy so I drive him. I've come…read moreto the park across the street from this school/daycare to bird watch, enjoy my breakfast, and do my remote work on my phone during the day while my husband works. It's such a beautiful park and I had great positivity enjoying this space UNTIL some absolute weirdo from this school called the police on me accusing me of watching the children. WOW. This park btw is full of people hanging out in their cars but also enjoying the park. The school has security. I have really enjoyed this park and this area but it creeps me out that someone THAT'S BEEN WATCHING ME called the cops to tell them I've been watching them. You need help lady, leave people alone. Karma is real. People like this are the problem in the world when I can't even enjoy a public park without being WATCHED and reported.

They're more advanced in technology now that their school is so ghetto they need multiple systems…read moreto ensure students are actually learning and not vaping in the bathrooms, fighting at lunch and passing periods, and bringing weapons.