Private Schools

My son loves there teachers

I am a former employee at Vista RTC in Magna, and I can tell you this is not the place for your kids. I don't know if all treatment centers are like this but after my experience at Vista, I would NEVER send my children to a place like this. I should have known the place was sketchy from when I got the job. First, the compensation was almost $2 less than what it was announced on the job listing, but I didn't say anything and I took the job. Second, I never saw a pay stub from this place, I guess I had to ask for them, never even met the HR person. Third, it is clear that they are so desperate to find staff that they will hire anyone, people who are clearly not a good fit for a job like this. Although I got along with all the kids, the job was extremely draining emotionally, and mentally. I left the place crying a few times. But how could they hire staff that is prepare for situations that often come up in this place, when compensation is so low. Which I never understood, because the amount of revenue this place makes is insane. The way the kids are treated is just ridiculous. All these adults are trying to tell the boys how to behave but most of the supervisors and staff behave like children themselves and don't hold proper boundaries with the kids. I saw how supervisors would cuss at boys in a "playful" manner. Most of this kids hated their therapists, and most said the same thing - “just agree with whatever your therapist says and you’ll get out soon”. Something that I could NOT tolerate in this place was the meals that were given to this kids. I, as a staff, tried not to eat there because it was unhealthy, carb-packed, processed food. Breakfast on the weekends was a piece of banana bread or any other type of sugar-packed food such as cereal, or cinnamon rolls. For lunch and dinner, it was also a lot of processed food, that like I said, I wouldn't even eat because I don't want to put that in my body. No wonder why many of this kids were tired, or were gaining weight - they weren't being fed properly. Which BLOWS my mind. Again, I think VISTA makes enough money to buy better food, and have a cook that isn't unhealthy herself (because your could tell the cook was used to greasy, processed food). A lot of the staff that works there, just works there because is easy money to just chill with a bunch of teenagers (when things are under control). But they are not prepared to do work like this. I mean...the night staff would fall asleep...so no wonder some boys snuck out and ran away. The last straw for me and the reason I quit, was when one kid snapped at me and the shift supervisor did NOTHING to back me up. Kids know that the staff is constantly disagreeing and contradicting each other, and that they aren’t backed up by supervisors so kids get away with stuff often. One last piece of advice for parents desperately looking for help. GET HELP FOR YOURSELF FIRST. As talking to many of these kids I found that most of them were like that because their parents didn't know how to raise them, or were so busy building a business to be aware of what was happening with their kid until it was too late. Get a GOOD, CERTIFIED therapist with experience that can help you as a parent and everyone as a family. Don't send your kids to a place like this just so it's "not your problem" anymore. This place broke my heart, and like I said, I will never see this as an answer for my children in the future.

This is a wonderful school! My son started over a year ago at 17 months old. He loves it here! There are days he does not want to leave! At a pediatrician check up, the doctor commented on my son being advanced for his age. This is a school and not a daycare as referenced in a previous comment. As with some private schools, there is before and after care at an additional cost. In addition, I was aware of the extra cost for when school is not in session as stated in the enrollment paperwork when I enrolled. There are times when the staff has made accommodations for me when needed as a working parent. We cannot always make the field trips. I was concerned with someone else transporting my child, so this is why I chose certain field trips I can attend. If you personally cannot take a toddler on the field trip, see if a family member or someone else can take your child. These field trips add enrichment to the child's learning experience.

This a great school, in fact we moved to Tremonton specifically so our kids count attend. The teachers are very attentive and the class sizes are so small that my kids get all the one-on-one attention they need. The curriculum is challenging, my 1st grader is now reading at a 4th grade level. My 3rd grader and Preschooler are also excelling. I love that the school is LDS (Latter Day Saint) based so I know my children aren't going to be taught anything that contradicts our faith.

its great to have a decent school

Petty.

All of my children have attended Berean Academy in the past. The experience was a challenge for each one of them for they were expected to learn and complete their work. They are productive citizens and have strong character values as a result. This is due to the dedicated staff, a Bible centered curriculum and the encouragement for each student to strive to achieve their best. If you want your children to be educated well from a Bible perspective, then consider this school.

I've been here several times and have always been greeted with a smile.

Excellent alternative to poor public education

Awesome school, staff, and environment for anyone who wants their kids in a Christian school.

Amazing school and teachers are the best around!

The person who started this is great, however they have moved and this is no longer functioning.

My daughter has gone to Summit for 4 years and we love this school. The tuition in very fair for the small class rooms and the great teachers. It is more like a family not a school. The camp trips to National Parks, fall festival and other social activities, is great way for us to get know other parents and the teachers better