Anthem School

41020 N FREEDOM WAY

School District

Deer Valley Unified District
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on January 25, 2023

At Anthem School the teacher are amazing and make sure that you understand the concept that they are teaching. The front office and lunch staff are also very kind and are always willing to have a good conversation with the students. Not to mention how spirited they are.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2022

The administration is so poorly run at this school and they are horrible at follow ups. They target kids and other kids they let just fly by. The principal is condescending and cares nothing for the students or parents. There are a ton of really great schools in Anthem. This is not one of them.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2018

Great school! All the kids seem to love the school and have fun in the process. I have 4 kids there right now and every one of them is getting good grades and enjoying every part of school. We especially love our kindergarten teacher, Ms. Nichols. She is amazing!
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2018

We've had a good experience with some fantastic teachers. My only point of concern is the lack of ability to separate students that excel in one subject or another. It seems as though all of the teachers are only concerned with making sure those students that are behind can catch up while the kids that are excelling are left unchallenged. Teachers acknowledge where the kids in the class are from a learning standpoint but are not empowered enough to do anything about it.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2017

This is a fantastic school, they are so willing to help in anyway possible. My students feel comfortable with all the teachers as well as myself. I will only have a few more years with the school then its off to high school and i can truly say I love this school.
Submitted by other on June 12, 2016

When my older children attended there were several *wonderful* teachers at this school. They were hardworking, knew how to connect with students, how to challenge and encourage them...now, not so much. My youngest spent three years here until we got fed up and left. The administration has no interest in retaining competent teachers. Several have left over a lack of basic recognition and support from admins. The school is now overrun by lazy teachers who arrive and leave with the students, do not communicate with parents at all, and give nothing but "participation" grades because they don't do any actual work. I'm disappointed at how much work my youngest now has to do to catch up to his classmates at his new school ad upset at myself for not pulling him out sooner. School needs new teachers AND admin who can support and retain competent employees instead of running all the good teachers into the ground and out the door.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2014

Fantastic school! Would recommend to any family considering this area. Great teachers, staff and programs. Very accomodating to kids with differing needs.
Submitted by parent on March 18, 2012

This is my daughter's 9 th year at Anthem. She loves her school, teachers, and the total Anthem experience. The staff have mentored her to be a confident, creative, caring, free thinker with strong achedemic and leadership skills. This school has encouraged her to believe that she can accomplish anything that she wants and her SSAT scores were high when compared nationally to 8th graders.
Submitted by parent on October 23, 2011

We have been at Anthem Elementary for 1 year now and we love it! We love the teachers,and the students have been great helping us get acclimated. I wish the test scores were higher (we're from Chandler where test scores are in the 80's & 90's), but Anthem has been great in helping us with our 5th grader that struggles with ADHD. Great school with great staff.
Submitted by parent on October 19, 2011

My kids have been going to Anthem Elementary for 7 yrs now and they love it. I have really loved all their teachers. Despite all the education budget cuts, these teachers really strive to give the best education. The Principal, Mr. Yennie, has always addressed any of my questions with respect. I absolutely love how seriously our school is taking the Anti-Bullying Campaign. My kids are excited to learn and be a part of making a change. It is not preaching to the kids, yet showing them positive ways they can be a part of making a positive change. Joli in the front office is amazing at handling all of the issues that come up and isI always see her treating parents with kindness and respect. She has been a HUGE help to me over the last few years! Love this school!
Submitted by other on August 05, 2011

I had to pleasure to work with Anthem School's Prevention committee on August 4 and 5, 2011, providing the Olweus Bully Prevention Program training. I am a certified Olweus trainer, consultant, counselor, and crisis therapist. The Olweus Bully Prevention Program (OBPP) is the most researched and best-known programs available today. OBPP has over 40 years of research behind it and has been implemented throughout the world. The program has received two of the highest honors a prevention program can obtain. The administration and staff at Anthem School are dedicated and passionate about school safety and bully prevention! As a result, they selected the best program because they want the best for their students! They will implement the Olweus Bully Prevention Program this October, 2011. This comprehensive program addresses bullying on the school level, classroom-level, individual-level, and Community-level, involving parents throughout! I will continue to consult with Anthem's prevention committee for the 2011-12 school year. I am excited to see the amazing prevention efforts that Anthem School puts forth!
Submitted by teacher on May 26, 2011

During the past week, the school counselor taught a lesson about friendship and conflict/resolution strategies to the 5th and 6th grade students. The feedback from the students, teachers and parents was very positive about the impact that the lesson had on the children. More lessons like these will continue next school year. In fact, the staff, students and parents will have the opportunity be trained in areas such as bullying prevention, raising the social/emotional quotient of children and other topics that are challenging our students today. Education and collaboration about how to prevent and address some of the difficult situations and choices that our children face is the key to maintaining a safe, happy learning environment
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2011

We haven't met but I wanted to let you know that you and your students significantly impacted my life and lives of many Haitian families. It is a tough week physically but more so emotionally. We met so many wonderful people and it's hard to understand how these people live like this everyday. I'm writing this email to you to let you know that the dresses that you and your students made were the highlight of my experience in Haiti. After installing the RainCatchers, we get to give gifts to the families. This gifts are typically some candy, granola bars or some used clothing. Bob handed my group the pillow dresses from your class and asked us to pass these out. I cannot tell you enough what absolute joy these dresses brought to these young girls.. And if you thought the little girls smiled, well you should have seen their mothers, they beamed with joy. It was so awesome. I wish you could have all been there to see the love and joy that you spread that day. I personally want to thank you and your students. The experience you gave me will never be forgotten and the love you all have for your fellow mankind shows so brightly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Patty
Submitted by teacher on April 26, 2011

Anthem School has been chosen by Deer Valley Unified School District to explore the placement of strings/orchestra back into schools. In 2011-2012 all 3rd graders at Anthem will have an orchestra unit built into their general music classes. Students will get to touch, play, feel, and experience the violin during their general music instruction. In 2012-2013 we will offer Orchestra to the 4th grade as an option for performance in our schools (just like band and chorus). Anthem School staff believe that the arts are important to a well rounded curriculum and this is a wonderful opportunity for our students and community. This is a WONDERFUL opportunity for Anthem Students who love the arts!
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2011

This school is horrible when it comes to recognizing and dealing with bullying. I have compliained numerous times to the principal and assistant principal about incidents with my son and nothing ever gets done. Several instances with one particular child bullying my son had bordered on criminal conduct but were never handled properly. I wish there was a lower rating to give for this review. Rob
Submitted by parent on November 14, 2010

Where do I start? My 7th grader now has a STEM class which has nothing to do with STEM, but each of her academic classes is now shorter because of it. I was told it was to support the new "Aerospace Academy." When did we vote this in? Or did the principal or the district decide it? The bullying and harassment are unbelievable. The administration has no consistent approach to discipline. This campus seems to be in a state of confusion. Why can't we just get back to teaching the basics? Maybe parents of third graders are happy with the helicopter visit, but my daughter is about to enter high school and needs more time with reading and math and less time with making paper airplanes.
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2010

My daughter is in the 3rd grade and has attended the school for 2 years now. We are happy overall and are thrilled that they offer a gifted program for her.