Willow Creek Charter School in Bullhead, Arizona

“My child was struggling in public school and attended this school for a while. He has had to return to public school and no longer struggles but excels. If this school is so out of date, under trained and just doesn t have it together, what does this say about the public school system. I think the school is great.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I'm a parent at WIllow Creek Charter School and I feel so blessed to have my child there. Everyday, I am confident that he is surrounded by the wonderful teachers and staff that care deeply for my child's well being, emotional development and academic achievement. When I visit the campus I am greeted by friendly faces and a family-like atmosphere. Thank you all for the amazing work you do.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I taught here for a couple of years. I believe every staff member cares about children. Unfortunately, leadership is poor. The turnover rate for teachers and students is very high. Little Parent involvement. Astonishingly, no school-wide intervention or assessment plan is in place. So students wait to fail and then get tested for special education. As for curriculum goes, Saxon Math & Open Court is used halfhazardly. The materials are old and teachers don't get proper training on how to use them. Much of the instruction is done by teacher aides who have little to no training. Aides teach Art, P.E., Computers, Spanish, and Music. There are no after or before school activities. Discipline problems are prevelant. After working hard to better the lives of the students at this school it is disappointing at how little has changed.”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“A lot has changed since 2006, there is a lack of strong leadership and the arts programs are no longer what they were. A sad disappointment.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“wonderful curriculum, the teachers care about the students and their abilities to learn, and the rules of the school are strict. No one has the right to interfer with anothers learning. The school does not put up with drugs, name calling, disapline problems, disrespect, etc. They are on the student immediately for any infractions. The State of Arizona should offer more funding for a school like this one that offers safety and a wonderful learning environment.' The staff is willing to work with all students to assure they receive the academic education they require, whether it be by assisting a student who is delayed or helping a student accelerate beyond his/her grade level. 'Wonderful school. It feels more like a family atmosphere. Because it is smaller, most of the teachers know every student.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Wonderful school. It feels more like a family atmosphere. Because it is smaller, most of the teachers know every student. Parents are encouraged (but not required)to volunteer inside and outside the classroom. The multi-level classrooms allow the students to work at their level or above. Computer classes are taught at every grade level. The fine arts program includes music, drama, drawing, painting, ceramics and more.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I am so thankful for Painted Pony. The staff is willing to work with all students to assure they receive the academic education they require, whether it be by assisting a student who is delayed or helping a student accelerate beyond his/her grade level. My child loves Painted Pony. At Painted Pony, everyone is a part of the family. If only all schools could be so close knit and caring.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Painted Pony has been a wonderful alternative to Public School. Public Schools have gotten out of control (lack of supervision by Principals, drugs, uncaring teachers, unsafe playgrounds, teasing, etc.). Painted Pony, although small, and in need of additional funding, has a wonderful curriculum, the teachers care about the students and their abilities to learn, and the rules of the school are strict. No one has the right to interfer with anothers learning. The school does not put up with drugs, name calling, disapline problems, disrespect, etc. They are on the student immediately for any infractions. The State of Arizona should offer more funding for a school like this one that offers safety and a wonderful learning environment.”
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