Desert Cove Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona

“Excellent teachers, great school. Keep up the good work”
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“For now I will just say that I have beento several school throughtout the valley and my kids were in 'the best' school in the same district; but i am so happy my children are back at Dessert Cove. The teachers are amazing, the office staff is always very friendly and helpful.”
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“I am very, very very pleased with desert cove as a school!!! I also have a first grader there who loves her teacher and her school!!! she is excited to go everyday!!! we have been blessed with her first two years in school that she had such a wonderful school to go too and more importantly such great teachers!!!! She loves her principal and is thrilled that he says hello to every student by name!!! I am glad that my other kids will be going to Desert Cove too- thanks to all the staff who make this a wonderful envirnment for the children!!!”
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“I have a 1st grader that requires constant reminders to stay on task. . . follow directions. He is bright but has always required these reminders. This school continues to gloss over his needs and focus on the overall classroom environment. My son has 'fallen behind' his peers in his reading ability and will now be placed in a tutoring program (free at the school - thankfully). I would love to see follow through on promises to work with him instead of recriminations that I need to read to him more or statements that he needs to 'stay on task' followed by little to no suggestions on how to achieve this requirement. I have begun to feel that this is a good school that just can't meet my particular child's needs.”
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“My son attended Desert Cove after Gold Dust was closed. He was bullied constantly and the staff failed to act. The principal put off action repeatedly. Offenders are allowed to run rampant. If your child has any issues of any sort do not send him here. The amount of devastation that was done to my child's self esteem has not been repaired. It sounds like not much has changed by way of leadership at this school.”
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“The discipline measure are not consistent. The conferences are unstructured. The special schedule is confusing to follow. Too many 'clicks'.”
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“I have always thought of Desert Cove as a quality school and stayed in the area so that my children can attend however, we have seen the school decline and continue to be unsatisfied by the answers provided by the site administration. The school was just remodeled and is beautiful but the beautiful building leaves many academic needs. The classrooms are as outdated as the previous building due to the lack of current technology needed to provide a quality up-to-date education. Only one smartboard (which is a teaching tool that is becoming a technology necessity) was provided in the entire school building. Last year many children that received gifted services went without services for the entire second half of the school year due the lack of a gifted teacher. Even after administration was approached with the need to provide a substitute or additional services none were given. The approach seems to be take it or leave. I believe that teachers care but I wonder if the school has a true mission of success for all children and a plan to get there. My husband and I strongly believe in public education but, for the first time are looking educational alternatives for our children.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Desert Cove is a long standing elementary school with an excellent and very experienced staff! Teachers, administration and PTSO work beyond the call of duty to support the students. The school is not perfect, however it is obvious that the staff cares and is dedicated to the success of each child.”
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“The school has some very good teachers, a few active and involved parents and a great tradition of putting students first. Unfortunately, the school is desperate for some able and competent leadership. Both the principal and leaders of the parent group are dampening the spirit and enthusiasm of a great school.”
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“The building might be brand new, but don't let that fool you, there are many problems within, most of which stem from the principal. He might seem like he is interested in making the school a better place, but fails to follow through on action. A few of the teachers are way past the point at which they should be teaching, and 2 in particular which have severe health problems which cause each of them to be absent for weeks at a time. These bad apples detract from the great teachers and programs which are offered at the school, and slowly the good teachers are becoming discouraged, and leaving one by one.”
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“My daugher has attended Desert Cove Elementary now for 2 years. We have been very happy with the school. There is a very active, and strong PTO, and the principal really seems interested in helping make the school a better place. They have after school activities, including Choir/Drama, etc. We will be sad to see my daughter move on to Middle School next year, because these last two years have been wonderful. The teachers are also great, and really take an interest in every child.”
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“Great Public School, teachers have been there for YEARS, Principal is very involved, teaches in each class for a portion of a day - EVERY WEEK. Knows every child in the school.”
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“This school is great. One of the nicest schools in pv district.”
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“School is highly academic with a text-book approach. Children are expected to 'fit the mold' and 'outside-the-box' thinkers are not rewarded, but rather parent's are asked to take part in medicating the child. The Principal and staff are nice and helpful. Many are teachers with a long history under their belt. However, they fail to take action on promises made to subdue upset parents when problems arise. While this school is wonderful for the academics it lacks in the personal one-on-one approach. The individual student that can not keep up will quickly be left behind with little concern from teachers or peers.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“As a parent of a special needs child, I am happy to be part of a team that is completely dedicated to my son's education and well-being. There is also a sense of community that I have not experienced at other schools. The principal, the teachers, the administrative staff, just everyone has been so welcoming to my son and our family. I look forward to all four of my children attending school here.”
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“Desert Cove Elementary is a superior elementary school within the PVUSD system. Certainly the open enrollment figures of 29% reflect the fact that other parents, like myself, have selected Desert Cove as their school of choice over their designated schools. It is worth the trip!”
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“Desert Cove has been an inspiration to my daughter who is now in the 4th grade. Her teachers have been excellent in the matter of helping the children to become a part of society and in wanting to learn. My daughter has been very excited about wanting to read more on a daily basis and to be involved in the community. The teachers are preparing the students for Jr. high and High school level by teaching them to enjoy school and the work they produce. The accomplishments go on. The school has also taken an approach of safety for the children that I am very comfortable with. Since my daughter is my only child, I am very protective to say the least. I feel that Desert Cove takes pride in their children and in their safety.”
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