Feel like we got ripped off. Nearly $300 for the class and they didn't provide a written test for…read moregetting a Learner's permit?? Had to pay an additional $30 at the MVD to take the test, on top of the price for the permit. Apparently they need "evidence that she has some idea of how to drive before giving her one." That is laaaaaaaaame. Other classes include the test, as the MVD staff said they generally upload the test results to the database. Not this one, apparently. So what was the point of this class if it doesn't include evidence of "some idea of how to drive" for a dang LEARNER'S permit?? To boot, my kid commented that a fair amount of time was spent by the instructor plugging his book. I could've taught my kid the basic rules of driving to prepare her for taking a test. I really don't know what I paid this company for.

The business operations of this organization is unacceptable. After you take their in-class…read moreportion, you will now embark on a frustrating journey to schedule your seven drive time lessons. The earliest one they will offer you will be at least a month away. Read that gain, yes, at least a month out. Since you can only schedule one appointment at a time, you will need at least seven months to get this over. This is completely unacceptable. You don't run a business like that. People paid for the class, and you need to provide your service in a timely manner. By the way, if you can't complete your seven driving lessons in a year, you will need to pay extra money for each lesson. That's right, they delay the scheduling so that you won't be able to complete your lessons, and you will end up paying more.

Nothing but good in RRPS. My son has thrived, from a nonverbal autistic child to a boy about to…read moregraduate with a standard diploma. I can't ask for anything better than that. My son has loved every year of school in RRPS from Shining Stars to Cleveland HS.

The administration is: - Secretive…read more- Manipulative - Unavailable for parent or teacher feedback and communication. -Retaliatory - Willing to slander and destroy 'enemies'. It was mind bogglingly bad. I know they tout many 'successes', but please realize that the books are cooked and the environment is oppressive.

DO NOT USE OLD SCHOOL FOR DRIVERS ED ( Rio rancho loaction)…read more The instructor is incredibly rude This place advertised a total cost of $415 ($75 deposit and $340 due on the first day). A few days later, they added an additional $75 "permit fee" that was never disclosed upfront. When I called to ask why this fee wasn't included, the instructor told me it was on the website (it is not), then hung up on me saying he "didn't have time for this." When I picked up my son, I asked him in person to show me where this fee was listed. He refused, became aggressive, yelled at me, called me a "fucking bitch," and charged toward me. This behavior is completely unacceptable. Between the hidden fees and the aggressive conduct, I would strongly advise other parents not to use this place.

Sent my daughter here and she had a great experience!!! Does the education, behind the wheel , and…read morethe testing!! She really enjoyed the Instructor!!! I feel the price is fair!!! He is very friendly and comfortable!

I can't say enough good things about Cottonwood. It is a gem in every way. The teachers are…read moreutterly dedicated to the kids and to providing an exceptional learning experience. The format encourages creativity, independent thinking and problem solving skills, artistic ability, confidence and fun. It is a loving, supportive community of parents, teachers and administrators and the kids thrive there. The students are encouraged to self-motivate, manage their own workload and be self-sufficient, all of which are the skills we all need to be truly successful in life. The school focuses on community service, equality, tolerance, peace, and a global perspective. The teachers teach and talk "up" to the kids (not down). Beyond incredible academics, the kids do the most amazing things, from learning musical instruments and music, to writing their own plays and creating the sets and costumes, to learning about the local eco-system, to learning organic gardening, to learning to give back to the community through multiple events throughout the year (we sponsor families in need during the holidays, recently volunteered as families at a local food bank, and do a food drive in the fall). The kids come away from Cottonwood not only light years ahead of their peers in all academic disciplines, but they also come away with an open-minded, global perspective, the ability to empathize, to control their own actions and reactions to the world, and to be clear and confident about who they are no matter what is going on in the world around them. The buildings are a bit less than stellar (nothing like a fancy school with a big endowment), but I like it that way because the focus in on the quality of the education and of the community, not on status or prestige. That said, the school has a very high percentage of kids that get into the top middle and high schools in the area. If the buildings were fancy, I think it would attract a very different kind of parent. That is why I'm almost afraid to share all of this because it is such a special place - I don't want the secret to get out! :-) We are so lucky that we found this very special school.

Letting my son post under my account…read more I went to school here for a year in 1st grade when I was 7. I loved it! Jaiden

Issues scheduling drive time with my kids. The only thing you can do is contact the traffic safety…read morecenter and they can help you.

The teachers and other staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and they were very helpful in…read moreanswering my questions. My older children went to a different driving school in town, where it was difficult to schedule drive times; McGinnis makes scheduling drive times easy, and they provide excellent feedback for students on what they're doing well and where they can make further improvements. I'm truly impressed by how well McGinnis teaches their students!

Ignored email, phone, and form messages about driver hours for 9 months. Then, wanted to charge…read more$250 to "reinstate" student if perfect attendance didn't happen, and with 6 am drive times all that was available for several months. When I objected to the $250 fee and was walking away to take my business elsewhere, the drive instructor tried to goad me into a fight, saying "don't walk away, turn around," and "come at me, bro." They don't get it. Their lack of professionalism is why I am going to another place for my driver hours and none of my younger children or friends will be going here. Even if the guy wasn't 6'2" and 250 lb, I wouldn't fight him. These people are the epitome of unprofessional bullies.

Worst driving school in town. They do not answer the phone nor are they there during their posted…read morebusiness hours. They will take your money then refuse to schedule your child their full driving hours and refuse to give your child their earned certificate. Your child and your money are better off with another company. They are very difficult to work with.