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October 2023 by Sandra K.
Nothing but great things to say about this school. Staff and teachers are great. My son and daughter both enjoyed their classes very much and boy did they learn a lot! The office staff were really helpful and attentive as well. Highly recommend to start your kids young here. They can actually learn a lot and the teachers/curriculum can really bring out the best in them and reveal their true academic potential! Only downfall is of course the tuition but if you can afford it, I'd say it's worth it.
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September 2023 by Aja Greer
Our family toured Challenger School-Sunnyvale in February with our daughter entering Kindergarten. The headmaster gave us a tour and, at the time, suggested that we schedule an assessment for our daughter. She told us about the summer program and how it would benefit our daughter's development. She said we could put a deposit down for the school year and the assessment and that all was refundable except for the assessment fee. The school took our down payment for the school year before the assessment and acceptance letter to the school. They were eager to persuade us to write the check. We attended the summer program where our daughter was bit by other students more than once. The teacher communicated the first incident without any resolution to the problem. The next day my daughter was bit again; this time, the office admin called to tell me. There was no written incident report for either scenario, which was odd. At the end of the program, we learned from the teaching staff that the leadership staff reprimanded the teacher for telling us our daughter was bitten. At that point, we decided we didn't want to return to Challenger School. We didn't like how they handled our daughter getting assaulted. We kindly asked for our deposit, and they refused to return it. I even asked the admin staff in the office before my request if the deposit was refundable if we changed our minds for the school year, and they reaffirmed what we were told during the tour, that it was. This staff is dishonest and does not handle behavioral issues responsibly. They quickly take your money without taking any responsibility for their lack of leadership. Keep your child away from here.
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September 2023 by Bay Area D.
Most horrible school. My daughter went there at age 3. The teachers made fun of her in front of the whole class and traumatized her. She is now 13 and still carrying that trauma with lots of anxiety issues. I wish I never sent my baby there.
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August 2023 by Aja H.
Our family toured Challenger School-Sunnyvale in February with our daughter entering Kindergarten. The headmaster gave us a tour and, at the time, suggested that we schedule an assessment for our daughter. She told us about the summer program and how it would benefit our daughter's development. She said we could put a deposit down for the school year and the assessment and that all was refundable except for the assessment fee. The school took our down payment for the school year before the assessment and acceptance letter to the school. They were eager to persuade us to write the check. We attended the summer program where our daughter was bit by other students more than once. The teacher communicated the first incident without any resolution to the problem. The next day my daughter was bit again; this time, the office admin called to tell me. There was no written incident report for either scenario, which was odd. At the end of the program, we learned from the teaching staff that the leadership staff reprimanded the teacher for telling us our daughter was bitten. At that point, we decided we didn't want to return to Challenger School. We didn't like how they handled our daughter getting assaulted. We kindly asked for our deposit, and they refused to return it. I even asked the admin staff in the office before my request if the deposit was refundable if we changed our minds for the school year, and they reaffirmed what we were told during the tour, that it was. This staff is dishonest and does not handle behavioral issues responsibly. They quickly take your money without taking any responsibility for their lack of leadership. Keep your child away from here.
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February 2023 by Hari Prasadh
Use the park regularly in the evenings; well kept lawn and playground
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March 2022 by Yuki D.
Our kid enjoyed here and make progress every day. If you are looking for schools with strong academic and discipline, this is a great place for kids to build up knowledge and confidence.
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October 2021 by Supra S.
Horrible school. Do not recommend for anyone to send their children to this school!
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September 2021 by Jackie K.
Challenger School - Sunnyvale is very good school, awesome teachers/educators! But saes is a so so one.... be aware of a teacher in performing art department .... do not send your kids to saes ; Overall the quality of instruction is great. Teachers are knowledgable and classwork is structured.
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July 2021 by Jack Y.
Great school, caring teaching staff and principle. We transferred to Challenge from out of state in 2019. There is a disconnection in terms what was taught in the previous school vs what's been taught/required here. Ms. Murali was very kind and assured us that she and her staff will help us to close the gap, and they DID! English teacher Ms. Arura my daughter needs improvement in our grammar diagramming. She volunteered to spend 1 hour everyday after school, for 4 weeks, with my daughter to improve this area. Ms. Arura was doing similar things for another boy in a lower grade, and she asked my daughter if she mind doing the afterschool session with the boy. My daughter preferred to have 1:1 sessions. No problem at all. Ms. Arura did the session 1:1 with my daughter, in addition to the other session she was having with that boy(also 1:1).During the pandemic, the school offered both in person and online option. Even though there were only 6 person in her grade opted for in person, the school continued to provide great learning experience. Dedicated teach for most subjects, as well teaching assistant sitting through all classes.During the application season, Ms. Murali provide very tailored and detailed guidance on the application processes of various highs cool. She also followed with us almost monthly on the progress and provide suggestions on the next steps.The past 18 month has been challenging but we're so glad we chose Challenger Sunnyvale. We're successfully admitted to a great private school. We can't do this without Ms. Murali and all her extraordinary staff.
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December 2018 by Sela Samanatha
Miss Mythili new preschoold teacher is one of the worst teacher.They need to select the right teacher who has experience and who is sophisticated,well rounded and informative.Very laid back teacher,timepass and way too much attitude.
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December 2018 by Sadanand Hullur
We have been sending two our kids here since 8 years now. We like the school and the curriculum. We would recommend this school to others.
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December 2018 by Contact Mon 32
+1 to Miss Mythili preschool teacherInarticulate and very high attitude and no knowledge at all .These teachers come here so that their kids get free tuition and ruin someother kids future.First educate these teachers and please hire right knowledgeable ones.
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December 2017 by Ian Smith
Protesters protested often in front of the school. One security person is not enough, and the school should hire more security guys for kid safety.
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December 2017 by Jen Guan
Bathrooms are far away from fields. Ample parking.
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December 2016 by Yusra Hussain
I am a 4th grade student at Challenger Sunnyvale (I'm writing from my mom's account). Challenger is an incredible school that lays a great foundation for students. The teachers are very friendly and make sure that class is fun by always using exciting drills and methods. I have been at Challenger since preschool and the main focus is grammar and proper English. Music and computer programming starts from very early on as well as history and geography. It's great to be a Challenger student.
