Copper Ridge Elementary School

I agree with the parents about principle and the overall actions the school takes without consulting the parents and thinking about the kids. I have to say the tearches that my kids have had so far have been great. I think the school needs a change. The change needs to happen at upper level and re look at maybe getting a new principle. A principle that cares for the kids, a person that looks approachable. I have my kid in copper ridge only cause of the teachers they are wonderful and very approachable unlike the principle.
--Submitted by a parent

Copper Ridge has made an undermining decision to put up a Sprint cellular phone tower 20 ft. from the school building without notifying parents or teachers. On May 31, 2011 the World Health Organization determined cell towers a carcinogen, just like lead. Copper Ridge school officials signed the contract with Sprint on June 14, 2011 with full knowledge they would be placing a carcinogen on campus with our children.
--Submitted by a parent

Great experience and learning environment. Teachers are top notch and committed to our childrens education.
--Submitted by a parent

Lots of snobby people, BAD principal. Most teachers are pretty good, but it's the upper management that is very poor. The moms are more concerned about getting to yoga classes and looking spiffy than anything else..same goes for the dads...it's all about who can out do one another and what part of DC Ranch you live in......Snottsdale is what it's refered to very often. I do live in Scottsdale, and had to go to CR because the program my child is in is there....but would have liked to have him go elsewhere.
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Our children have had really nice teachers. Unfortunately the grammar from some of the teachers is appalling. Letters come home to parents with grammar mistakes and I find this shocking. The principal is not warm. You can pass her by and she will not smile or say, "hello". The teacher to student ratio is terrible. The teachers are a bit overwhelmed. We pulled out of this school and have had incredible success with another school. The teacher greets parents with a warm smile and the teachers/student raio is 1 adult per 10 children. The PTA last year was a complete joke and run by a bunch of morons. I've never seen such a lack of professionals in my life. I hope for the sake of the school, the parents and children that this year has new PTA leaders. Expect a fashion parade of children and worse, the parents. Tons of moms trying to outdo each other with their plastic surgery and fake handbags.
--Submitted by a parent

If you have a lot of money and are either a very well educated Doctor or another acceptable, one with money, in the schools eyes you are great. If you do not have the needed money in order to establish importance to the administration, please do not have your child attend this school. Without designer clothes, trips and handbags, your child will become a recluse. Even if you have a severe problem, email the counselor and the principle, do not expect to get an answer unless you are with designer clothes, handbags, or cars, or anything else that resembles money.
--Submitted by a parent

My 3 kids went to this school because we lived near by, we pulled them out. The principal cares more about self promotion than anything else, most of the teachers are mediocre and the parents are very clicky and with a very flashy/new money show off attitude. My youngest daughter has a learning disability that was poorly tested and carelessly addressed. A couple of teachers were verbally abusive to the kids, the school put no pressure on the school bus company to pull the tapes after a severe fight was reported to them, etc. Overall, a very poorly managed school with a very high teacher tunrover and a self promoting principal. Run away from Copper Ridge, try Cheyenne which has a strong well regarded principal and a slightly better staff.
--Submitted by a parent

We are finishing up the pre-k year in Mrs. Torrilhon's room. I observed many pre-k classes before settling on this one, and I feel so unbelieveably lucky that my son had such a wonderful school experience. In the morning, he runs to class. We had tried a worksheet based private school before copper ridge, and my son was miserable. Not the way I wanted to start his school experience. Even though we are out of district, we are going to continue here, I am really happy that he is loving school. After reading 'Nurture Shock' I believe that Copper Ridge is really on the cutting edge of Early Childhood education, and specifically Mrs. Torrilhon really knows her stuff. I would recommend this school to anyone.
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We went to this school for several years. We found the focus to be about everthing but the academics...too much emphasis on parties and teachers gifts. The kids are also poorly behaved and the school lacks a proper discipline program. Would skip this school if you can!
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We have been very pleased with Copper Ridge. The Administration are top notch and very approachable. Both of our children are thriving and doing very well.
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