Palm Valley School Reviews

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This year was very stressful being a junior at school. I was always busy with homework and sports and I was always stressed out to try and finish my homework assignments or essays on time. All the my teachers would give homework all the time, and sometimes it felt like I couldn’t talk to my teachers because I feel like certain teachers they would make me feel judged for asking a question. And all the homework and finals and AP Exams, a lot of teachers would pile all the finals and homework assignments until the last 2-3 weeks and constantly none stop in trying to cram for finals for some AP classes and feeling like I am going to fail my AP exams because there is so much material. Overall, today was a rough year, but I still managed to make the best of it with the help of my friends and family during breaks at school or when I went home after school. I loved playing baseball again this year for my school and so much fun with my teammates and it was a blast.

This school has wonderful academics! Most of my teacher-student experiences have been positive. I have gained a lot of valuable experience and advice from the school as well. However, because of the schools size it leads to less social opportunity.

Palm Valley school a very close knit group of individuals. Teachers and students have the opportunity to create friendships. But because of how small it is, the school lacks clubs and an actual school experience.

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Palm Valley School is a really great school that is filled with teachers that have very good communication with the students and vice versa. I love having time in the classes where we learn but also the teachers make the classes and activities very fun. The campus itself is very clean and very good to look at. I feel like Palm Valley School is a second home to me because of all of the connections I’ve made from other the past several years. All the opportunities from Palm Valley School can give you opportunities for a amazing education and the sports that they do offer are very fun to do because you make new friends in those sports like you would normally do in the classroom. And the special opportunities to play against other schools in sports is fun because the road trips and hotel stays are so fun and exciting. Palm Valley School is the place to be.

I’m surprised that this is considered a top school in the area. There are so many problems from entitled kids to an administration that doesn’t feel current with the times. Bullying in the elementary school seems to be the norm, and the school does very little to address it. I think they are afraid if they address it head-on with the parents that their enrollment will further decline. Instead they try to examine what the kid who is being bullied is doing wrong, which is such a toxic way to intervene. There’s definitely a lack of resources-my child received a lot of photocopied worksheets instead of having workbooks and updated texts.

We moved our child to another private school and it was truly a night and day experience. Our child has friends, support from teachers and the administration (as do we), and resources-new books, workbooks, an ipad, etc. the tuition is also half the cost.

We are first-year parents here at Palm Valley and we are very happy with the level of attention to our daughter receives and how much her teachers care. We greatly value the small class size. Her classroom seems well funded and well stocked with materials.

Palm Valley is a fantastic school. Their curriculum and teachers are all impeccable. We have been there 4 years and our child thrives with small class size, teachers individualized attention to rack students needs. We couldn’t be happier with the school.

We are celebrating our 13th year at PVS. Palm Valley is the school where your child will be supported and celebrated to be the very best version of exactly who they are. Each child is challenged academically, help accountable for being socially responsible citizens, celebrated for being community-minded and taught the skills to be successful in all areas of their lives. Palm Valley contains many schools within the school so that each student is educated with the highest standards whether they are in the preschool department, lower school, middle school or upper school. At the same time, many opportunities are created for students and families to know one another across different divisions to support one another. The families at Palm Valley along with the faculty, administration, and staff work together to create the Firebird spirit that supports these young people as they grow up. We feel so fortunate to have our children at the very best school available in ALL of California.

Our son just finished his first year at Palm Valley and we just re-enrolled

him for the next year. My wife and I love the education, care, and attention our son gets from the teachers and other staff. The school is very organized and structured, plenty of family events as well. Since our son started going here he has been very polite to others, his vocabulary is outstanding. We also love the buddy system , each pre-school student gets an older student from the school that escorts them to events such as assemblies, our son thinks its the coolest thing to hang out with older students. Very secure campus, plenty of space for kids to play, classrooms are very tidy and organized, and the teachers give plenty of attention to each and every student.

I have been a part of Palm Valley School all of my life. I wouldn't be where I am today if wasn't for this school.

We absolutely love Palm Valley. The teachers are incredibly caring and the administration is always there to help with any questions or issues that may arise. The parents are a very tight knit group and being a part of PVS is like being part of a family.
Our daughter has been a part of the preschool and Pre-K for the last three years and we’ve been thrilled with her growth and development, both academically and socially. They have exposure to art, music, dance, foreign language, and STEM. They also build a lot of outdoor time in to their curriculum which helps the kids stay active and focused.

A school community that reflects the progress, international and diverse Coachella Valley community members. This school focuses on the success of your individual child while demonstrating an inclusive culture within student, staff and parent relational experiences. I cannot say enough about the caring, unique and loving staff. The leadership at all levels of governance take pride in their professional role as wells as create, positive, fun, social opportunities for school spirit within the parent, student and staff communities. A rare and beautiful opportunity for your family to have your child be recognized throughout their educational experience while enjoying the participation and volunteer process as well as a parent. This is the school you want for your child.

Palm Valley As provided a strong academic and community based foundation for my children. The teachers sincerely feel for their students and give them the freedom to be individuals and capture their interest. The atmosphere is academic driven while holding on to a warm and engaging spirit. This school has defiantly been the best decision I have made for my children. My kids have two more years to go and I look forward to watching them grow further. I know they will as The head of school and staff ensure the competency levels are met. They genuinely care about each and every student that has and will step on campus.

Palm Valley is exceptional school that educates children systematically. Palm Valley gives children privilege of being independent and confident. We love to be FIREBIRDS!!

Palm Valley is a wonderful school! I am a graduate and now my son attends, with my daughter joining next year. From personal experience I know the academics and college preparation are unparalleled in the Coachella Valley. When I started college I was more than prepared to excel my freshman year.

The small school atmosphere requires you to foster relationships with a diverse group of classmates that you may not otherwise. I still speak to and see my classmates regularly and see them as family. As children our families bonded, we attended each others milestones (like graduations from undergraduate, graduate and medical school) and now we are still a part of each others lives as we have started our own families.

The teachers that really impacted my life as a student are still teaching there today and it brings me so much joy that one day my children can be taught by them too!

Wonderful teachers, wonderful environment for learning. Very small class sizes which works so well for our child. We love the school!!

Everything about Palm Valley is above and beyond! From the beautiful campus, to the excellent education my children are getting, and at each turn you can see that the faculty & staff genuinely care about the students! Palm Valley is truly like family, and I cannot imagine sending my children anywhere else.

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Teachers genuinely care about their students. Love the school culture and parent involvement. Our son goes to school and we see an instant smile as we pull up to school and walk him into his classroom.

We are a new family at PV and love it. We are grateful for the excellent teachers for our daughter and the attention that all the staff give her and to us when we come in. Being an active member of the community is so easy here and everyone is so accommodating and friendly. There are so many family events to attend and meet people through. We highly recommend this school!

With such high tuition, you would expect staff to at least know your name, not call you Mrs. Someone else and call your child by their legal and preferred name. After two years, we will be leaving due to the lack of community, sincerity and daily harassment for more money. I think parents would give freely if they felt connected to a place or purpose. Socially, very small without testing required for admission so there seems to be an element of behavioral problems with kids coming after being kicked out of other school. Not worth it.

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