Redfield Elementary School

My child is in the self-contained program. While the teachers and gifted curriculum are wonderful the program does not get the support it should from the administration. For example, tax credit dollars designated for gifted are not used for the program. The children don't have field trips or other opportunities to enhance their learning. The CGP program does do a good job handling the intensities often associated with gifted children. So, while happy with the program itself, the school overall is lacking. I have a child who is not gifted and Redfield is not an option. The school lacks parental involvement and there are a lot of behavioral issues. I do not think it is the best environment. In addition, it is a B school in a neighborhood where all of the other elementary schools are A schools.
—Submitted by a parent

Academically- unchallenging and low level expectations for students. If you have a kid that just wants to coast through, they will like it. Unhappy with princpal and discipline. They make a big deal about TRIBES but the truth is when we reported bullying the teacher ignored it and basically said she can do anything unless she sees it. When my kid finally got tired of it and did something back- my kid was the one that got in trouble. We will be taking our kids out at the end of the year due to the low level of academics and poor leadership from the principal.
—Submitted by a parent

We moved to this school a year ago from another district school and couldn't be happier with the teachers, the administration, and the diversity of the school population. Contrary to another reviewer's comments, I have found that the principal responds within 24 hours to any concern via phone or email.
—Submitted by a parent

This is our first year at this school. We have been really disappointed with the lack of communication from the Principal and the teacher. I have always had a wonderful experience with teachers emailing me back within 48 hrs. This is the first time and the first school where no one bothers to reply to your emails even after 2-3 months!! This starts with the Principal and trickles down to the teacher. Most of the other Scottsdale schools seem to offer interesting programs to kids like the First Lego League, Robotics etc while, this is the only school that doesn't. All that said, the curriculum seems to be good since my child is in a self contained program. Again, I would appreciate if there was more communication from the teacher on a weekly basis to let us know what transpires in class.
—Submitted by a parent

I have been frustrated with this school far too many times since it became Redfield. Unfortunately, voicing those concerns have gone nowhere. This school offers no grading system. They simply tell you that basically your child gets it or not. There is nothing to distinguish a strength or weakness in your child as these standards based reports are written. Additionally, the school does not do parent teacher conferences anymore. These are offered only upon parent request. One of the single most important aspects of your child's education is parental involvement and support and this school takes away a parent's ability to do so. Additionally, administration supports teachers lack of communication with parents. As the previous review has said, there are too many philosophies at this school that clash. Most of the families that we have known at this school previously known as Zuni and also the Aztec families have left.
—Submitted by a parent

We have had our children at redfield since it was Zuni.....we gave the new redfield 2 years.. We have decided to switch schools as this is a school that continues to struggle to find itself. The staff is passionate...but the school straddles too many philosphies. If you have a student in the gifted program..you are fortnate.. I believe that with the direction of the new principal mrs. Bonow...the school will excell once again. I wish it was a strong enough program all around to keep out kids in our home school.
—Submitted by a parent

We love the teachers and parents!
—Submitted by a parent