devoted 11 years of my life to this school--more than a decade building relationships, creating a…read morethriving drama program from the ground up, and believing deeply in the mission of education. All four of my children attended this school. I loved it. I gave it my all. That's why what I'm about to say is not easy, but it is necessary: DO NOT.... DO NOT WORK HERE. DO NOT send your children here. The school I once believed in is no longer a place I can stand behind. The leadership, particularly under Dr. Musser, and the ongoing revolving door of "Heads of School"--many of whom act more like puppets than leaders--have created an increasingly toxic and unstable environment. I honestly wish there was someway to hold them accountable for the many many good teachers, they have hurt. In just the past two months, there have already been two turnovers for the upcoming "Head of school". That level of inconsistency trickles down and deeply affects staff morale, student experience, and the integrity of the institution. Despite the red flags, I stayed for far longer than I should have because of the incredible students. But dedication to the kids can only carry you so far when leadership continuously undermines the core values of education. The teacher turnover rate speaks volumes. I urge anyone considering employment or enrollment here to do your homework: * Look into the school's compliance with charter school laws--especially regarding special education services. * Ask questions about teacher retention and leadership turnover. * Speak to former staff if possible. The stories are there, if you're willing to listen. I used to defend the school because of the hard-working teachers and my own emotional investment. But I can no longer look the other way. When bad things happen and no one is held accountable, silence becomes complicity. The environment has become not just dysfunctional--but harmful. Please look deeper. Don't be fooled by appearances... let me be clear. This is a wolf in sheep's clothing. This is not a healthy place for students or staff. The leadership is not just ineffective--it's dangerous.

Our time at Candeo Peoria was brief, and I cannot recommend this school based on our experience. At…read morefirst, everything seemed positive--the school environment felt safe, the uniform policy was well-implemented, and the principal, Mr. Davenport, was welcoming. However, things quickly went downhill. My daughter, a seventh grader, had a distressing experience with her Latin teacher, Ms. Moline, on just the second day of school. She was publicly criticized for not completing her homework and was reprimanded for her lack of organization. This was particularly upsetting because it was only her second day, and she had started several weeks late due to her acceptance date. Furthermore, she had no prior experience in sixth-grade Latin, which is a prerequisite for the class. There was no clear communication from the school or the teacher about how new students were expected to handle these assignments, and the instructions given were vague. When I met with Ms. Moline and Mr. Davenport to discuss these concerns, I was disappointed by the lack of resolution. Mr. Davenport seemed to excuse Ms. Moline's behavior rather than address it directly, and Ms. Moline herself was unsympathetic and unapologetic. Her demeanor was stern and unfriendly, which added to our discomfort, and it became apparent that many students share a similar view of her. I believe kindness and compassion are essential qualities for any educator. Additionally, my children were burdened with over three hours of homework each night, which disrupted a healthy school-life balance, especially given their extracurricular activities. I also noticed that the school's approach felt outdated; there was minimal use of technology, and their classical education model prioritized Latin--a language that is not widely used in the U.S. I would prefer my children learn Spanish, which is more practical and can fulfill high school or college language requirements. Ultimately, the lack of care and understanding of our concerns led us to conclude that Candeo Peoria was not the right fit for our family. We have returned to homeschooling through ASU Prep, which offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for college while also maintaining a healthy school-life balance. In conclusion, while Candeo Peoria has some positives, our experience did not meet our expectations, and we have found a better fit elsewhere.

Both my 3 year old and 1 year old currently attend Guidepost. We've been going since 2023. Both…read morekids went through the 1-1.5 year old nido class with Ms Nancy. Ms Nancy and her assistant guides are all very professional, warm, and friendly. My kids have learned so much at Guidepost. They enjoy going to school. Water day Fridays is one of their favorite activities. They also like the seasonal festivals and dance recitals.

We've had four children go to this school and have absolutely loved it. All the teachers are so…read morenurturing and encouraging. The children would always be excited for drop off and sometimes would not want to leave when they were picked up. I'd like to send a shout-out to room 1 which has housed our last 3 children.

My daughter is in the ABLE program. I have to say the staff is amazing with her since day one. Also…read morethe students were all giving her fist bumps or saying hi every time she said it even if she said it 10 times. When we were dropping her off she ran up to a parent and hugged him and I apologized. He was so kind and I think it actually made his day. Everything about this school has been pleasant so far and I hope it continues because we have been blessed. Thank you everyone for your hard work and dedication it shows.

Just had to stop by here to register my daughter for kinder camp at another school. The staff was…read moreincredible. They all stopped what they were doing to sing baby shark to my 1 year old who was saying "Baby shark!" He froze with all the attention but smirked a bit. Some older kids came in and joined in the singing and added dancing. Just a great atmosphere for kids. The staff really enjoy children and trying to get them to smile. Everyone was kind and courteous. My brief visit was a nice one!

This is unacceptable! My daughter has been going to this school for years. Recently, I found out…read morethat she has been getting BULLIED! Saying that I am mad is an understatement. I talked to the school about it, and earlier today, guess what she told me? She is still getting bullied. If you are looking for a school that takes ACTUAL care of bullying, DO NOT go to Legacy Traditional School!!

I'm starting off with this place sucks. The teachers: Strict. The Nurse: "Oh, you're in pain,…read morehere's a graham cracker." Everything about this school sucks, there's drama everywhere, CJ's review is one big lie.

Went to this school from 1-8th grade and honestly it was horrid, students were constantly picking…read moreon one another, staff barely cared unless you were a straight a student. Like I'm in the class of 27' and I only really had a handful of good teachers at this school. Do better Desert Harbor Also make sure no more kids like Anthony escape the school.

This school is hell. I used to go here from 2nd to 8th grade. The students are nice but the staff…read moreis insufferable, uptight, and rude to put it simply. The office ladies get pissed off when you ask them to just do their job and the junior high teachers are disgusting. So rude and unfriendly. They constantly demand respect while treating students with the least amount of respect possible. One time I walked into the girls restroom and there was a swastika on the wall painted with feces. I was also openly Jewish at the school and the english teacher constantly picked me to be Anne Frank during the holocaust lessons and constantly picked me out to answer holocaust related questions. The math teacher was incredibly rude and inappropriate, constantly making racist remarks to black and Asian students. I absolutely do not recommend this school and I believe it should be shut down.

Visited this school for work event. Staff was very friendly and gave the students their undivided…read moreattention. This was an amazing experience and wonderful environment!

The staff at the Autism academy Peoria/Greenway campus seems to be a bit lazy if you ask me , often…read moretimes they are calling me claiming my kid is sick or coughing when no such symptoms are happening at home , Monday my child was out of school for a dentist appointment , they claim he was cough so uncomfortably , 1 coughing after the procedure is normal and he was released by his doctor to return to school the following day second he did not cough a single time Monday all day and nothing after he was picked up according to his nanny , I attempted to advise them and give them discharge paper work , which they told me he was sick (obviously they are medical professionals all the sudden ) and that he would have to see a doctor to return back to school , not only is this an inconvenience for a working parent it's unnecessary to say you won't accept a note from his dentist who performed the procedure it's costly and down right lazy , several times they mentioned my son was in a bad mood which seems to be the real reason they don't want him in school. Last year I had to take my son to the doctor so many times unnecessarily because of the same thing which every time his doctor said he was not sick and was fine to be in school . I these people seem to think parents have nothing better to do then go to the doctor everyday to satisfy them . I will be telling all of the parents I know and leaving post on every available platform .

Such an amazing school! The principal is so invested in knowing the kids. Teachers are the best…read moretoo!! Love being part of this community.

Started in kindergarten...my child spoke a little english....now she speaks reads and writes…read moreenglish at her grade level and recently graduated from the ESL program. She is behind in math ...hopefully she will catch up next year in 3rd grade. As long as my child continues to progress academically i will keep her there ....drive line does leave something to be desired as well as with school communication but academically the school is getting the job done.

I'm writing to bring to your attention an incident that happened today, August 14th, around 3:20…read morePM, regarding my daughter Callie's school laptop. This morning, Callie accidentally left her laptop at home, so I brought it to the school around 9:00 AM. When I dropped it off at the front desk, the receptionist Mellisa mentioned that she "might be able to get it to her." I assumed she was joking, so I left it with her. Later in the day, I found out that Callie never received her laptop. When I returned to the front desk, I expressed that if it wasn't going to be delivered to her, I would have preferred to take it back with me. The receptionist mentioned that she thought it was for homework, but in fact, Callie needed it for classwork during her last period today. I also want to note that this is only the second time Callie has forgotten her laptop, yet the receptionist claimed it had happened three or four times, which is simply not true. I was disappointed to hear an inaccurate statement about my daughter's track record, especially when it could impact how she is perceived. I wanted to make you aware of this situation because it caused Callie to miss an important class activity. I understand everyone is busy, but I hope we can ensure that items critical to a student's classwork are delivered in a timely manner in the future and that communication remains accurate and respectful. Thank you for your time and understanding. Sincerely Jaylene . P