SunRidge Charter School

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.

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!

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.

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!