Desert Springs Academy

I am a student at DSA, I am currently in 8th grade, and have been coming here since the 5th grade. I, personally, have had a wonderful experience here. It wasn't the academics or extra activities that impressed me, but rather how well the rules are enforced. The people who are unhappy here are the ones that break the rules, and that's because they get punished for it. I also enjoy the fact that we are made responsible for picking up our own trash rather than having a janitor. I also got support from the staff and other students for my artwork. Considering I'm an anime artist, I usually get quite a lot of flack, but not at this school. Even my father isn't supportive of my art. But this is just my opinion. I'm nothing like you, or am I? I'm an A student even though I despise work, but I despise getting into trouble even more. I can't stand seeing a mess. My desk is quite cluttered, but organized nevertheless. I love manga and anime, and have several costumes of characters from my favorite animes that I'll proudly wear in public. I prefer to hang out with boys rather than girls even though I am a girl myself, and they treat me as one of them. Do you trust my opinion?

We have been at DSA 3 years. We have NEVER had any issues with teachers, administration not listening to anything we had to say, complain, request,etc. DSA is a fabulous,well rounded school. They try to touch on everything being as small of a school as it is. They honor America, her traditions, and other cultures as well. They do their best to support some sports and after school activities. Class sizes are smaller and there is more opportunity for one on one instruction. DSA is extremely family orientated, and welcome parents into school anytime. They are a great community and our experience there has been nothing but great. I HIGHLY recommend DSA.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is lacking in may things, the most important being facing reality. This school works of the attitude of 'If I don't admit it is happening, then it isn't'. We have several times brought to attention the inappropriate behavior of my childs teacher and no one listened. We ended up resorting to having my child record the classroom and the teachers comments. They still do not want to hear anything we have to say so we are taking it to the courts. Very unfortunate a good part of the staff is related so ..........need I say more.
--Submitted by a parent

Our kids attended this school last year, and the start of this year. We enjoyed this school last year. We returned this year to realize that this school is not what it was last year. My daughters teacher this year was not as 'welcoming' to the parents. Therefore, parent teacher communication was poor. Although both of my children's teachers were not unsatisfactory, we decided as a family to find a new school for both kids. I would not recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My children attended this school last year. Was not real impressed. This school has few activities like volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer. They do have few after school programs in which didn't benefit our child's at school education. This school offered no Physical Education, no counselor, and no daily janitor to help pick up after the students. Therefore this school asks the seventh and eighth graders to go around and pick up the trash. I would not recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter transferred in this year. I believe that the education, respect and teacher have saved my daughter s educational future. She has she advanced in the basics such as math, reading, spelling, ect.. She has learned additional fundamentals of life, Respect, personal value, and kindness.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attending since Kindergarten. He is currently in 3rd grade and we are both in love with this school. My 4-year-old twins cannot wait to start and I know they will be in good hands when the do. The staff is awesome. The curriculum is great. The atmosphere is phenomenal. It's also free! I would recommend this school to anyone who wants their child to get a quality education and cannot/does not want to pay for it.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has the greatest staff! This school has the best student relations I have ever seen in a public school. For example I have witnessed older students helping younger students when they spill their books in the hallway. That is what this school instills in their students everyone is equal and family we are all human.
--Submitted by a parent

i have been going to this school for four years now and i like the teachers, but some dont go for what is right which makes me mad. it would be baetter if they gave out luches and if they had more activities, sports, and praised the teachers more for their hard work. they dont buy the teachers anything they have to buy their own stuff like sharpeners pencils etc. i think its an ok school it can be better!! hope they are working on that.
--Submitted by a student

I have children who just completed second, fifth, and sixth grades. In my opinion the education they are receiving at DSA is far superior to that of the public school system. My children are expected to perform according to their own abilities, not that of the lowest performing child in the class. As a parent I appreciate the challenge they face on a daily basis; as do my children. Grades have become something they earn and are proud of. Thank you DSA>
--Submitted by a parent