Sun Valley Elementary School

Dont recoomend Sun Valley, My kids went to Country Meadows and i thought it was a bad school so I decided to have them try out Sun Valley. But I see no difference between the two schools.
—Submitted by a parent

Sun valley is overcroaded for the schools size, full of bad language and most of the girls dress unappropriate and even though its not aloud in the handbook the teachers and staff do nothing about it. I dont recommend you send your children here. I recently pulled my kids out of the school after them just being there 2 weeks. im highly dissapointed in the school structure.
—Submitted by a parent

The school involves the parents and encourages parent involvement. Parents respond and get involved. I love that the Teachers are so great about keeping us parents up to date on how our children are doing and what they need help with. Great school!!
—Submitted by a parent

i go to this school and im an 8th grader and i think that our school is awesome and the band is awesome too!
—Submitted by a student

The school has given me an amazing experience with two children and more to come!
—Submitted by a parent

Sun Valley is great! We have awesome teachers, parents and students who work for the benefit of the students. One parent drives 30mins just to bring her daughter to our school. We have heart!
—Submitted by a parent

From the front office staff to every teacher and even the maintenance make a positive difference for every child! Many at Sun Valley go the extra mile to help my children learn and grow.
—Submitted by a parent

Sun Valley's Principal, staff and teachers are the most thoughtful and are very hard working. I have been so empressed over the past 3 years of this school and their sense of community!! Thanks so much Sun Valley!!
—Submitted by a parent

I love Sun Valley for so many reasons. I am a first grade teacher there and my daughter is a 6th grade student at Sun Valley. From a teacher point of view we have an amazing school, our teachers put their heart and soul into these children, going above and beyond to insure their educational and emotional well being. As a parent my daughter has received an exceptional education, her teachers have pushed her and encouraged her to be the best that she can be. As a teacher at Sun Valley, I consider these people my family. My daughter and I recently had a fire in our townhouse, my Sun Valley family stood up in very difficult economic times and gave us gift cards and money to help us get back on our feet. These are the character traits that these Sun Valley peeps enrich the students with every day. This school shines with love and integrity and I am so blessed to be a part of it.
—Submitted by a parent

I love this school. I have one child who is 'gifted' and one who is struggling...the teachers are very accomodating to both students. There are plenty of extra curricular activities and everyone is always helpful and friendly when I go in. I highly recommend this school
—Submitted by a parent

Sun Valley was a wonderful school until after our principal Mr. Keagle left. The warmth and sense of community is gone. Our original office clerk is still great, always friendly and helpful. The newer clerk is short with parents, rude to students, and I have never seen this lady smile once (and I'm there often.) The lunch menu was changed to provide healthier meals. Great concept, but useless when the kids don't want to eat most of it. The new principal is my biggest complaint, but at the risk of sounding any nastier, I'll leave it there.
—Submitted by a parent

Excellant School! Mrs Green and Mrs Austin are the most wonderful teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

Although The new Principal is quick to respond verbally to my questions, she has no follow through. I am one who beleives in a learning curve, but lets face it, with a school that has gone from highly performing to just performing, the learning curve needs to be REALLY quick! Reaching out to the community for help as well as providing resources would go a long way! The district still needs to change the boundaries for this school. The ratio of students to teachers is still too high. Children should not be coming from the other side of 91st avenue, or for that matter, the other side of the 101. Allowing those kids to go to a school in their own neighborhood could help create a better sense of community.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is very unsatisfactory! Please do your research about your schools' report cards. Every school has a report card that is public information. We attended this school for 2 weeks. Neither the teacher nor the principal would provide any support to challenge our child who is well above average. The principal told me I was ruining my child's childhood because I prepared him & taught him things ahead of time. I did my research & found an excelling school who not only is challenging my child to the fullest of his potential, but they are excited to do so! My child loves his school & loves to be challenged instead of being bored to death w/ things he already knows. There are much better schools within the same district. This school is very unsatisfactory & I urge you to check out your schools public report card. Please! Your child deserves better!
—Submitted by a parent

dont like the phonics way of learning here at this school. i think my grandson would get better grades in another school and another school district.
—Submitted by a parent

We are nearing the end of my son's first year at this school. He is in 6th grade. We relocated here from Louisiana during the summer of 2007. We are incredibly lucky to have stumbled upon such a wonderful school. The instruction is very high quality and the feedback is excellent, not to mention timely. All children should have the priviledge of attending an elementary school this wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent

I have 2 children who have been at Sun Valley for years. I have been extremely happy with this school. I believe my kids have received every benefit that was available to them. We have attended many activities through the school, and my kids have flourished here. We love the teachers and staff! I would hate to have my kids leave Sun Valley and would recommend to anyone enrolling their children here!
—Submitted by a parent

As the parents of two boys who have attended Sun Valley since August 1999, we have found the teachers to be dedicated and care about their students. Every teacher we have dealt with has had open communication and aware of the student's needs. The teachers seem to be making sure there is a good understanding regarding the subject at hand, and showing how it applies to everyday life. The principal is an active participant in the daily activities, and is always on hand at the extracurricular events and to the parents as well. The entire staff is always friendly and available for any questions or concerns, and we have always felt our children were in safe and caring hands while at Sun Valley.
—Submitted by a parent

Good School. They keep in contact with the parents, and let you know when your child is having porblems in class.
—Submitted by a parent

I am disapointed with Sun Valley this year. My boys have attended since 2001. Both of my boys have received a lot of attention and encouragement from great teachers. I don't know if it's the changes in Administration but I have noticed (what I considered some of the best teachers) having sour attitudes this year. My younger son often comes home with his behavior card not completed. I will find out a few days later that he has had a bad day. They both are wanting to leave Sun Valley and attend another school.
—Submitted by a parent