Desert Sage Elementary School

4035 West Alameda Road

School District

Deer Valley Unified District
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 13, 2019

Amazing school! Wonderful Teachers! Terrific Leadership with the Principal
Submitted by parent on January 26, 2018

I would rate this school 11/10 yes I said 11/10. We love Desert Sage, both our kida have gone there since preschool and my oldeat is in 4th grade now. We love that they have the Mandarin program my first grader is obsessed with it. He was able to speak with the nurse practitioner that we know that is fluent Mandarin and they could actually understand him and he was answering back and forth with her. The school is great from the front desk staff, nursing ,PE teachers ,art teachers to the classroom teachers everybody knows everybody you walk in and they know what kid is yours. I call that I really close-knit community and I love it. I also have had friends that were at the school left and want to come back to Desert Sage because they aren't getting the same experience at their neq school. We love Deset Sage.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2016

This is my family's second year at Desert Sage and we love it. The Principal, Ms. Crain, and the secretary, Mrs. Roque, do an excellent job of making the entire family feel welcome and the school running smoothly. There are events throughout the year to bring the community together and allow students additional opportunities to learn about Art and Science. The school also houses a Family Resource Center that offers free educational opportunities for babies-preschoolers and parenting classes. We chose this school because of the Mandarin Immersion program where students spend half their day (Math and Science) being instructed in Mandarin. Language Arts and Social Studies are in English. They will be able to continue their Mandarin studies through high school as the district adds one grade level each year to the program. There are also extracurricular classes and clubs before school that my children have enjoyed participating in for free or very nominal costs (Running Club and Yoga). We briefly used the before and after school program (Gecko Corral) last year and it was very organized and the staff was friendly. I definitely recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2015

Desert Sage is a warm, welcoming school and this culture is apparent from the principal to the teachers, from the students to the PTO. I am proud to have my children attend Desert Sage, and I know they consistently get quality education from staff who care, are surrounded by people who expect good character, and are treated with respect and kindness. The principal, Mrs. Crain, exerts a calm, kind, yet firm, influence, and I marvel at her ability to quiet a deafening cafeteria assembly with a simple gesture.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2015

The staff at Desert Sage always goes Above & Beyond. They are an A+ School with excellent teachers. The office staff is very friendly and outgoing. It's a wonderful learning experience for your children.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

Desert Sage has a wonderful warm family feel that you don't get at other schools. The special education team is phenomenal and so is the gifted program (I have children in both). The teachers are very caring and so is the Principal and the office staff.
Submitted by parent on December 23, 2013

I currently have 4 children attending Desert Sage and have been very impressed with how optimistic the staff is towards the children. The Principal knows most of the children by name. My kids are challenged in the classroom, and when I have felt something is lacking, the teachers have been great about challenging them more.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2013

My daughter attended Desert Sage for 7 years. When she started school she was a struggling reader. By the time she was ready to leave Desert Sage as a middle school student with the help and support of the teachers at Desert Sage she was in "Sage" or gifted classes. She is now in high school and is in all honors classes with a straight A average. The staff and students at Desert Sage are amazing!!!!
Submitted by parent on August 22, 2013

Desert Sage Elementary is just the Best. My children have all gone through Desert Sage and are now successful, caring, hard-working , amazing adults with great careers.
Submitted by teacher on August 22, 2013

Desert Sage is a huge family. The students are vey happy. The staff enjoy woking at this school.
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2013

Caring and nurturing environment! Everyone strives for better without forgetting the emotional needs of children. They missed the A rating by one point. Neighboring school (who got an A) was only one point away. Special Ed, general ed and Gifted students will flourish with the teachers and staff here. Everyone works to meet the needs of ALL the students. "Read between the lines" if you see any negative posts toward this school.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2013

I am so proud to be a teacher and a parent of children that OPEN ENROLL at Desert Sage. I feel supported by the administration, and confident that my children are getting a superior education.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2012

If I could give this school 0 starts I would. My child was a student there but I took him out after 2 1/2 miserable years. This was my second child going through this school. My first child was an excellent student and is currently at another school in the honors program. When she had a problem with a teacher I felt it was best to go work it out. The teacher told me "I don't get paid enough money to deal with parents like you.". I had he moved to another classroom. This school also uses seclusion and restraint as punishment and either underreports or fails to report it all together. Education was the last thing that happened for my youngest there. The Principal is inexperienced and leans on the district staff to solve her problems. Many kids moved out of there on a variance just like we did. Neighboring Stetson Hills can't take any more of them or Desert Sage might have even less students. Don't send your kids here if you have a choice!