Landmark Academy at Reunion

This was NOT the school for my children. Only children who fit into their curriculum mold fit in here. They do not think outside of the box, or allow for individual creativity in learning. Children struggling with academic challenges and/or behavior are not understood and labeled very quickly. They made a lot of promises, but never once followed through. The school atmosphere is generally judgmental and unfriendly. There are a few teachers that went against the grain, but didn't last very long. They are also very selective in letting parents be involved in the classroom. They tended to be very territorial and would state that parent presence in the classroom was just "too disruptive for students to continue learning". They have no additional resources for children; such as, school psychologist, social worker, nurse, or behavior specialist. There is no "fun" student motivation. It is all based on academic scores. This doesn't work for children who are challenged and not motivated by competition. We pulled our children after trying to make this school work for over 2 years.
--Submitted by a parent

I am so glad that we decided to enroll our son here in the Middle School! I feel confident that he is getting the best in our community. The school leadership & teachers are making sure things continue at a high level. I feel good about the direction of this school. We look forward to all the terrific things the Middle School will accomplish, this year & next. He will actually be able to finish 8th grade having already completed Geometry... Go Lynx!
--Submitted by a parent

Landmark is an amazing school. I am so glad to have my son there. The school is all about the kids. The teachers never give up. When my son enrolled he was already doing very well. The teachers didn't let him rest. They pushed him to new heights and I couldn't be happier. The middle school has really come together and the students seem very happy. There are some great before and after school programs that enrich the day. Overall, I am very pleased with this school.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended Landmark for the past two years. What a blessing the middle school has been for my daughter. The teachers were amazingly hard working and dedicated to my child's success. Many teachers were willing to work with her before or after school with difficult concepts. I saw my child excel in math and writing these past years; both of which were areas of struggle for my daughter previously. The teachers are all highly qualified in there field. Teachers are approachable and easy to work with. It was so nice to have my child in such a structured and academic focused school. It was nice to have my child in a school where the teachers know her and encourage her success.
--Submitted by a parent

Our daughter started in the Spring of 5th grade. All was well till 7th grade. They went through several teachers in the first few months of school. The students are not held accountable for their behavior and disrupt classes, have no respect for the teachers. This year the bullying continues and lost one teacher two months into school. Dress code went down hill. There seems to be more parties/free time in 8th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel so lucky to work with such a dedicated and passionate staff and administration. The professional development we receive through our parent company is unparalled. It shows in continued growth and achievement in our students. We engage the students in fun research based learning activities that are motivating and get them up and moving. It's wonderful to have an administration that supports our growth as professionals. I love the Landmark community of parents, teachers, and students that all work together to achieve the common goal of making learning fun.
--Submitted by a teacher

When we first started at Landmark we were very happy. There are many great teachers who really care about the students. There is very little physical activity with one small recess for most grades. The kids in K-2 have a very difficult time sitting still and as a result act out with poor behavior. Academic standards have gone down, parents concerns are not heard, and there is an unwelcome feeling throughout the school. There is no joy or fun in the school. The middle school offers nothing for the students and many of the teachers seem to dislike the students. There is no technology in the school and while they have computers they are Never used. The new grading system continues to be a mess with each teacher grading differently. Awards change without notice or criteria given. There is no help given to kids who are struggling and there are no extra programs for the gifted and talented kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I have 4 students in Landmark- 6th, 4th, 3rd and Kindergarten. They LOVE it here!! The moral focus, virtues, values and praise they receive to build self esteem and character is fantastic. They have truly developed as leaders. The fact that every teacher knows every student and their siblings and their parents is an invaluable tool in their education. It keeps accountability high and the bar is set high for every student to excel. I have 2 honor roll kids (and YES they are getting the extra challenge work they need to stay that way!) I have "average" kid who has improved greatly since being here and 1 who was in danger of being held back last year at Jeffco schools. The admin at Landmark worked with him all summer and tutoring and as a result, he missed this semesters honor roll by only 1 class....... We will be at Landmark until our Kindergartner is in 8th grade. All I can say NHA is PLEASE PLEASE open up a high school!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My children have attended this school since it opened. At first I was very happy with the school, but as time goes on and my children advance, I see the cracks. This school does an excellent job in motivating parents to "believe" that what they are doing is superior, but sadly, the business of selling the school is their greatest strength. The teachers and staff have little experience. Yes, this is so they can pay them less, but also so they can teach their teachers how to constantly pitch the product. The teaching philosophies are dogmatic, passed off as advanced, without being so. This school really falls apart when it comes to middle school, as it simply isn't capable of meeting the needs of these grades in the slightest. The enrichment aspect of this school is laughable. It's all smoke and mirrors. This will be our last year at Landmark.
--Submitted by a parent

This has been the BEST school my son has been to, and he has been to 3 in our area. The teachers CARE about our children and it is like one big happy family. The staff is truly amazing! They help you out in any way they can. The teachers are great and the parents are kept in the loop on everything. I can't think of any other place I'd want my son to go to school.
--Submitted by a parent