Paradise Valley/Machado Elementary School

Posted March 10, 2007

My son is only in Kindergarten but his teacher is absolutely amazing! She has given him a foundation that has exceeded my expectations! I was a teacher myself so I know a good teacher when I see one. Her patience, style, loving learning environment is more than any parent could ask for. I feel that she has set my child up for an educational success. Thank you!
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Posted October 11, 2006

I feel that Paradise Valley/Machado Elementary school has wonderful parent support. It is in a wonderful close knit community. I am not happy with the education my children are getting. One of my children seems to be very behind in reading and there doesn't seem to be much support or acknowledgement of the problem. My other child is ahead in both math and reading and is stagnant. Not being challenged to his fullest ability. It is very frustrating as a parent to see this. My first child was sent to summer school because of being behind in reading. It was the biggest waist of time. She did not gain anything from her experience. I think we need more teachers who really care and know there children. We of course have not had all the teachers and there may be some really good ones. I just haven't experienced them yet.
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Posted September 11, 2006

We are starting our fourth year at Paradise Valley; I have a daughter in 3rd grade and a daughter in 1st. My husband and I have been very pleased with our daughter's education so far. The teachers that we have encountered are outstanding. Despite the high principal turnover rate (we are on the third one in four years), we feel that due to the high amount of parental involvement and strong sense of community, this school has been awesome. Our new principal has been doing a great job thus far and I appreciate her determination and dedication to our school. We wouldn't think of putting our daughters anywhere else!
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Posted August 24, 2004

Paradise Valley is a 'fair' school, however I am not impressed with California's school systems on a whole to begin with. I feel that 'teacher' involvement is this school's best attribute with management falling short to the worst. The teachers make it worth while as I believe most of them really try to put their 'class' first. Principal James Hamilton seems to only care about these children when it does not interfere with his 'status'. I feel that the school district in general, as well as Mr. Hamilton, will turn their back on children in need, rather than offer any assistance to the well being of these children. It is a big disappointment, to me as well as many parents that I speak to, to not be able to depend on 'your child's school' when in need. But if you have a child who poses no threat to the schools atmosphere, hurray!
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