Peak Expeditionary - Pennington

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"Peak Expeditionary School is new as of 2018 and comments from Pennington do not apply! This school is amazing! Colorado to the core, adventure trips, field experiences and a staff that truly loves all kids. We couldn’t be happier at Peak!"

"A focus on experiences that go along with classroom learning means kids are retaining more of what they learn and learn to use it in the real world. The teachers are all so happy and have an amazing school culture which I personally believe leads to a healthy school environment. Any issue I have ever had was met with answered phone calls, returned emails and in person conversations within 24 hours not just from teachers but from the assistant principal and principal himself. They are the only school in the state with a bike park on school grounds and a focus on spending as much time as possible learning outside on their large piece of property. We care very much about a diverse environment and their commitment to keeping the school a diverse environment is a huge draw for us. Lastly their constant focus on social emotional development brings me so much hope for this generation of kids. With widespread anxiety, depression and disconnection on the rise for kids I fully believe a focus in empathy and respect is vital learning. Peak does such a wonderful job focusing on these areas."

"School has gone downhill and lost more students each year my daughter went there(3yrs). Many behavioral issues with students which disrupts teaching on a several times daily basis. My daughter transferred to another Jeff Co. School this year and was found to be behind in almost every subject, Pennington grades were good but as a whole the teaching was behind where grade level should be at that point in the school year which is concerning since my daughter is struggling to catch up in new school so she can be at the level they are currently teaching . Staff at Pennington gets smaller every year and overall participation w/ community and family has gone downhill as well. Front office staff has changed and definitely not for the better, not very helpful most of the time and one person consistently very rude no matter what the interaction. I strongly advise checking out alternatives before sending your child to Pennington, it will not be in their best interest."

"Note: This school was reorganized in 2018 and moved forward as Peak Expeditionary, reviews from Pennington are no longer accurate or valid. We looked at several schools before choosing Peak Expeditionary for our daughter to start Kindergarten. We were looking for a school that focused on allowing kids to explore, have choices, and had a blend of academics and experiences. We put in for Peak and when we were accepted, we jumped at the chance. Our experience has been amazing so far. The way the whole staff has welcomed our daughter, but also the whole family has been appreciated. They have handled the pandemic with grace and I have been so pleased with both the in-person learning and the remote options. Our kiddo is outside for several hours during the day and was even able to go on a field trip this year. Her teachers are always welcoming and make her feel valued at school. Communication from the principal, her classroom teacher, the para support, the front office, the clinic aide - all have been pleasent, responsive, and kind. We are so excited to be a part of the CREW at Peak! We hope to see this school grow and become a K-8!!!"

"We started out my daughter’s kindergarten year in the middle of a pandemic. I could not be prouder of how Peak handled the challenge of teaching young kiddos in a remote environment, and the thought they put into in-person learning to keep it safe for everyone was beyond my expectations. They push my daughter to excel in everything she does, including developing her character and building her confidence. Even online, they maintained an interactive curriculum that encouraged discovery and exploration. The balance between digital work and hands-on work was perfectly balanced, as is their emphasis on outdoor education and activities. I knew I was going to like Peak when I registered my daughter a year ago I didn’t know I was going to love it."

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"Note: This school was reorganized in 2018 and moved forward as Peak Expeditionary, reviews from Pennington are no longer accurate or valid. We looked at several schools before choosing Peak Expeditionary for our daughter to start Kindergarten. We were looking for a school that focused on allowing kids to explore, have choices, and had a blend of academics and experiences. We put in for Peak and when we were accepted, we jumped at the chance. Our experience has been amazing so far. The way the whole staff has welcomed our daughter, but also the whole family has been appreciated. They have handled the pandemic with grace and I have been so pleased with both the in-person learning and the remote options. Our kiddo is outside for several hours during the day and was even able to go on a field trip this year. Her teachers are always welcoming and make her feel valued at school. Communication from the principal, her classroom teacher, the para support, the front office, the clinic aide - all have been pleasent, responsive, and kind. We are so excited to be a part of the CREW at Peak! We hope to see this school grow and become a K-8!!!"

"Peak Expeditionary School is new as of 2018 and comments from Pennington do not apply! This school is amazing! Colorado to the core, adventure trips, field experiences and a staff that truly loves all kids. We couldn’t be happier at Peak!"

"School has gone downhill and lost more students each year my daughter went there(3yrs). Many behavioral issues with students which disrupts teaching on a several times daily basis. My daughter transferred to another Jeff Co. School this year and was found to be behind in almost every subject, Pennington grades were good but as a whole the teaching was behind where grade level should be at that point in the school year which is concerning since my daughter is struggling to catch up in new school so she can be at the level they are currently teaching . Staff at Pennington gets smaller every year and overall participation w/ community and family has gone downhill as well. Front office staff has changed and definitely not for the better, not very helpful most of the time and one person consistently very rude no matter what the interaction. I strongly advise checking out alternatives before sending your child to Pennington, it will not be in their best interest."