Academy for Academics & Arts

I don't know why this school is getting a 7 out of 10 rating. This is way too low. I have experience at a lot of different schools because of being military and having 6 children and this is by far the best elementary school I have had any experience with. It's a public school with a private school feel. The Principle and staff are wonderful, the academics are great, the arts program is fabulous, I mean you would not believe how amazing the performances are! Three of my children have attended here and loved it. I couldn't speak better of any school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter and I both LOVE AAA!!!!!! She did well at her previous school but has really grown since she started at AAA last year!!!! Children here have so many opportunites beyond what is offered in other public schools. The faculty and parent involovement is above and beyond anything I have ever seen!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has the best, most caring environment for students. The teachers and staff care about the students and actually take the time to get to know them so that they can ensure success. The school has a new principal this year who is very dynamic, intelligent, creative, and focused on what is best for the students. The parents are very active and supportive of the school. The magnet programs in the arts cannot be beat. The school celebrates diversity and the kids feel accepted and loved while they are at school.
--Submitted by a parent

When you report bullying, they don't want to hear it. Instead of punishing the bully and fixing the problem, the victim becomes the problem. People need to do their jobs and stop trying to win popularity contests around there.
--Submitted by a parent

Like another reviewer wrote, this school is about who's who within it's ranks. You have a principal who really just smiles and nods and doesn't make a move unless the select few feel that his actions are acceptable. This school has much potential, but when people are allowed to run it to their liking with nobody controlling their actions, a gluttonous, self-serving, arrogance overwhelms the enviroment and they forget to treat everyone fairly and politely and only serve the uppercrust that fits their needs. Again, they have excellent programs and plans, but without fair, logical leadership, only a few prosper and thrive.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is all about "old politics". Your child's position and roles are not based on their talents or abilities, it is dependant upon what your last name is, who you are and who you smooze with. You can lack talent and have the starring role of a huge production all based on who you know around there. Yes, there is alot of talent there and they offer wonderful programs, but it's old politics.
--Submitted by a parent

This magnet school has excellent leadership and exceptional teachers. They are caring and dedicated to every child. The arts teachers (art, music, vocal, dance, drama, and strings) extremely gifted and giving. Every school should be so wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

I think that at one time the school was great, now it is a showcase for the administration and teachers to get their friends and relatives into the school, it is controlled by select memebers of the staff. A majority of the children that attend are friends or relatives of a staff members. It is a well known fact, but rarely mentioned in for fear that your child will be kicked out of the school.
--Submitted by a parent

it is a great school to go to ! my kids love it
--Submitted by a parent

The Academy has a wonderful environment for our children to learn. The Principal is excellent with the children and makes a point to call them each by name and always knows the family. I am a grandparent and feel very blessed to have my grandchildren in such a wonderful school situation. It is a public school but there is a waiting list and children must be interviewed before accepted. It lets them know that the school is for learning. They do not have the discipline problems of most schools because the children realize it is an honor to be accepted. All parents are expected and do their share of volunteer work at the school.
--Submitted by a parent