Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix

WORST SCHOOL EVER! I have never seen such a bad school in my whole life!!! There is no discipline! The students pretty much just run the school! The teachers get no support from administration! Especially the head of discipline Mr. Bill. He doesn't know how to work with students!!! If you love your child do NOT send them here!!!!!!!!!

This is the worst school ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please if you are anglo, hispanic or any other ethnicity that is not muslim, turkish or russian do not even attempt to enroll your kid at this terrible school. I have had numerous meetings, emails and phone calls to the administration regarding the way that they handle the bulling issues and I have not received any response at all. Your child will get emotionally damage in the worse way that you can ever imagine. I'm not exagerating at all. I can't wait untill the school year is over to move my son to a different school. The behavior is horrible and they don't do anything to make the parents feel that their kids are going to a safe place where the only focus would be to learn academically. They have to be concern about who or how they will be threaten, punch, spit, kick and the list goes on and on by other students. Is your desition as a parent to make the best desition and I have to admit that i have mistaken by enrolling my child at Sonoran Science Academy. The teachers try their best to support their students however they don't receive support from administration.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been to many, many schools, and by far this is the best school i have ever been to. There are teachers here who care and support you, if you have problems they talk you through them. No matter what, the teachers will always help you and be very kind. I have been at Sonoran Science Academy for 4 years now (3-7). They have a great education system and have some fun too. They make sure you learn the subject no matter how hard it is to complete. Also, its college prep school. I plan on going to this school until I'm in 12th grade. This school may not be the richest, but its how you feel when you get here for about a month, you start to feel comfortable.... i love you sonoran science academy phoenix! <3

Very bad shool !! Not recomending at all! Most teachers are muslims with bad english ! Its supported from middle east ,as family business ! Sameone making good money on our children .
--Submitted by a parent

The School is grate if your middle eastern or Russian, The principle and vice principle struggle with English which interferes with academics as well as communicating with parents who do not speak turkish or Russian I was unhappy with the performance of the 7-8 grade and 6th grade teacher's there was no discipline and really no structure. As a parent who is seeking the best edu for my children I would ABSOLUTELY avoid Sonoran Science Academy metro/phoenix
--Submitted by a parent

To be honest i think that this school is a good school because it is a college prep school and the school prepares you to go to college. I also think that this school is a good school because it is a public charter school which focuses on math,science and english. Also, this school helps students pass the AIMS tests by giving out tutorings after schools.

The school is great because 1. Place a strong emphasis on basic curriculum including Science, Math, History, Geography, English and the Arts 2. Value the importance of multicultural education 3. Constantly seek ways to enrich the curriculum by offering more curriculums that supplement a strong academic program 4. Believe that all children can learn if properly taught 5. Make every effort to help students develop proper skills for college, work force or everyday living.
--Submitted by a parent

Sonoran Science Academy Phoenix is unlike many schools in its area; what you see there is not found in many schools. The best part about the teachers is that you get one on one time. And you can also get someone to tutor you - quick. SSA lives up to its missions and goals; and when they do something, they either succeed or go beyond expectations. Even if they don't have all the materials, they live up to what has to be done: give an excellent education.

My children attend SSA Ahwatukee Campus. The teachers are great! But the children do have an enormous amount of homework sent home for the week. My daughter is in 2nd grade and has 3 pages of homework a night a total of 12 pages from Mon-Thur night. My son in K, has a couple things to do a night. All this homework time is at least 2 hours a night. I think they are going a little far with it by being in school from 8-3 on top of homework nightly. Plus the catered school lunches seem to often be gross or cold when supposed to be hot. OH and after school programs you have to pay for!
--Submitted by a parent

As a student in SSA, I like how the teachers focus on each student's learning in the class. Teachers are always helpful and do their best to help the student understand the topic. However, there aren't many activities for us students, such as sports clubs for girls.. In general, it's a good school..
--Submitted by a student