I’m sharing this because I’m still reeling from the discovery that private schools often operate with a level of immunity that public schools simply don’t have. If you are currently looking at private education for your kids, please learn from our experience at Summit School of Ahwatukee.
My daughter’s time there was short and, frankly, traumatic. After we left, I spoke with multiple other parents and realized what I believe to be a systemic issue with bullying and predatory behavior that has been shielded for far too long. In my opinion, money and "status" buy immunity at this school. It feels like an administration that is more worried about their reputation than the safety of the children.
The Retaliation
I did what any parent would do: I advocated for my child. The "consequence" was my daughter being abruptly expelled late on a Friday night through no fault of her own.
The most heartbreaking part? I later listened to a recording of a head admin telling staff that I was a "danger" to the school specifically because I am a military veteran. They were told to call the police if I was even seen near the campus.
I was a combat flight medic. My entire career was about saving lives, not harming them. I was a classroom mom—I brought the coffee, I planned the parties, I volunteered. I never once raised my voice at them; I only cried while trying to protect my kid.
The Legal & Police Involvement
Since the expulsion, I’ve had to deal with what I feel is legal harassment from their lawyers based on false statements. I’ve had to have police escorts just to pick up my daughter’s things and to deliver paperwork for a restraining order against my daughter’s attacker. Shout out to our local PD, who were incredibly empathetic and saw through the school’s narrative immediately.
The Lesson
I’m sharing this because the only way to stop this kind of abuse of power is to talk about it. Private schools often lack the oversight and safety procedures of public or charter schools.
I will never stop fighting for justice for my daughter. If you’re a parent, please: listen to your kids, trust your gut, and don’t let a "prestigious" name blind you to what’s happening behind closed doors.
Has anyone else dealt with private school administrations retaliating against parents for reporting safety issues?
Submitted February 20, 2026 at 08:15AM by Careless_Laugh_2294 https://ift.tt/NOcWKFm
