Cedars International Academy

Posted: April 11, 2024

I play two roles at this school a parents and staff. My son started this school in 2022. He fell in love with school and his teacher! He was and is so eager to come to school in the mornings it made me so happy! This school is a village for my soon to be 3 children attending. They show their appreciation for their students, staff and families!

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Posted: October 23, 2023

My child is currently in her 4th year at Cedars, having started kindergarten during the pandemic. The school handled that difficult time and the transition back to school very well. My daughter thrives here with the smaller classroom sizes and has enjoyed all of her teachers this far. Definitely tour this facility!

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Posted: February 10, 2020

Appropriate amount at each grade level. Reading requirement increases every year & encouraged over the breaks.

Posted: February 10, 2020

All the teachers are amazing, caring, & push the students to always improve.

Posted: February 10, 2020

This is practiced, demonstrated & encouraged every day.

Posted: February 10, 2020

Leadership team are effective and encouraging, encourage participation & communication with parents.

Posted: February 10, 2020

The special education department are all amazingly caring staff & very competent to help students improve & grow.

Posted: February 10, 2020

Reports of Bullying are very rare but when there is a report, it is investigated & addresses immediately.

Posted: February 10, 2020

10 out of 10. Cedars is wonderful at helping all students at their level & help all students to grow.

Posted: February 9, 2020

Great leadership in Principal transmits to teachers. Great leadership in teachers transmits to students and this leadership will carry on...

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My child has been a student at Cedars for eight years. There is no other school that we would even consider attending. He is receiving a quality education, there is constant communication with his teachers. I appreciate that the teachers are always available to help the students succeed. There is a concern for each student personally as well as academically.

Posted: January 26, 2020

They address any issue immediately and take action to ensure it is resolved.

Posted: January 26, 2020

Amazing, definitely the best decision I could have made for my children. I drive 30 minutes each way to drop off my children and it is so worth it for a quality education and my children have thrived and excelled academically here.

Posted: January 26, 2020

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They teachers are amazing. They are all so loving and caring about the students.

Posted: January 26, 2020

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The Principal and other Admin always put in so much extra time to ensure the school runs smoothly and really care abut the children, parents, families, and staff.

Posted: January 26, 2020

There are several programs in place to help all students, of all learning abilities and of different levels in each classroom.

Posted: September 15, 2019

They instill the habit early, but with an age appropriate amount.

Posted: September 15, 2019

The Kindergarten team is simply amazing! We were worried our daughter would have trouble adjusting to kinder, but she had the BEST year. The international curriculum is amazing, and the teachers genuinely care about the students- all of the students (not just their class). My daughter learned so much more in kindergarten than I expected. But most importantly, she loved and still loves school.

Posted: September 15, 2019

I love that they have “houses” like in Harry Potter. It builds community. They care just as much if not more about social emotional learning than test scores and academics. They are raising great citizens and compassionate people.

Posted: September 15, 2019

They are so family friendly- always going above and beyond to serve the students.

Posted: September 15, 2019

They are a small school. All the classes are smaller than average. There is so much individual attention and teaching differentials to accommodate individual needs.

Posted: September 15, 2019

I see zero signs of bullying because it is a small, tight community where ALL the teachers know ALL the students. Plus, the vertical teams of students bring older and younger students together in the same team.

Posted: September 15, 2019

So much better than I expected! It’s truly a diamond of a school, and we are so thankful we found Cedars. My child is doing so well there.

Posted: November 2, 2017

Great place for my child. He is treated very well by teachers and staff. Learning new things everyday and opening up new possibilities for my child.

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Posted: May 5, 2016

My daughter has really blossomed here. I love the fact that the older kids help the younger ones. I also like the fact that they don't just do the minimum when it comes to the lesson plan.

Posted: July 16, 2014

My children have been students at Cedars for the last four years or so.. They've had exceptional experiences there and these positive lessons will remain with them for the rest of their lives! The teachers are very nurturing and caring, the student body very close, and the academics are rigorous! My son said in July, 'I love the summer, but I cant wait for school to begin'. This is truly a testiment to this amazing school. The Superintendent, principal, teachers, and front office secretary all are special people. The principal is . . .WONDERFUL and has help take this school several levels forward. She is so outgoing and understanding. The teachers are passionate about learning, and in turn the children are too. They also have afterschool programs where my children further their education through field trips, technology, music, and sports. Overall, a great public charter school education compared to other public and private school choices.

Posted: April 7, 2014

I love and appreciate the team here at Cedars! This has been a challenging year for my son and I due to family transitions and I truly feel like the decision we made to come to Cedars has been one of the best decisions we have ever made. My son likes coming to Cedars and I believe that is largely due to the fact that he feels loved and supported here, which has been extremely helpful for us this year. "It takes a village to raise a child", and I feel privileged to be a part of this village. Thank you Cedars for your continued support!

Posted: June 24, 2013

I cannot speak this on all the teachers at Cedars International Academy, but there is a lack of communication from the teachers to the parents. Teachers are not informing parents prior to a child's grades declining. There is no indication of problems, until the progress report comes out and a shortage in time for the problem to be corrected. This school has the potential to be a great school, yet if the communication system is not improved, student academic rated will decline.

Posted: September 8, 2011

I disagree with this negative review as both a school staff member and a parent. As a member of the staff, I am proud to say that we have made major strides here at Cedars in both terms of academics and school culture. Academically, we are a recognized school where our students' learning is our number one priority. As a school, we have become a tight knit group and that learns from each other. I am proud to say that we only had to hire 2 new teachers this year (we have a total of 15 certified teachers on staff). As a parent, I am very selective in where I send my children. All of my other children attended private schools in elementary. Yet, I am proud that my child attends Cedars. His teacher is phenomenal! She is innovative, caring, highly structured and caters instruction to his needs. The administrative team is positive and the members are very invested in the community as instructional leaders and school families. Discipline and structure guidelines have been in place since before school started this year. This is one community that is moving forward in a positive and exciting manner!

Posted: July 30, 2011

This is a great elementary school, however, administration does not know how to handle middle school. The discipline policy is reactive rather than proactive, which reinforces terrible habits in students. In addition, teachers are given insufficient amount of time to properly prepare lessons. The teacher retention rate speaks for itself.

Posted: March 17, 2011

This school has provided my students with everything they need to be successful. I am very happy with the progress they are making. Dr. Diaz is very easy to talk to and willing to listen to the parents. I especially like the diversity of the population at this school

Posted: March 3, 2011

The school has what schools around it need to have. It provides its students with hands on learning, small class size, and teachers that strive to ensure the students exceed their own expectations. It may be smaller in size, but it makes up for it in education, dedication, and individuality. I would definitely recommend this school for parents looking for a new school for their child(ren).

Posted: March 3, 2011

I read some of the reviews and I honestly have no idea what some people are saying. My children have been at the school for over two years and their teachers are absolutely wonderful. Some work does come from edhelper, which many schools use! What is so bad about it? Its a great website, that allows students to get presented with information being taught in class a number of times. However, they don't just use edhelper, other educational books are used. Test scores for my children, as well as other parents I've talked to have increased. The teachers work hard and are dedicated to the students, You get what you can't get at the surrounding schools. They have smaller class sizes, hands on learning, and interactive teaching techniques. They are just wonderful.

Posted: March 2, 2011

The staff & teachers are very caring and make the school feel like a community.My children have been at Cedars over 4 years and during this time they have developed strong study habbits and have built a solid learning foundation.

Posted: January 11, 2011

This is my sons second year at CIA and he is very happy to be here. The principal and staff share a very cohesive working relationship. The staff is dedicated to building an environment of academic and social growth. The PTO is also a very important asset to the campus, working tirelessly for the needs of the students.

Posted: January 5, 2011

Great students, teachers, and staff. Wonderful warm inviting environment. Challenging curriculum, great cafeteria, growing campus, pride is evident among the community.

Posted: October 4, 2010

In my opinion, the teachers who left needed to go. Many were yellers and not good at classroom management. The kids at Cedars are generally very good kids, many are extremely bright and creative, but most come from working families who may lack some of the resources more posh districts have. The thing I love about Cedars is the small school atmosphere and the deication to the whole child. Classes are as small as ten kids and none are larger than 18.

Posted: July 5, 2010

There is nothing international about Cedars so do not let the name fool you. It is the dedicated teachers who work far beyound the call of duty that keep the school going. However, 10 or more of these great and caring teachers have left this school year. Many of these teachers have been there for years. Please do your research, visit the school and investigate before enrolling your child.

Posted: June 4, 2010

10 out of 22 teachers leaving after this school year? In my opinion, some of thier best teachers. Sending your children here is a roll of the dice. In addition, there seems to be much misleading information on the schools website. Do your research.

Posted: May 5, 2010

Cedars is an excellent school. We have been so happy her and my children have blossomed.

Posted: April 8, 2010

This is our first year at this school and I just love it!! I love my daughters teacher, she is the best, and I can tell she genuinely cares for her students!!! Dr. Diaz does a great job interacting with the students and parents. The faculty here from the janitor, office personnel, cafeteria staff to the teachers is just great.

Posted: April 1, 2010

I have been to the school and seen kids throwing chairs around on the playground. I did not see any adults interrupt the bad behavior. The school has had several plumbing problems this year. The only reason I even go near this school is because I have to pick up my stepson. I would never put my children at this school and the first chance we get we will be moving my stepson. Homework comes from EdHelper.