Cedars International Academy

I disagree with this negative review as both a school staff member and a parent. As a member of the staff, I am proud to say that we have made major strides here at Cedars in both terms of academics and school culture. Academically, we are a recognized school where our students' learning is our number one priority. As a school, we have become a tight knit group and that learns from each other. I am proud to say that we only had to hire 2 new teachers this year (we have a total of 15 certified teachers on staff). As a parent, I am very selective in where I send my children. All of my other children attended private schools in elementary. Yet, I am proud that my child attends Cedars. His teacher is phenomenal! She is innovative, caring, highly structured and caters instruction to his needs. The administrative team is positive and the members are very invested in the community as instructional leaders and school families. Discipline and structure guidelines have been in place since before school started this year. This is one community that is moving forward in a positive and exciting manner!
--Submitted by a teacher

This is a great elementary school, however, administration does not know how to handle middle school. The discipline policy is reactive rather than proactive, which reinforces terrible habits in students. In addition, teachers are given insufficient amount of time to properly prepare lessons. The teacher retention rate speaks for itself.
--Submitted by a teacher

This school has provided my students with everything they need to be successful. I am very happy with the progress they are making. Dr. Diaz is very easy to talk to and willing to listen to the parents. I especially like the diversity of the population at this school
--Submitted by a parent

The school has what schools around it need to have. It provides its students with hands on learning, small class size, and teachers that strive to ensure the students exceed their own expectations. It may be smaller in size, but it makes up for it in education, dedication, and individuality. I would definitely recommend this school for parents looking for a new school for their child(ren).
--Submitted by a parent

I read some of the reviews and I honestly have no idea what some people are saying. My children have been at the school for over two years and their teachers are absolutely wonderful. Some work does come from edhelper, which many schools use! What is so bad about it? Its a great website, that allows students to get presented with information being taught in class a number of times. However, they don't just use edhelper, other educational books are used. Test scores for my children, as well as other parents I've talked to have increased. The teachers work hard and are dedicated to the students, You get what you can't get at the surrounding schools. They have smaller class sizes, hands on learning, and interactive teaching techniques. They are just wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

Cedar's is a great school. Parent involvement is highly encouraged & welcomed. I Iove that the entire staff knows EVERY child's name.
--Submitted by a parent

The staff & teachers are very caring and make the school feel like a community.My children have been at Cedars over 4 years and during this time they have developed strong study habbits and have built a solid learning foundation.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my sons second year at CIA and he is very happy to be here. The principal and staff share a very cohesive working relationship. The staff is dedicated to building an environment of academic and social growth. The PTO is also a very important asset to the campus, working tirelessly for the needs of the students.
--Submitted by a parent

Great students, teachers, and staff. Wonderful warm inviting environment. Challenging curriculum, great cafeteria, growing campus, pride is evident among the community.
--Submitted by a parent

In my opinion, the teachers who left needed to go. Many were yellers and not good at classroom management. The kids at Cedars are generally very good kids, many are extremely bright and creative, but most come from working families who may lack some of the resources more posh districts have. The thing I love about Cedars is the small school atmosphere and the deication to the whole child. Classes are as small as ten kids and none are larger than 18.
--Submitted by a parent