Research Canyon Pointe Academy charter Schools in Phoenix, Arizona

“Love the one on one attention and the camaradaty the staff has with each other.”

“Our son started at Canyon Pointe last year in kindergarten. It has been an excellent experience since day one. He advances to higher grades for reading and math, but still has other subjects with his peers. This has given him the ability to learn at a faster pace, and taught him to adjust socially with all age groups. He has exposure to children of all ages in an after school game club also. I have always had immediate responses from all teachers and the principal when I have questions. My son has received very personalized attention regarding special homework requests. Each teacher has gone above and beyond sending home extra work to keep him motivated and learning. This is a school that doesn t just teach to the state level, but really goes the extra mile to excel. There should be more of that in the public schools. All of the teachers seem to be involved with more than just their own class also. The drop off and pick up process is amazing compared to any school that I have seen or heard about. All teachers and principal are involved, and I feel like it is also a safer process than most. This is an especially good school if you are an involved parent.”

“I love this school. I have 2 kids enrolled and they have both been there since Kindergarten. Mrs Rhone is a great asset to the school now that she is acting principle. My son had her in first grade and she was great as a teacher as well. The communication is good. There are student planners that are checked daily and you can communicate with the teacher that way or via email as well as phone. I have always been responded to in a timely manner most often same day. The staff knows who your child is and who should be picking up your child. As far as the learning goes. The teachers take the extra step to help your child and ensure they are where they need to be.”

“The school is great academically but lacks the ability to deal with 'special needs' children. Although I requested a 504 plan for my child, it took weeks to arrange anything and I ended up withdrawing my child. I was not happy with the lack of communication about issues, even though I reached out to the teachers and the administration about staying informed.”

“Thank you Canyon Pointe Academy Staff for all that you do. My Daughter started there in Kindergarten & is now in 3rd grade. I feel that this school is the best. The education is top quality and the staff is very caring and loving. She has been on the Honor Roll or Principals list every quarter she's been there. She also loves her school. The communication between the teachers/staff and the parents is fantastic. I am thrilled that I found this school. Thanks to all staff of Canyon Pointe!”

“I am very diapointed with this school. I have asked many time for better communication from the staff and have yet to receive it. My son is new to the school this year has been moved back a grade becuase of the change in reading programs which I do feel that the one at Canynon Pointe has much potential, but not when the parent does not really know what to do to help the child. I am disapointed for the third time and plan on moving my child back to public school after Christmas break. If you are a mind reader, then this school is for your family.”

“We have had our son at North Pointe(Canyon) since July 2007. We are very happy with the school and teachers. Like most schools, there are some good teachers and some not so good. We believe that the change in the admin. staff is for the better and Ms. Rhone will be an excellent Principal as she truly cares about her students. Our son has homework every night and we are kept up on how he is doing. Overall this is a super school and we would recommend it to anyone. The only downfall is the campus itself. They lack the funding to build out but the most impt. thing is education not buildings and they have that in spades.”

“My daughter has been to NPA since 4th grade. Shes made a lot of friends unlike her old public school. The educational level is extremly high. In math and reading helpers test the new students to see where there at. That is great so your child will be int the right math/reading class. My daughter is in 6th grade and loves her teacher. All the teachers are wonderful so if your looking for a good school then NPA is the right place for you!”

“I would not rate this as an 8. Very disappointed in the attitude of teachers and staff. Moved my child to another charter school.”

“This school is a great school, the academice level is very high. My daughter is in sixth grade and she is doing allgebra one along with eight other children. She is keeping straight A's ad B's on her report card as she dose theater,band,after school sports,and more.She has been at the school sence it opended so she helps new studens get around. She loves the teachers,the principale, and the students. She is geting ready to go to the Prep next year. I've been happy with this schol for a long time and I hope you come and love it too!!!!!!!!!!! Go NPA Lions”

“I am currently looking to move my daughter out after one month. The school is not organized. The morning of orientation they knew the air was out in the room they choose. The held orientation in the same room anyway at 6 pm, instead of moving it to a room with air. They don't check fund raisers for accuracy before sending everything home. They are changing the principal and teachers already. When I picked her up today, she had fallen during recess. This is not the first time she has come home with dirt embedded injuries.”

“We have had our children at North Pointe Academy for three years. It used to be a great place for our family. Not anymore. We are disappointed in the decline. The negative is just too great this last year. We are upset with the way the school is run now. There is a lack of overall caring by the administrators. The teachers seem so stressed at the end of the year. The fun has gone out of this school when a great principal left.”

“We used to love North Pointe Academy, but since Kim Agnew left things have gone downhill very quickly. She cared about the students, teachers, and is a seasoned educator. The new administration is inexperienced and the decline in the school shows. We are leaving next year.”

“2005-2006 was our first year at North Pointe. Before making the decision to move our kids to North Pointe, we did much research, soul searching, prayer. Sacrifices had to be made. For example, just getting them to and from school and activities requires driving 700-1000 miles per week. Has it been worth it? Absolutely! All three of our children have done better academically and socially than they have ever done in any previous school. They have all been Honor Students for the entire year. They have all mixed socially without pressures and conflicts experienced in previous schools. They have all matured mentally. Each of them has (on their own) made significant decisions concerning their life-style, acquaintances, and activity participation with only minimal guidance from Mom and Dad. We look forward to our future at North Pointe.”

“We love North Pointe! This school has been a life-saver. If you have a child with special needs, this is the school for you. The teachers are highly qualified, motivated, and dedicated. The administration is professional, fun, caring and sets high expectation for the students. There are only a few draw-backs, of wich none are the education, teachers or administration. One is the distance of the school if you live in the far west or south valley,and that riding the bus is not free. The other is the almost constant fundraising and the fact that all of the familiy nights include paying for a meal even though the food is donated. Field trips are not free and there are some classroom fees. In other words the school does not have a lot of money and the parents pay for it. However, the education and family feel is priceless!”

“The absolute best school for my child! I made a mistake and took my child out to go to her 'home school' in the neighborhood. I was back in less than two weeks! Horray for North Pointe Academy! My daughter loves it and the biggest mistake was taking her out! Wonderful third grade teachers!”

“This is a great school! The only draw back is the distance from the Prep. The school also asks for money for various activities which would make it less affordable for lower income families. Education is great but grants would be great to offset the costs of field trips and other 'necessary' offerings the school has.”

“Not as happy with the school as we had hoped”

“To Whom It May Concern, My child was in NPA for one year. The teachers and staff there where the best thing that ever happen to my child. Not only did they help my child with her education but after she left the school and went to the Prep. They have followed through on her education still. The school cares about the children as well as their education. If you every think that there might be a problem you can always talk to the teachers. I would send any child to the NPA or the NPP. Before I sent my child any where. I would like to think , Mr. Lindsay , Mrs. Johnston and Dean Agnew if it wasn t for them my child may still be lost in the system. I know that when a child go home or at the end of the year they still care and follow up on any thing that they are worried about. Just remember if you want your child to have the best education take them here and then to the Prep. Their not in to getting the money their there to make sure your child gets the best education that they can. Thank You Very Much, Debbie P.”

“My daughter had a rough start in Mr. Lindsay's class room in 5th Grade. When she moved onto 6th grade all she could do was ask for Mr. Lindsay to be her teacher in 6th grade too. She went from the 50th percentile in all her AIMS testing to 80-90% in all subjects since attending this school. The staff and Administration are focused on education and really have a no nonsense approach to bad behavior... It's not accepted! Do your work, Parents be involved and your experience will be the best ever! It takes everyone to make this school run and the parent team is Awesome!”

“I have a child in North Point Academy and I love it. He is learning many more thing than he would in the public school system. The teachers all know him and myself by name. I love it!!!”

“We are very please with North Pointe Academcy. It is awesome.”

“My child is going to 6th grade and I am very pleased.”

“I would just like to say my child enjoyed herself this past year in Ms. Rogus's class. I have compared what she has learned to some of her other friends in different schools and I was just blown away by the advancement of this school. I can't wait to see how much she will learn in first grade. I recomend this school to every one I know. Thanks to all the staff.”

“They said my kindergarten son would be reading by Christmas and he did. I also appreciate the year round schedule, vacations in October are Great!”

“I would like to let every parent out there that the teachers and staff care about your child s education. They have helped my child with her reading and math . When my child started there this school year she was behind two grades in reading and in math. She is now in low 6th.grade reading and high 7th. Grade math. I feel that if you care about your child s education you should look in to putting your child here. They truly do care about your child s education .They will work with you and help in anyway to make sure you and your children feel good about the education in AZ.Thank You Very Much N.P.A. Mrs.Potter”

“north pointe is nice because it's a small school. The parents seem to be very involved. They also do alot of fieldtrips and activities.”

“Great teachers, great curriculum, wonderful dean. This school is strict: they have rules and expect students and parents to follow them. This leads to actual learning instead of these dedicated teachers spending all their time on discipline issues. There is a 'family' atsmosphere among students/teachers/staff/parents that I haven't seen at any other school. The kids are taught and expected to learn based on their individual abilites and most of them are doing work at grade levels higher than the grade thet are in. My only regret is that I didn't find this school sooner!”

“I love North Pointe Academy! The teachers are caring, the school is just the right size to enable learning for the students at the right level. The principal, Dean Agnew is the best, and keeps the school running smoothly. My son has attended for the past three years, and it has gotten better with each one. His teachers have been wonderful. I hope the school stays the same, with all the caring staff, and the great activities that are offered. And AIT, the after-school program, this year, is great!”

“Quality academics with lots of extracurricular activities make for a desirable school!”

“Very good school, awesome teachers.”

“This school is awesome! From the teachers to the administration everyone works hard to give the kids the best education, they are challenged and are able to experience things hands on! This school is the best!”

“What a great school. The administrators and teachers are wonderful.”

“I have 2 children at North Pointe and have never been happier. My son is in 1st grade this year but had Ms. Rogus last year and I can not believe what an amazing job she does. My son reads on a 2nd grade level and is doing math at a 2nd grade level. My daughter has a learning disability and the school has helped her so much that when she started last year she was reading at a 3rd grade level this year she is at her 6th grade level and her math is at a 5th grade level where before she was at high 3rd grade level. This school is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone in fact I do.”

“There are some great teachers here. I would recomend sending your student here if you want to give them a great education.”

“This school has high academics and a great support system for the students. There are small classes and spalding phoncs and core knowledge gives a lot of fun new things to learn.”

“North Pointe has been a very positive experience for my 6th grader. He has excelled in every subject and grown beyond my expectations while attending. The teachers and staff are very attentive and supportive for the children.”

“The curriculum at North Pointe Academy is outstanding. It allows all children to learn math and reading at their own educational level. Rather than educating the children based on their age/grade level, they educate on the child's knowlege level. Public schools have nowhere to place the gifted child that is not in grade 3 or above, N.P. places all children, regardless of age, in the appropriate setting. Kudos, North Point, for not wasting my childs valuable 'sponge' time. Oh, and they have fun, too!”

“The schools curriculum is awesome. Parent involvement and extracurricular activities are great. They show the kids that having fun and enjoying your surroundings can also be a great learning tool. However their lack of intelligence on how to handle children with special needs is very disappointing. They have very little patience with children with special needs instead of working with the parents and trying to find a better way to handle the situation (IE: informing the parent of such programs as 'Special Education/Idea' and 'Section 504,' both programs to help parents of students and the school with special needs issues).”

“My experience with North Pointe Academy has been the best! My boys are doing so well this year especially my 5th grader. Mr. Lindsay is the most wonderful asset to my sons life. He is the best teacher we have had the privledge to be involved with. He cares so much about the overall success of his students that he pours his life into them. If it weren't for Mr. Lindsay my son would not be as successful as he is today. I have to say again, that Mr Lindsay is the best teacher my son has ever had. Thank you Mr. Lindsay !I hope you know you are very appreciated. Keep up the great work!”

“I have 3 boys at N. Pointe. They've only been there a month. We've moved. I love the school. Very organized, and disciplined. I love the inforcement of uniforms. Academically I think they're the best. My boys admit it's tough but they know they have learned a lot since they have been at N.P.A. I am very impressed.”

“Mrs. Agnew, the Dean of Elementary Education is wonderful! Mr. Day, 6th grade teacher is one of the best. My son is doing great in his class. High standards with a dose of fun - a great combination.”