Keystone School

My son is happy to go to school again! This school is one of the strongest K-12 academic institutions in the southwest, without doubt. I have seen the light come back into his eyes with regards to learning. He comes home happy and I am amazed daily by what he has learned that day. The environment is one of small classes and high standards. Couple that with professional educators and motivated students and it cannot be beat.
--Submitted by a parent

I would think carefully before enrolling your child in Keystone. I have often been given innacurate or incomplete information from the 'representatives' who answer the phones. The misinformation I was given was detrimental to my child's education. Sometimes the staff also has a dismissive and condescending attitude toward the parents. My son is a straight A student and a pilot in training so my issue has nothing to do with with his ability to succeed. I've also noticed some online cliqueness. Personally, I would rather my son spend his time away from his studies on activities that require face to face interaction so this part is not an issue for us. I have heard from other students that it is a problem for them.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently am an 8th grader at Keystone, I am have made awesome friends(: Keystone is an AMAZING school but extremely challenging! For example two nights ago I have 4 and a half hours of homework! Yes Keystone is an amazing school but very hard!!!!!! If you want your child to go here make you sure you let them know it is hard for new kids to make friends and that they need to be prepared for many pop quizzes haha(: Please take it into serious consideration before sending your child to Keystone, it is like geek school THERE ARE NO NERDS BECAUSE WE ARE ALL NERDS!!!

I am currently a 7th grader at Keystone School. Though this school has many great aspects, the fact of popularity does still run throughout each grade level, though not as much as other schools. Each child is certainly happy and receives good academic lessons. In every school there are people that look down on others, including Keystone. Look, the point that I'm trying to make is that Keystone could be better by having a stronger academic goal to shape the students, eliminating all of the bad factors of Keystone. Overall, my experience at Keystone has been well...the teachers are nice and understanding, and they really know what each child needs.

At Keystone, the students all want to be there, are motivated and bright, and have families that value education. Keystone provides an environment that is supportive, diverse (racially, culturally and economically) and most importantly values academic excellence (not popularity, who drives the flashiest car or carries the newest designer purse, family prominence, football or cheerleading). The focus is clearly academic acheivement and ethical growth. The Head of School is young, smart, and dynamic and his children attend meaning he's got personal buy-in. His administration goes to great lengths to minimize the distractions for the teachers, allowing them to focus on educating the students. The instuctor to student ratio is among the best in the city. All KS grads go to college, including the best in the country. I have two daughters there and this school enables them to excel, enjoy school, and feel proud of being smart, not derided for being the geeky nerd, or the smart girl. This is the school to be where it is cool to be smart.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids want to go to school again since I moved them to Keystone. The teachers are fun and loving to teach, kids have lots a freedom develop their interests and are always happily busy. The new principal is heavily involved in all aspects of the school. I am not that much involved any more because I know my kids are in good hands. They are encouraged, stimulated, engaged, learning, developing, and happy. Can't ask for more.
--Submitted by a parent

The academics are the best in the city if not the state. I love the fact that many of the faculty have advanced degrees. The Head of School is second to none. The parents are unpretencious and care about their children and the Keystone community.
--Submitted by a parent

I am currently a 7th grader at Keystone School. My school has always been known for it's acodemics, but our athletics are starting to catch upas we have a weight training program and lots of free time during the school day to play sports.
--Submitted by a student

Hi, I'm currently a sophomore at Keystone, and I think the school is excellent. I've been going here since kindergarden and have loved every moment of it. Sometimes the atmosphere can seem a little small, but most of the time it is the best. The curriculum may push you to your limits sometimes, but it really is worth it. The friends that you make at Keystone you will most probably keep for the rest of your life. Yes, there may be some minor dents in the beauty of Keystone, like there not being much support for athletics, but as being an athelete myself, it definately sustains one's want to be in a sport. Just don't expect to get a scholarship or anything like that for athletics.
--Submitted by a student

This is our second year at Keystone. We have found the school very responsive to our child's needs. They have a wonderful curriculum, very attentive teachers and staff. It is a warm, wonderful environment.
--Submitted by a parent