Vanguard Classical School - East

17101 East Ohio Drive

School District

Adams-Arapahoe 28j
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 31, 2024

As a parent seeing my child playing an instrument in the same room they use as the gym and lunchroom, using the lunch tables as seats was very sad for me. This school is super broke I don t even understand why I have to 50 dollars to get entry when it's so broke my son told me that the boys middle school bathroom does not have towels in it to dry his hands so he wipes it on his shirt this is very sad for me, In the next month or so I will take my child out of this hell that they call a school. Don't put your child in this torture, I don't recommend this school.
Submitted by teacher on September 06, 2022

This school is wonderful! Each teacher works hard to create a positive and supportive environment for the students. They really go the extra mile to make sure each student has the tools needed in order to succeed!
Submitted by teacher on August 26, 2022

This school is amazing! They have such a friendly and supportive community for students to be who they want to be. The smaller class sizes mean that your students will get all the attention and help they need to be the most successful.
Submitted by student on May 02, 2022

I hate this school so much they are really poor the stairs are literally falling apart the gym isn't even a gym its a cafeteria, there is no math teacher and thy make you do edmentum which is really stressful. This school makes you pay 50 dollars to enter but they can't even build a field all they have is a bunch of space fulled with dirt and weeds. The hallways are very stinky. The student stink so bad that they stink up the whole "gym". The bathrooms are falling apart, the girls bathroom sink doesn't even work and they don't even try to fix it. Many teachers left the school, I wouldn't be surprised with these school conditions
Submitted by other on September 28, 2021

Staff make excuses for staff, Board makes excuses for board. They do not want to follow the IEP guidelines let alone the 504 American disabilities act. They do not take accountability for their actions. Teachers and put hands on students.Their department for children with special needs is below average. Staff members don’t talk to their leaders!
Submitted by parent on August 11, 2021

I love it it is a great school.
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2021

My child has attended VCE since K. From the day I left my child on day1, I have felt that they have cared. The show up every day with a passion to teach all children and then put up with adults who criticize. I have my issues, but those are parenting related. Vigorous and thought provoking are words that come to mind when I think of VCE. I believe that the school rose to the challenge of the pandemic and have come out wiser and stronger. The new year is about to begin. I am looking forward to meeting my child’s teachers and finding new ways to motivate.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2021

I recommend this school because my kids love this school and the teachers. After all, they are all nice teachers. This is the best school in the Aurora area. I moved my two kids two years ago, they got straight A in this school I love all of the staff and teachers And don't forget the principal. Especially in 2020 and 2021, they helped my kids move on. Thank you for all of your help and I really appreciate it.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2021

Great Charter School. We love the teachers and the style of teaching. My Child has been at Vanguard East since 1st Grade and we plan on finishing there.
Submitted by teacher on April 16, 2021

This school has been a blessing for us during the pandemic. I switched my daughter here because of their online model, and I am so happy I did! I have been so impressed by the staff and the administration! She is learning back in person now, and even though she was new to the school this year, all of the students were welcoming. She was bullied at her previous school, and nobody did anything about it. Now, she comes home excited to go to school the next day! She has made so many new friends, and the children are so nice. This school really does seem like a family. She loves her teacher and feels so cared for. The school is also great for students with special needs and gifted students. I love the challenging work that my daughter has been bringing home, and she loves math again! She comes home every day telling me what she learned, not because that's what she's supposed to do, but because she's actually excited about it! Her teacher has been very communicative about her growth throughout the year and is all-around stellar! I wholeheartedly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on April 09, 2021

We transferred my daughter to this school in the Fall of 2020 because she was not getting the education that she needed online at her previous school. The school has been wonderful, welcoming and actually has a developed curriculum that easily is taught remotely or in person. They also have live instructions, even as remote learning has taken place and have been available in all means to help my daughter succeed. The Gifted and Talented Program has been awesome, with meetings and laid-out plans, all of which I had to fight to receive at her previous school. The curriculum is challenging and supportive to learning. My son will be starting Kindergarten in the fall and will also be attending Vanguard. Thank you for everything!
Submitted by other on April 06, 2021

This is a great school. Both campuses offer a consistent experience with the East campus offering a high school option. High school at East campus provides a unique experience with small class sizes focused on academics. The sports program is growing now that the building is opening back up. This school has a rich past and a bright future.
Submitted by teacher on April 05, 2021

VCS East is more than just a school, it is a family! This is a place where staff, students and families are set up for success!
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2021

i have been part of the VCS for a few years now. i find them to be very hands on with my kids. they always lets me know if something is going on and always take my feelings into consideration. my only con is not against the school its self really its i wish they had more funding so they could have everything they need to really blossom!
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2021

One of the most unique aspects of Vanguard Classical School (East Campus) is its strive to incorporate Character Education into the curriculum. Social-Emotional Learning is not just a piece of our students' experiences here, but the backbone. Students meet with a homeroom advisor at least once a day and address topics such as bullying, character development, and how to volunteer in their communities.
Submitted by teacher on March 30, 2021

VCS- East is a family. The staff and students embrace our diverse population and have established a culture of our own. We have remained strong through the pandemic. We have endured challenges, like all schools and businesses, and we have come out even stronger on the other side. You will find our academics to be rigorous, our character education to be essential and effective, and our staff unbeatable. VCS- East is a safe place where your child will be loved, treated with utmost respect and kindness, and feel at home.
Submitted by other on March 30, 2021

I have had a really positive experience with leadership. I believe that they care a lot about the school and about the staff that they employ and have tried their very best over this pandemic. I have seen a lot of extremely smart, diverse and motivated students come from the school, and that makes me very proud to work here.
Submitted by teacher on March 30, 2021

While my experience at this school is limited to a pandemic school year, I will say I'm impressed with the commitment and dedication to the students that the teachers have. Students who have been actively engaged online are showing academic growth even from a remote setting. I look forward to returning in person 5 days a week and seeing a new level of interaction and dedication to the students.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2021

I am fairly new to the school and am super impressed by what I have experienced already. This school has actually been thriving during the pandemic. Students have not experienced the learning loss that has happened with other schools. The transition from in person to online, hybrid learning, and now back to in person learning has been seamless. The staff and teachers at this school love our kiddos! It definitely feels like home. The staff's main priority is that students will be safe as they return to in person instruction. Teachers have been on-point with instruction the whole way through . . . I couldn't be happier with what I have seen, and am so glad to be part of the VCS family!
Submitted by teacher on April 22, 2019

despite some positive experiences teaching in the Lower School, teaching here was a nightmare - spare yourself enduring your own nightmare by seeking out ANY other school where to teach