Imagine Bell Canyon

This school has problems. If you have a middle school student, think again before enrolling your student. Students talk during class and get up to talk to friends. They are rude to teachers. There have been 3 math teachers this year in middle school. There is no real discipline. Kids push and shove each other. Most of the teachers are new to teaching and new to this school, because the teachers from last year all left. It is hard for parents to find out how their student is doing because some teachers don't pick up papers and mark the grades on the assignments!! All you see as a parent, is the grade that was posted online. Don't bother asking the teacher about the grades because he/she doesn't want to discuss it. This is a C rate school for a reason.
—Submitted by a parent

Imagine Bell Canyon is an amazing school. My 1st grader is excelling in everything he does and it is mainly because he has the most fabulous teacher. This is our second year at Bell Canyon and we couldn't be happier. I can't wait to start our 2013 - 2014 school year to see what adventurer's are instore for our family. Thank you - Imagine
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My kindergartner is now reading at an end of first grade level- thanks to her teacher and the curriculum at Imagine Bell Canyon. She loves the Micro Society program and is excited everyday to go to school!
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I love how no matter the level that my kid is at they can challange the. I have 3 that go to this school. One kid is super smart in everything and learns really quick. Bell Canyon has him always challanged, but not over welmed. My next child excels in most everything other then reading, he is pushed to keep going in all areas, and is given the extra suportt need in reading. My youngest child is a slow learner, they give extra time and effort in all areas. Not one of my kids have ever come home feeling like they didn't learn something, or that they were not good enough. In this school every one that works there beleive that every child is wonderful and treat each one with respect.
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For someone who reads the excellent reviews, be careful! Don't be deficient in judgement when you hear my story. My kid was a straight A student and was going onto the fifth year with the school. I supported the school in everything as I used to be a teacher myself. My child was in a preparatory class, practically learning for two grades. All of a sudden math teacher started loosing homework and the child started getting Fs. The teacher refused giving the pack again; now, this was a second pack magically disappearing. I accused both the principal and the teacher of bulling the student, but they both stood ignorant. As one might have thought, I requested a withdrawal letter while the principal and the teacher just watched me. Magically, the pack resurfaced again and the teacher said he was going to change the F and it is going to be maybe a B. Ha-ha, do you see my message. If you want to go to a marketplace, sure enough, you are at the right place. Proud always of my son, he is in a gifted class. Message from a former teacher, nobody deserves that treatment, and especially not your child! Don't you think so? What is going to be the future of this kids if we teach them wrong?!
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Been with this school with my daughter in Kindergarden for a few weeks now and I am completely unimpressed with they way the teachers and staff work here. They are stating that my daughter is having issues, but right in front of my daughter actually say negative things about her. This is not how we solve problems. This is not how most teachers operate. My daughter has been a good person and did excellent in preschool. Something at this school has changed and the teachers just give me the "I don't care" attitude. Look elsewhere if you want people that care
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This is our first year at Imagine Bell Canyon and we are very pleased with the quality of education our Kindergartener has received along with the genuine level of care shown by not only by her wonderful teacher, but by the staff as a whole.The principal greets us by name whenever we are on campus, personally met with me to listen to my concerns/suggestions and, in my opinion, has made some positive changes within the school this past year. Microsociety is such a fantastic program!! It is teaching my daughter community responsibility in a way that would be hard for me to duplicate at home. I love that she works together within a group her own age led by a student in an upper grade. They all learn a lot from each other. I highly recommend this school!
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This was our first year at Imagine Bell Canyon. We checked out many charter schools in our area, and are very happy with our decision. The MicroSociety program has been an amazing way to teach what life will be like when our son enters the "real world" work force. His classroom teacher has gone above and beyond in educating her students, and relating to them individually. The principal has been highly involved in all aspects of the school. I have seen her interact with parents and students on a field trip. There are many remarkably caring teachers who will be returning next year. If you're a parent who likes to be involved in your child's education, there are many opportunities for you here, along with a principal who is willing to listen to your needs and meet them to the best of her ability. I recommend this school to parents, and students of any age, K-12.
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This is our first year at Imagine Bell Canyon. We did a lot of research before we came to this amazing school. They offer several wonderful programs, such as, Micro Society which my son loves, free all-day kindergarten, and a school curriculum that is beyond any expectations I could have. The teachers are friendly and they care about our students. The principal is absolutely the best. She came up to me at the beginning of the year and introduced herself. She is very easy to communicate with and a wonderful problem solver. I recommend this school and their staff to all parents I meet. We are happy here and can t wait to see what next year will bring.
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We have spent the last 2 years at this school. The first year the pricipal was a temp and now with the new principal, she is psychotic. All she cares about is enrollment rates and nothing about the students. She gives the middle school kids a run of the school and fires staff for nothing. She wants the families to stay and could care less about her staff or the familes themselves. Her agenda is clear to anyone. She has some standout staff memebers that are some the most amazing educators I have ever met. Unfortunately the better half of the faculty has left or is leaving at the end of the school year. Who knows, maybe they'll get lucky and have great teachers again next year but I am not gambling my sanity or the education of my child on a woman who won't discipline the children in fear that they will be withdrawn and treats her educators like dirt. We are leaving with sadness in our hearts and hope the the owners see what she is doing and lift the oppression off the reluctant students and families that actually choose to stay.
—Submitted by a parent

I used to absolutely love this school, but after the administration changed yet again I will not be returning. The new principal this year is atrocious. She does not care about the kids and her only focus is on enrollment. Every conversation I have had with her shows her lack of professionalism and care. The principal should not be working in education. She would make a much better used car salesman. This is also a uniform school and most of the students are either not in their uniforms or not following dress code. That goes for some of the younger staff as well. I really had high hopes for this school, but if this is the direction the Bell Canyon is going to go, you're better off taking your kids to a district school.
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This is my son s third year at Imagine and I have not only seen him grow but the school has grown as well. The improvements to the parking, the murals on the walls, the gardens that they are growing, Imagine is really striving to reflect the great job they are doing inside and out. I have had a chance to talk with teachers and parents from other schools and they are amazed at the math program and a bit green with envy with Microsociety. I feel this school provides my son a well rounded education and the support he needs to excel in both life in general and in his educational environment. I would highly recommend the Imagine Schools and the only reason I haven t rated it with a five stars is because I know it has room to become even better.
—Submitted by a parent

I could not be any prouder of this school if I were the principal!! My daughter is in 7th grade and has been attending since Kindergarten. The changes over the last four years have been amazing, for lack of a better word. From the technology in the classroom, to the interaction of the parents, to the accelerated program, to the Junior National Honor Society, to the addition of the most wonderful staff, I am SO proud to belong to Imagine Bell Canyon. We have grown in size; we have increased our standardized test scores; and the potential is there for so much more! I trult hope that any parent looking for a challenging environment for their child will take a look at us.
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My son has been going to Bell Canyon for two years. He began in preschool with Ms. Gokool and has her again this year for kindergarten. He has really flourished at Bell Canyon. When he first started prek he was shy and had trouble separating from me. She worked on his anxiety as well as his academics. This year has been a great success. My son has been doing well academically and is constantly being challeged. To accommodate him, the school is sending him to first grade for reading so he can continue to be challenged. Bell Canyon focuses on the whole student: academics, character, and behavior.
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I love this school!my children just started going to this school about 2 months ago because they werent doing well at their old school. And they made a big drastic change now they brought their report cards and its all A,B, when at the other schools were F, C, D's im so proud of them and I thank the great teachers that they have all the patience in the world and my friend that recommended me to the school and the micro society love it as well.
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I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!! i have both of my daughters in this school this year. my 1st grader has mrs. tolan again this year and she adores her teacher. my kindergartener had a wonderful new teacher mrs. stuber, who is so adorable. my kindergartener is on the sensitive side and mrs. stuber is so patient with her. they both come home wanting to do their homework before doing anything else. micr society is awesome, the kids love it. the staff, teachers and pricipal are wonderful. you feel like your walking into a family environment when you come into the school. they watch out and take of your children like they were their own. the 5 rating is ridiculous, this school deserves a 10.
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This is the first year my children have attended Imagine Bell Canyon and my fourth grader and my kindergartner absolutely love it. My fourth grader finally is being challenged by a great teacher; Mrs. Patterson. Mrs. Zinn is a warm,friendly teacher who has really been able to get my son to enjoy learning. Let's not forget the most friendly front office staff. I have never experienced the kindness and love for the children at that school; not to mention the entire staff tries to get to know all the parents and children of the school. The Micro Society is a great experience for the children to prepare them for the "real world." I am very impressed.
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My Daughter is about to complete her first grade and she loves her teacher Mrs. Klein. She has grown a lot since the beginning of the year and she loves reading books and enjoys math homework. Everyday my daughter comes home excited about her school day and tries to explain to me the work she has done and the fun stuff she has learned. Mrs. Klein has done an outstanding job in making school days more enjoyable yet at the same time she made sure that the kids are learning. In my opinion, Mrs. Klein deserves kudos for her effort and job well done. Also, the new leadership team direction and vision (such as the introduction of Singapore math, micros city) has been proven to be effective and useful for all kids. I do believe the school deserves a better rating from last year.
—Submitted by a parent

As we all know there is never such thing as A perfect school....sometimes you can send your kids to a great school, but they get a teacher that makes their experience not so good, and vice versa a not so great school with a wonderful teacher that reallyhad an impact on your childs learning experience...but no mater what the most important thing wih any school is "improvement" bell canyon has shown that they care enough to make improvements where needed..This is the 2nd year here for my children and I must say they would be upset with me if I told them they had to attend another school..The teachers this year have made the school a wonderful place for my kids. The improvements and growth of the school was simply amazing. It started a little rocky an I had concerns as any parent should, but hanging in there was worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

Excellent Teachers this year, Safety and Discipline excellent, Parent Involvement is significant, Principal is the Regional Principal for all Imagine Schools and happens to be acting as a Principal for this school directly, I am impressed about the huge change in staff this year.
—Submitted by a parent