Eagleridge Enrichment Program

1313 West Medina Avenue

School District

Mesa Unified
Grade

K-9
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:31
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 02, 2019

I would rate Eagleridge every HIGH. I was send her my recommendation and I have sense referred other homeschool families here too. Its a great program to support the homeschool community.
Submitted by other on February 24, 2017

Not a good fit for home educators seeking to retain autonomy and avoid the pitfalls associated with state-run, in-person learning environments.
Submitted by parent on November 28, 2016

It seems in years past that some of the comments being left expect Eagleridge to be like any public school, it is not it is an enrichment program! I love the school and three of my children attend Eagleridge at this time. They offer great balance between Homeschooling and the public school system. My son is in sixth grade this year he has learned to play two different instruments and was able to participate in Mesa Honor Band due to the tutelage of Mr. Hink. He enjoys the project based learning that they incorporate. My eldest daughter is in third grade this year she attends Three days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays she has band and stays later with my son. She is very much looking forward to next year because in fourth grade they start to be able to pick their own classes each hour on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. My youngest daughter is in first grade this year with Mrs. V and loves it she also attends Tuesday and Thursday, last year she attended Mondays only. I liked the principal Mr. LaMantia and was sad when he left. I had some initial trepidation's about Ms. Simms but she seems to be adjusting well to the differences between home-school parents and kids and public school parents and kids. When my youngest son is of age I plan on sending him to Kindergarten with Mrs. Wallen who is excellent both in skill as a teacher but also in communication. Every year they ask parents to fill out a survey and every year I request that some type of syllabus for each class be provided, that has yet to happen. I also ask for some type of feed back as to how my children are in class; do they participate, are the respectful, do they complete things in a reasonable amount of time, ect. Teachers at Eagleridge are not very good at communication ( with the exception of Mrs. Wallen) and I have to make a point to catch them after school, before school or email them about my kids to gleam any information. The younger kids bring home unit folders to show their work but the older kids don't that choose their individual classes don't. The school rating is not great for Eagleridge because they base this off of test scores. Most parents do not have their children take any standardized tests at Eagleridge and will keep them home those days intentionally. Over all I think that it is the perfect balance for my kids between home-school and public school. Brandi K.
Submitted by parent on January 01, 2015

Eagleridge is a wonderful homeschool enrichment program! My children are on their 4th year there and we couldn't be happier! We were concerned when the previous principal retired, as she was amazing, but Principal LaMantia has been awesome. He can always be seen around campus talking to the kids and with parents. The teachers are very supportive and always happy to help. And my kids look forward to going every week! We are so happy to live close to this awesome program as it really helps round out the kids' educational experience!
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2014

We're in our second year at Eagleridge, and we are very pleased with what they offer - especially the opportunities for our child to participate in band, field trips, group projects, art, etc. We mostly teach "core" subjects at home, but our experiences with classes in creative writing, math, and reading have all been very positive as well. (We have a child who LOVES to write, but didn't really "blossom" in that area until she took a writing class at Eagleridge. I'm forever grateful to Mrs. B. :>) We've found nearly all of the Eagleridge staff to be friendly, helpful, encouraging, and happy to be working there.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2014

This is the 3rd year my kids attend Eagleridge at different levels, this year they'll be in 4th, 3rd, and 1st grade. They all love their teachers, their classes, the environment is great, the staff and teachers are very friendly and helpful. We absolutely love Eagleridge! My only wish is that they were located a little closer to our house, but that's it.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2013

I actually wrote the first review dated August 29, 2013. I received an email from Great Schools about new reviews being left about Eagleridge so I clicked on it out of curiosity. I saw that the most recent reviewer suspected that my review was written by an employee. I'm sorry that the reviewer didn't enjoy their experience but I don't think it's fair to discount ours. To dispel any suspicion I am leaving this follow-up and will leave my name for credibility purposes. I stand by what I wrote in that recent review. I have two children who attend the school and I am not an employee . My daughter has Mrs. V for first grade and she is amazing. My son has 4 different teachers and we are happy with them as well. -Amber Velasquez
Submitted by other on September 17, 2013

I didn't like this school either. Funny how they had to get a new principal. I have a feeling the last two reviews were written by an employee or something. I didn't feel some of the teachers were approachable enough, (only on meet the teacher night) but everyone has different experiences. This school needs some upgrades.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

This program is a wonderful opportunity for homeschoolers! Here, homeschoolers have the opportunity to learn in a typical school environment but without the other issues many tend to find in typical school settings. The program is well run by the top-notch administration and teachers. For those who expressed concerned below that they worry their child will fall behind in grades....that is not the fault of the program. When we as parents make the decision to homeschool, it is our responsibility to educate our children and ensure they meet the educational standards in this state. Please understand, this is an enrichment program designed to support us, not replace what we teach at home. My kids learn a lot here and they are incredibly happy. They also have an entire curriculum room available to us where we can check out materials to use at home. Any concern we've had, has been quickly addressed. Not only does the administration appreciate feedback, they seek it out from families. They are constantly working to make improvements and meet the needs of the families who attend.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2013

Not sure if I'm going to keep my child here. Since its not a regular elementary school, I feel a bit insecure. The bathroom for the little ones is old and I saw ants in the water fountain. They let them play outside in the playground where there's lots of sand so the kids shoes get sand inside really bad. I feel my child will fall behind with the grades compared with the other schools, even though you have to provide a lot of homeschooling plus time & effort on your part.
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2013

My kids' school is Eagleridge and they are amazing. They really do care for their students and are very involved with informing the parents.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2012

I am very satisfied with Eagleridge. I don't put a lot of faith in any public school system but for what they offer which is supplementing our homeschooling, it works. My child's teacher has always been supportive, cooperative, and has a energetic personality. The other children are very kind along with their parents. I look forward to enrolling my other child next year as well.
Submitted by parent on December 14, 2011

The principal of this school is quick to judge parents. Once she determines a parent's voice is irrelevant, nothing that parent says and none of that parent's concerns will be addressed. Emails and letters are not responded to, and concerns are just conveniently swept under the rug. It's really ashame. I'm waiting for a change in leadership at this school before I'll send my children back to this Enrichment Program. I really wish more schools offered this option for homeschoolers.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2011

The online program is low quality with glitches. Some of the lessons are mind-boggling and psychological, which set one up to fail. The parent resource room lacks materials. Some of the staff are unfriendly ,and lacks communication regarding questions about online issues with program. Not impressed with the program. No star(s).
Submitted by parent on January 04, 2011

I have 4 children that have attended Eagleridge. They very much enjoyed their classes and friendships there. The teachers have been creative, kind, and warm toward my children. I appreciate the directors support of the evening performances and other extra activities. We appreciate the physical education, science, theater, music, chess, literature, & Spanish classes especially. This is the perfect enrichment proram for our homeschooling family. Thank you.