Vector Prep And Arts Academy

2020 North Arizona Avenue

School District

Vector Inc.
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by other on April 26, 2024

Wednesday evening I attended an Art Show with my Grandchildren. Living out of town deprives us the opportunity to engage in and support their school activities so I was super-excited when the kids asked me to take them. I was impressed as I walked around and saw their projects. It appeared that great efforts were taken by the school to ensure the success of this program. They were tickled to get their faces painted and to have balloons twisted.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2023

Vector Prep is a hidden gem! The teachers are phenomenal and the curriculum is challenging without being over whelming. The focus on athletics (mainly basketball) and arts is perfect for my child. The class sizes are small and we love that the school is K-12. There is a very obvious tight-knit feel to the school.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2019

Terrible! And do not recommend anyone to take their kids to vector prep.
Submitted by teacher on January 23, 2019

This is my second year here at this school. I have never seen a staff and administration so dedicated to the success of their students, parents and of each other.
Submitted by teacher on January 22, 2019

As a new teacher I am very happy with this school. the administration and staff are a delight to work with, but most importantly are the wonderful students we have.
Submitted by teacher on January 22, 2019

Overall I have had a very positive experience teaching at this school.
Submitted by teacher on January 22, 2019

My experience here has been good. I love that the students are exposed to the arts (dancing and music). It does make for a well-rounded student.
Submitted by teacher on January 14, 2019

As a new teacher to the school, the experience has been great. I visibly see lot of efforts from the school and the teachers to provide academic help, encouragement and motivation to the students. I feel positive, supporting atmosphere made by the principal, the staff, and all the other teachers. I love interacting and talking to the students, and all the grade levels told me that they love their homeroom teachers. I also often find teachers discussing academic support students need in the class and the lesson plans to meet the needs.
Submitted by teacher on January 11, 2019

My experience has been good. Teachers and staff are very respectful and professional. It is also wonderful for the students to have exposure to dance, music, art and PE on a weekly basis. The students love the big performances
Submitted by teacher on January 07, 2019

Vector is an awesome school with amazing teachers and admin staff. It is true family experience that I would not trade for the world!
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2018

We love Vector!! The family feeling they spread to everyone is wonderful. It's a loving community and you can see it. Teachers and admin get to know family's and are their when needed. My daughter at one point needed extra help and was given the one on one attention to succeed. The performing arts department only keeps getting better!!!
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2016

I have seen teachers work with students and parents for academic success. They work on individual learning for students who need enrichment and interventions. They love their students and keep them accountable for their classwork. Some kids struggle with the rigor but eventually they are successful due to the individual attention given to the children.
Submitted by parent on November 24, 2014

Vector is an AWESOME school. My grandchildren are doing so wonderful there. The staff and teachers really care about the students and their educational success.
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2014

Worst school ever def didn't want to believe everyone when they said all about the money but it is and on top of that they have no control over children and the principal actually LIES going back and forth talking to my sons daycare and not to me then lie and say it wasn't said on top of that they have you going in circles and everybody seems to be something they are not the teacher said kids walk around cussing and yelling but then my son gets in trouble and he is only 5 years old what about all these cussing kids in the school and I absolutely hate how the school is ran wish I would have known everyone told me AFTERWARDS my kid not perfect but They def need more qualified people Over the school a complete waste
Submitted by teacher on May 07, 2014

As a former employee there, I can honestly say the exterior certainly doesn't much the interior. It is a family run company, where all administrators and those in higher positions are in some way shape or form related. In the few months I was there I saw many teachers quit with good reasons. Those who remained, were ultimately fired or harassed into quitting. Students showed no respect for teachers and when a teacher did file a complaint, the student was rewarded instead. During training we were told kids are dollar signs. You hear that? Your kids, primarily the Native American kids, are seen as dollar signs. Not as students. It sickens me to know that many parents are still sending their kids to this school. There are many other charter schools that will actually care for your children and teach them. As far as the positive reviews good, it is very obvious that it is written by those who run the school, since they have children and/or grandchildren there.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2014

The focus in this school is on individual learning. They treat every student as an individual and make every effort to ensure a successful education. The administration is very approachable and they are always interested in hearing parent's opinions and often take action based on parental feedback.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2014

Let me start by saying if they didn't make me choose a star there would be NONE!!!!!!!They are failing, they are rude, have no knowledge on how to treat children parents or run a school. They are definitely all about the money. My children's friends are dropping Luke flies from school, they are going backwards academically. This school is a mess and a joke. Literally the extra programs are their selling point and that's about what you get. Other than the extra programs the staff and administration are a joke!
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2014

My daughter attends this school currently and we have had problems since the begining. She spent the first 2 months "reviewing" as her teacher put it and i have yet to see any real learning going on in this second semester. During parent teacher conference her teacher was emotionless about my concerns. I will be taking her out this coming school year. The only thing positive about vector prep is the nice looking campus, and that my child is happy with all the friends. They claim to not let your child off the bus (kinder/1st) unless the parent is there and never have i once seen them check to make sure there is someone there for the children, they dump these little children off on a busy street and rush off to the next stop because they are on a schedule. They leave the kids outside when its freezing in the morning because they dont have the staff to open the gym and let them play inside. Very very disappointed with this school.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2014

Vector offers the students an academic program that is structured around their individual needs. This year my child is in the computer lab on success maker which has helped in my child's reading development. I can access success maker at home so my child's academics can continue when he is with me and can continue to work on his reading. My child's reading level is continuing to advance every day and to see the smile on my son's face to know that he is getting the concept of reading is priceless. The staff and teachers work everyday to improve on the fundamentals for our children. Vector is more of a home away from home for my son, when you walk into the school you are greeted with a warm and friendly environment. Hat's off to the Administration for actually putting the children before the almighty dollar. My son is treated with the upmost respect so in return he is learning that respect is a two way street not just demanded by the faculty because they are his senior. What can I say about the Charter Holder, she is a grandmother to all of the children who attend her schools. Thank you for showing my son Love as well as teaching him what he needs in life to be successful
Submitted by other on December 18, 2013

This school is one of the few schools in Chandler that want kids to be successful through leadership, stage performances and academics with Success Maker and other inventive academic programs. Teachers keep trying and you are worth it to me...as a grandparent I only wish I could send all my grandkids to this school. Remember we all make decisions for our kids, but this is one good decision that we all in our family are happy about!