Solon Academy of Arts and Sciences

I have been at Solon since the 1st day of 5th grade... It has gone through plenty of changes but never really really bad. I am currently taking high school level math and all other core classes at the 8th grade level. I was head cheerleader 3 years running! Although this will be my last year because I will not be attending next year because I will be in High School! I would strongly recommend sending your student there. There are small class sizes and teachers who care and do not expect anyonee to be perfect.
--Submitted by Lori S., a student

Solon Academy has been through various changes, but this school has created a learning environment rich in diverse activities, excellent teachers, and learning experiences that enrich students lives.
--Submitted by a teacher

The school is great school. It may be small but its stilla great school. The children learn what they need to learn and if they strugle they csan get help which is great. Solon is a great school for anyones child.
--Submitted by Jo, a parent

Since the last director left at the beginning of the school year there has been a high turnover of teachers. I decided to take my children out at that time due to academic issues. If you have a child who wants to go to the Senior academy, look at different options. It's a sad situation, but unfortunately Solon is mostly interested in the students up to 6th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

My child attended this school for one semester last year. The hopes were that the smaller student/teacher ratio would contribute positively, but high turnover amongst teachers and administration made this a disastrous experience.
--Submitted by a parent

I would strongly urge parents to reconsider before enrolling their child in this school. The administration and teachers have become sub-par and believe it is not their job to motivate their students. We have been loyal to this school for 5 years, and have been sadly disappointed in the schools gradual decline. Our son was in the 7th grade this year 2004/2005 and we have tried to stick it out. Although the preach strong parent, teacher, student involvement - there isn't any. The teachers want perfect little clones that they do not need to work with in any way. Keep looking, you will be failing your child if you send him/her to this school.
--Submitted by Eva Mark, a parent

I would not recommend SSA. ---from a former PTA officer
--Submitted by a parent

I removed my child from this school because there was no two way communication between the principal and the parents. There did not seem to have a clear and defined picture of how the upper grades were going to be conducted which left me thinking that there would not have quality education for my child.
--Submitted by Tina DeVito, a parent

The school's turnover is huge and I can't count on a competant director being in place for any period of time. My kids have learned a lot here, but unfortunately, the personnel issues have forced us to seek another school.
--Submitted by a parent

Solon Senior Academy is the best charter school any child can attend. They have small class rooms so they have the teacher's individual attention when they don't understand something in class. This is the first year our daughter has attended Solon Senior Academy and she has done outstanding in her school work. She loves going to school everyday and has made lots of friends. We also like that it's a uniform school and the staff is always thoroughly up with the students and following the uniform rule. We definately are going to send our daughter back there next year and the years to come. It's a great school with teachers/staff who care about the students!
--Submitted by Patricia Sanchez, a parent