Sequoia Secondary School

1460 South Horne

School District

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Charter School
Grade

7-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:6
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by other on October 16, 2020

A year and a half ago I interviewed as a qualified secondary teacher and was unimpressed. They have a nice campus but there seemed to be significant problems underneath. They are currently paying teachers almost $20,000 less than the state average and you get what you pay for.Unless I'm confusing them with a different Sequoia, they recently launched a business where students are placed in people's homes to do online work with no help. They are getting $9k a year per student and spending less than 2k on the care of the micro school students.
Submitted by student on September 12, 2017

I had to pull my child out of this school. They hardly learn anything I was so shocked at how behind my child was. I enrolled him at a nearby school and they were already so much ahead. I had made a bad mistake as a parent to enroll my child here.
Submitted by other on March 30, 2015

Great teachers, amazing athletics program, good kids, and a place of character. A wise decision. This school has provided the best of all worlds for ourchildren.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2015

My son has attended Sequoia for past 3 years. I was hesitant initially to send him there, but that proved to be a wise decision. Parent involvement is increasing every year and the leadership is wonderful!! I would recommend this school to anyone - it's a great community.
Submitted by student on March 29, 2015

I have been a student at Sequoia for 2 years and I love it here. My teachers acknowledge my desire to learn and go the extra mile to make sure I get a great education. If a student doesn't want to learn, that's their problem, they can't blame it on the dedication of our teachers. Thank you Sequoia.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2015

This is our first year at this school and we are very impressed. Our children have improved not only academically but socially and emotionally as well. I don't think that we were ever on the school's campus that every single teacher wasn't smiling. Sequoia is a very welcoming school and I am so glad that we are a part of it.
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2015

an outstanding school ... what a welcome change from public schools ... my son has made great strides both academically and socially ... as a parent I could not possibly be more impressed !
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2015

No complaints here...my son gets the attention needed and is doing wonderful this year!! He loves his teachers and he is really inspired. Basketball coach, Sam I believe really hit home when discussing his studies with him. My son is truly looking ahead to where he can pursue his studies after high school.
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2015

Thank you Sequoia for the personal attention given to my daughters education. She often stays in the background and is hesitant to ask questions. Your help in recognizing this and reaching out to her is greatly appreciated.
Submitted by student on March 26, 2015

Ever since I came to Sequoia, I have been pushed to do my best. The teachers here want nothing but the best from you. The teachers help you achieve your goal. They are there for you whenever you need them. I am always up for a challenge and Sequoia has given me a challenge.
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2015

Moved to the Mesa area last summer and on the advice of neighbors, enrolled my son in Sequoia Charter. My son is rather quiet, but his instructors reached out and encouraged him to participate in his classes. He has shown a big improvement in grades, thank you Sequoia!!
Submitted by parent on March 25, 2015

Sequoia has proven to be a success with my daughter being able to bring up her grades. Teachers and staff have embraced my daughter and guided her through the school year. The Coaching staff has also benefited as my daughter has grown exponentially. They do not allow students to not turn in assignments and get away with it.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2011

Pulled my daughter out of the school after only one day. Students ran the school, came into and out of classes as they pleased, cursed at teachers, the English teacher spoke with a heave accent and had a poor grasp of the language, a student in trouble visiting the principal was allowed to put his feet on her desk, but when confronted it is us who just don't understand the folksy family style education. Do yourself a favor and do not enroll your student here. It is a complete and utter joke. They're not even accredited, the reason the principal Ms. Graham is cost, I'm just glad we realized it before too long.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2011

My daughter graduated top in her class from Sequoia and EXCEEDED on 2 of the AIMS tests her Junior year and the third her Senior year. She was awarded an in-state scholarship and attends ASU now. She was actively involved in the sports programs all six years she attended Sequoia. My son graduated top of his class from Sequoia and EXCEEDED on his AIMS tests also. He was actively involved with the wonderful Student Council program and some of the sports programs during his six years at Sequoia. He played football, ran track and cross country. My kids teachers were very pleased to see I was actively involved with their education. They would love to see ALL parents actively involved. They welcomed any questions and worked with me on any concerns. All the teachers and the principal, Dean of Students, etc., have an open door policy and are very helpful. I give Sequoia 4 out of 5 stars because to me 5 stars is Perfect and no school is Perfect.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2011

As a parent who has had 3 kids graduate from this school. I am very proud to say they went to Sequoia charter school. The teachers here are great and have worked with my kids and have prepared them for college. All three of my kids are attending college and are doing great. The Athletic program at that school is superb, and the programs are growing every year. They are well known by every charter and public school around as being very athletic school, and preforms well in all sports. I have asked the coaches to help my son get better, and they have taken the extra time after practices to spend one on one time with him, and helped him get better. Colleges have contacted us about my son playing for them. If you want your kid to get looked at by colleges, this is the school. This school was a great asset to my kids, and helped them grow to be great leaders. I can't say enough about this school.
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2011

I am pulling my son out of this school. He is upset because he has friends here but he is in the 9th and getting great grades WITHOUT turning in his homework, without being able to spell or write properly. I had a meeting with teachers regarding his spelling and the response I got was "we don't grade on spelling." Oh heck no...how will my boy be able to function in the real world without spelling correctly? Out he comes!
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2010

If you have a child who plays sports please be very careful when considering this school. Please review all AIA and Charter schools rules before allowing your child to play for the Athletic Director at this school. The A.D. has only one real goal and that is to win games, he will ask teachers to hold pink slips until after the season, magically all his players were eligible last season even though a few managed to barely pass by the end of the year, if they passed at all. There are fights during games, favoritism towards A.D. s son. Most important this A.D. will turn on anyone who isn t giving him what he wants. He has no regard for the students or their futures, he only cares about what they can do for his teams. I am surprised he is still employed. My Son will NEVER play football at Sequoia again, I am only sorry I didn t see the type of person and organization this A.D. was running before this school year.
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