Evergreen Academy

We left this school in August of 2011. It was the best decision we have ever made. Our Child was being watched by unlicensed teenagers and frequently had full diapers when I picked her up. The management was offensive and rude to us, very unprofessional and unresponsive to our concerns. Additionally, they dismissed our inquiries about a Probationary Status Letter from the State of Colorado by stating since it wasn t my child involved, it wasn t my concern. I would never recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I Love Love Love this school!!! Everyone at this school is compassionate and truly love what they do. It really shows; I couldn't be happier!
--Submitted by a parent

nice smaller school setting, core curriculum program

My children have had the best year here so far. My kindergartener is reading fluently. My grade schooler loves her teacher and her friends. I am so delighted with this school that I wish everyone knew that we don't have to drive down the hill to get a quality Christian education. My children write well, and are at least a year ahead of my neighbor's public school kids in math. I couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a father of two children who have been at EA for several years. I have been very happy with the administration, staff, and other families. My kids are excelling academically and are well cared for. EA is an outstanding school that teaches an excellent and challenging curriculum, as well as the opportunity to learn Christian values such as patience, kindness, and forgiveness. The school is small in number, but big in heart. EA has more support from their teachers, area pastors, and school families then ever before!
--Submitted by a parent

AS a certified elementary school teacher, I think all children should have the opportunities for academic and spiritual growth available at EA. I have taught in public schools and reviewed extensive curricula, and find that EA's is top notch. (Especially math and science) I have had two children spend several years at EA, as well as one who is now in public HS and thriving. (3.4 honors last year) EA's only problem seems to have been a divisive board that thankfully is no longer in existence. My children are thriving this year in two multi age classes, which, as a teacher myself, I see the wisdom therein. My younger child who is gifted in math, has been in the older math group for years.My other child is gifted in English, gets plenty of attention with the older kids. Keep it up, EA! Signed, A happy mom
--Submitted by a parent

No child should ever replicate our daughter's experience from last year, hence this submission. From my perspective, I haven't seen Evergreen Academy (EA) make changes that guarantee the past won't repeat itself. It is my opinion that this 501c3 is still not accountable to its mission nor has it removed its conflict of interest. As such, I no longer trust EA with our daughters. I pray Evergreen has access to a Christian school but I can t endorse Evergreen Academy in this capacity. I grade EA an A+ for curriculum (excluding science) and scenic setting, but an F for academic execution, leadership, testing integrity, enforcement of standards, safety, fiscal responsibility, positive kid and staff mentoring, and 'kids-first' accountability. After a few weeks at our new Christian school I could visably see how depriving last year's mixed-aged classes, resource constraints, and ineffective mentoring were to our daughter's development. Both are thriving now.
--Submitted by Patti Peters, a parent

Although this is just our second year at Evergreen Academy, we now have two kids there. This is a place where the kids are known, loved, and very well educated. We are thrilled with the way things are going this year in what is a now, a super positive environment. Lessons have been learned and the school is stronger for it. There really is no other option, in our minds, in the Evergreen/Conifer area.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff hired this year are doing an excellent job at getting to know the children and one another in such a short time. It's amazing to see how much love is shown to the children in just the first few weeks of the new year. The teachers are patient with the mixed classes and have communicated with parents on an unbelievable level! Weekly class emails, notes and phone calls to keep us parents up to date...just amazing! We're so happy to have made the decision to place our children in EA!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had several grandkids go through the EA system since it opened its doors in 1995. I have also had children go through the local public schools, and while they were acceptable, there is no comparison to the education and environment my grandkids are now receiving. I see that my grandkids are knowledgeable and get excited about difficult subject matter. I have gotten to know the administration. They are well qualified, responsive to me and everyone I see. I find the principle, assistant and teachers to be very ethical and helpful to me. I am a very experienced parent. I would not hesitate to send any child to EA for a good, solid Christian education,
--Submitted by a parent