SunRidge Charter School

7285 Hayden Avenue

School District

Twin Hills Union Elementary
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 18, 2019

It seems loving and caring. However, it’s not loving to set a student up for failure later in life. I trusted Sunridge and they left my child several grades behind when it was time to transfer. It took almost two years of tutoring to get my child at grade level. There’s just not enough academic exposure. I worry about all the students who blindly think they are doing great. I was told my son was doing wonderful. The reality in high school won’t be pretty.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2018

My children have been in the school for seven years. We have been so happy with the teachers, the leadership, the other children, and the warmth and engagement of the parent body. The curriculum is engaging and dynamic! We have been so blessed to have been able to have our children growing up in this school .I love that the Waldorf curriculum is combined with meeting the state standards, as I feel like this is the best of both worlds.In reading the last person’s review, it is so sad that they had that experience. I am very involved with the parent body and I’ve never heard of another person saying anything similar. The school has adopted a conflict resolution program. Under the supervision of the teachers, the older students in seven and eighth grade go about the playground during recess and help the kids work through any conflicts they may be experiencing. The children went thru a training program to do this, making sure the kids are met in a positive and respectful way..I truly couldn’t recommend Sunridge more!
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2015

Don't send your child here. I believe my child was NOT emotionally or physically safe! The response to issues of bullying is dogmatic and leaves the burden to the victim. My child came home with bruises many, many times. The director (principle) of the program was sympathetic but completely ineffective in dealing with stopping the assaultive behaviors. I highly recommend considering another school! If I could give a zero star I would.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2014

My daughter has been at Sunridge for 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th grades so far. She has thoroughly enjoyed it. She wanted to try another school for 5th and hated it bitterly. I love the community of parents ~ mostly non-judgmental, conscious folks from varied backgrounds. The staff is very caring to each individual. It is a smaller school so most everyone knows each other at least to some extent. They have a great 'buddy' program to integrate the upper and lower grades and also have 'exploratory' classes to integrate the older grades together by similar interests. The teachers I have dealt with are capable, have good communication, and offer insights on parenting as well as class dynamics and how your child is fitting into the puzzle. There are many opportunities to volunteer (which are expected to be seized upon) and the time spent with the children is enjoyable. I know every child and parent in our class by name. I love that. I am thankful we found this lovely school.
Submitted by parent on January 16, 2013

I have had 2 kids at this school, and I must say that this year the school has moved to a whole new level. Not only has their campus been expanded, the new teachers are top notch and complement the teachers that have been there for years. The community is very strong, and supportive especially for new comers.The principal knows all the kids by their name! Sebastopol is one lucky place!
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2012

My daughter started here in 6th grade and I have been so grateful to the community for welcoming her and our family. Academically, the school is surprisingly strong - this is a school that does not teach to the test and yet their Star test results are really good. The school has a gifted math teacher for the middle school, and his teaching skills along have made me really glad we moved my daughter to Sunridge. Overall a strong school and a healthy community.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2010

Top notch program. Really protects the childhood. Many amazing extra programs (spanish, movement, handwork). They are doing a great job with all of the budget problems.