La Cima Middle School

5600 North La Cañada Drive

School District

Amphitheater Unified District
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 02, 2018

If you agree to disagree with the teacher's opinion they attempt to bully you into their opinion and it's a terrible way of teaching our children. We stand strong and will never fall from being our own individual self .
Submitted by other on April 29, 2016

My son has been attending La Cima for all his middle school years- 3 in total. His academic experience has been successful as well as challenging to keep him focused and on task. He is in college prep classes and has been on the honor roll which shows me the teaching quality as well as the educational environment has been just right for him. I highly recommend this middle school.
Submitted by teacher on April 28, 2016

This is an amazing school! The principal and other staff members truly care about kids and their well-being. I have NEVER had a bad/negative experience with this school. In fact, I wish there were more schools like this for kids. Not every school goes out of its way to make sure students have what it takes to be successful. I am not just talking about the academic content, but the personal relationships with each child and his/her family. La Cima makes sure students have clean clothes each day, a safe environment to learn, school supplies, breakfast/lunch, etc. The principal and teachers spend a lot of their own money and do not ask for anything in return. They just truly have a passion for kids and deep down want them to be safe and grow into exceptional individuals. I cannot say enough great things about this school!!! 10 out of 10 in my eyes!
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2016

I like this school. Great teachers.The principal asked parents to take a few minutes to write a review. Didn't say a good review just thought it would be good to have parents share views.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2016

This is so amusing, so I get an email from the principle herself to persuade us parents to write a good review for her school. I can't give this school a lower rating due to not having the option of horrible. I love the area that I live in, but hate that I had to send my daughter to la cima being that I unfortunately had my older children go to this horrible school in the past I already knew what my daughter would run into, and I was right on point. My daughter also was bullied and belittled at this school, and what's worse is that this didn't come from any other student, this came from the joke of administration itself. My daughter will not be returning to this school next year that's for sure. As for the principles request for good reviews I really hope that parents do open up about what a horrible job you and your staff are doing.
Submitted by parent on April 27, 2016

Through the schools no tolerance policy they have fixed my daughters behavior problems in school she has had the past few years. I have only had positive interaction with every administrator I have met or spoke to. Is there room for improvement? Of course every school has room for improvement. Overall I think this is a great school.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2016

My son came from TUSD school district he had a speech problem and problems with reading and writing .. Sense he has been at la cima he has done great he has all A's and B's and is excelling and loves his school ..this is second year and will be there for one more year.. The teachers care about my child and his future..im so glad we moved and he goes to this school.. Thank you. La cima my son is on his way to better things .... Sincerly Santoya Walton And Brian Turner
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2016

La Cima staff and teachers take time to focus on each child to help them succeed. My daughter was labeled by her prior school being "special education" and never had a chance to move forward. After introducing her to La Cima, the teachers ensured that she received the tools and support to overcome the label and move forward. My daughter is motivated to attend school each day and is always looking forward to the future. While there is no perfect school, La Cima goes above and beyond to teach each child that they can succeed!
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2016

First off, this school is phenomenal! The person making the most recent negative comment has some kind ax to grind (possible ex-employee?). A little history first....my son went to specialized private schools due to learning & emotional challenges starting in 2nd grade. He never had to get an IEP because private schools don't require them to accommodate the child. When we moved to AZ, it was a shock, there were no specialized schools for children with challenges. I had no choice but to put him in a public middle school when we lived in Northern, AZ. It was a complete disaster! My son went from being an A/B honor roll student who had big dreams of attending MIT, to a child with F's across the board in a few short months. I had to fight him to go to school every morning & he would cry in the car every day after school & tell me he wanted to drop out & never go to college! I was so distressed because my son has always been an eager, excited learner. I started the process of getting an IEP & that school fought me the entire way until I finally had him evaluated by an outside expert at my own expense to prove it was necessary. Shortly after that, we ended up moving down to Tucson. La Cima jumped on that IEP almost before I could finish asking for it! Not only is my son happy & engaged again, he is getting straight A's & always has interesting things to tell me when he gets in the car after school. Last week, I had to contact the administration due to a bullying situation with regards to PE. It was the garden variety "you're fat & you always make us lose, so we don't want you on our team" stuff. The staff was on top of it IMMEDIATELY. The was no hesitation or questions asked; it was simply dealt with. They got very creative to help accommodate my son so this type of harassment does not happen again. I cannot say enough good things about La Cima! Sadly, my son will go to high school next year, but my daughter will attend La Cima as a 6th grader the coming school year. I know they will take care of her just the same as I would & I'm looking forward to her attending La Cima!
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2016

La cima middle school has been amazing to my daughter. The teachers and staff have been so supportive and really helped her stay on the honor roll for all but one quarter in the 3 years she has attended. They have her thinking about college and excited about learning. Most of the teachers have had such a positive impact on her and challenges her in ways that made her want to be in class every day and not miss anything. My son will start next year and I know he will be attending the best middle school in Tucson!
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2016

I find that La Cima has great, encouraging Teachers and staff. If I have a question they respond right away.I find when she asks for help they assist and do as much as they can to help. We don't live in the district. We drive 20min to get there. My daughter is striving and is very much involved in sports. Keep up the Hard( good) work!
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2016

I would never allow my child to attend this school. We live in the attendance area and we open enroll to another site. The school has lost 200 students in the last few years as a result of a cold non caring administration. 90 percent staff turnover in the last three years. Teachers left in droves rather than work there.
Submitted by teacher on April 27, 2015

La Cima is a remarkable school! I have worked in a handful of schools, and none can compare. In all of my years of teaching, I have never experienced a staff quite like La Cima's. Our top-notch administration not only facilitates and develops teachers, but they have amazing relationships with the students. Our staff as a whole, genuinely cares about our students, both on a personal level and an educational level. La Cima Cardinals have dreams, and we are there to teach, encourage, and help each and every child reach his or her full potential. Our mission is to develop a community of learners dedicated to academic excellence, lifelong success, and service to the community. From the administration, to the teachers, to the curriculum, to the students - La Cima is one amazing school!
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2015

We love this school and the staff. The education our kids are receiving there is first class. We especially love the science teacher Ms. V. she is a rock star teacher. I highly recommend this school. They have a beautiful, big campus. Do not believe the negative comments as they are unfair and not true.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2015

Ms. Sullivan and her administrative team are a wonderful team. They truly care about the kids and education they are receiving. My kids both had IEPs and this school did an outstanding job providing them with the resources they need to be successful. The class options they offer (art, band, STEM, etc.) are top quality, especially the STEM. As a parent, it is with great pride that I recommend this school to you and your kids.
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2015

I absolutely love this school!!! There are amazing and dedicated teachers at this school!!! The principal at this school loves her students so much and truly cares about their future. I have sent my children to some ok schools but I have never seen the staff interact with their students. My son loves when he sees his principal in the mornings. He said she always asks how am I doing!! That makes me happy!!!
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2015

I absolutely love this school!! There are amazing and dedicated teachers at this school!! The principal at this school loves her students so much and cares about their future. I have sent my children to some ok schools but I have never seen them interact with their students like this principal. My son said that he loves seeing her in the mornings because she always asks him how he is doing!!! That makes me happy!!
Submitted by teacher on April 24, 2015

I love teaching a La Cima Middle School. This is my 28th year of teaching and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else! Why do I love teaching at La Cima? First of all, we have GREAT students! Our students work hard, care about their grades, have wonderful attitudes, and a superb sense of humor. I love their enthusiasm and perseverance. Secondly, our staff is exceptional. I have never seen a staff care more about their students, work tirelessly to meet the needs of every child, and support each other in our commitment to our students. Finally, our administration is very supportive of both our students and our staff. When a need arises, extra funds for document cameras or graphing calculators to money for new choir outfits, our principal makes sure we have what we need. I'm proud to work at La Cima and proud to be a Cardinal!
Submitted by teacher on April 24, 2015

La Cima is exemplary in all categories: Dedicated, experienced, compassionate administrators, teachers and staff; Rigorous and well-rounded curriculum (REACH, the Arts, STEM, Sports); College-Prep program (AVID); Modern, fastidious campus; Frequent, welcomed and efficient communication with parents; Student-Lead Conferences. Classrooms are well-equipped and the Principal is an award-winning leader. As a teacher and parent, I highly recommend La Cima Middle School!
Submitted by other on June 20, 2013

Good school. Great teachers and staff. I attended there several years ago and I feel I got a good quality education from there.