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    Ford Gerald Elementary School

    5.0 (4 reviews)

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    Such a clean school. My younger siblings go here & they love it.

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    Desert Christian Academy - One of our favorite family days-- DCA's Walk-a-thon

    Desert Christian Academy

    3.5(18 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    We love Desert Christian Academy. We've loved this school ever since we joined. Our son started in…read morefirst grade and is now heading into middle school. What sets DCA apart is the strong sense of home and family--it's more than just a school. The staff is incredibly supportive and full of love, always there when we need them. We're so grateful to have found not only a great school but a true community. Desert Christian Academy gives you a sense of peace, and honestly, there's nothing negative we can say about it.

    I have been very disappointed with my experience at this school. From my perspective, the school…read moreseems to put a strong emphasis on fundraising and getting families to donate money. During fundraising campaigns, families are repeatedly encouraged and pressured to contribute, and it can feel like there is a constant expectation to give more. What is especially concerning is the way students are rewarded for fundraising. Students who raise more money or whose families contribute are given incentives such as ice cream, burgers, glow parties, and other rewards. While I understand wanting to encourage fundraising, I don't believe children should feel that they are being rewarded or left out based on how much money their families can contribute. Another thing that I find particularly troubling is how the fundraising is displayed in the classroom. Teachers have a race-style game on the board with all of the students' names, and students move forward as they raise certain amounts of money to earn different rewards. This means that if a family does not donate or is unable to raise as much money, the child can visibly remain behind their classmates on the board, seeing that difference every day. As a parent, I find this very uncomfortable. Whether intentional or not, I believe this can make children feel embarrassed, singled out, or like they are falling behind simply because their families are not contributing as much money. Elementary-age children should not have to carry the emotional burden of their family's ability or inability to donate. Fundraising should be about supporting the school, not creating a visible ranking system among children based on how much money they raise. There are many ways a school can recognize fundraising efforts without making children feel like they are being rewarded or punished based on their family's financial contributions. I hope the school will reconsider this approach and find ways to support its financial needs without putting so much pressure on families or making children feel left out. A school should be a place where children feel included, valued, and supported regardless of how much money their families are able to contribute.

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    John Glenn Middle School

    John Glenn Middle School

    1.8(5 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I am writing to express my deep frustration, disappointment, and concern regarding an incident that…read moreoccurred at school today involving my son, It has come to my attention that a student named G&&&& referred to another student, Ja$$$, as "leprechaun." found this amusing and giggled, which led to Ja$$$ threatening him to kill them, then several students approached saying that Jas$$ had a pocket knife and was going to kill him. Now my son fears for his life. My son was send to the office to write a report about the incident, gave it to the front desk lady, and I was still not informed about this horrible situation. What troubles me most is that I was not informed by the school about this incident. My son now feels unsafe and scared to attend school, and as a parent, I am extremely disappointed by the lack of communication regarding a matter that directly affects his well-being. I kindly request immediate attention to this matter. I would appreciate a prompt explanation of the situation, the steps being taken to ensure my son's safety, and how the school plans to improve communication with parents in the future. Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious concern. I look forward to your

    My personal experience In this school was horrible I always saw people smoking and vaping in the…read morerestroom and inappropriate drawings and writing in the bathroom stalls and teacher are inconsiderate about people new to the us, they scream at a kid for not speaking English and the school still lets the teacher teach.

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