Pinnacle Pointe Academy

I just wanted to leave a comment on the amazing way PPA handles the safely of my children. At times it is a pain when I have to go back and get my ID to sign out my children but I understand and I m thankful for that policy. Also, the fall block party was an amazing event. My children and I greatly enjoyed the amazing food and the booths put in the classrooms. My little girl can t stop talking about the little piglet she bottle fed or the pony rides they got on. Go panthers!
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I am so pleased with a recent meeting I had with my students teacher and the principal. They walked me through some behaviors my child was exhibiting in class and things I can do at home that can help and things they are doing at school to help. I can already see the difference in my daughter- thank you so much for all of your grat suggestions!!
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I am a returning parent who has two children at Pinnacle. While the school has gone through a lot of changes over the past few years, I am happy to say that they have, for the most part, been positive. Obviously there are things that I would do differently if I were running the place, but that would be the same at any school. Overall the staff is pleasant, professional, and knoweldgeable. I really like the principal and this will be her third year at the school, which is great be0cause she has truly gotten to know my children who absolutely adore her! If you are looking for an overall good school with a quality education and teachers who like what they are doing- you have come to the right place.
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My son is in first grade and is enjoying the new year. He has the new (new to the school at least) first grade teacher. I was a bit nervous at first because there are so many new staff members this year. But we LOVE his teacher! Change is good as long as it is in the right direction. I was nervous about my son being behind in math this year- but his teacher spent the first few weeks reviewing with the class and now they are picking up where they left off last year. They got so far in kindergarten, but I know he forgot a lot over summer-- I was grateful that he was eased back into the swing of things! Keep up the good work Pinnacle- I can't wait to see what the year brings!
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This is my sons second year at Pinnacle and I couldn't be happier with the teachers. He loves PPA and his new teacher is wonderful. My student is above his grade level and he will begin blocking next week! After the first few weeks of review we are getting into the 'meat' of the year and I am excited for my son and the opportunities that are presenting themselves!
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My son just started this school a few weeks ago and I can't tell you how relieved I am to find a school where he is not just a number. He has some special educational needs and the school has been amazing in helping him adjust and meet those needs. I have never seen a more organized and safe pick up/drop off routine. I feel very blessed that he is here.
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My daughters have attended PPA for the last 5 years. There are so many levels to running a successful school, and many of those layers are not for the students or parents to be made aware of. When you have a school where kids are not held accountable for their manners (or lack thereof) when they used to be, and a Principal who used to teach at the high school, but has NO experience with younger children in a classroom setting running the school, there will be issues. Teachers feel like the safest thing to do is to keep their heads down and stay in their rooms. It used to be a friendly place for parents, as well as the kids. I HATE the "morning mayhem".. kids running on sidewalks and thru the rocks to get to class. It causes my 3rd grader a bit of anxiety everyday. Staff has to watch their backs, as there are members of the staff that 'spy' and it makes for a very difficult working environment. PPA used to be a fantastic school. My daughter is happy there, though I am not. She will continue to attend PPA. It used to have a small school feel, but now, it feels like a public school with uniforms (and the dress code isn't really enforced that often)
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I'm giving the school 3 stars for the teachers, if I were to rate the administration I would give it 0 stars. The school has/had a few excellent teachers but the principle has A LOT to learn - my belief is that the "district" needs to make a change with this person, but that's because of the experience I've had with her. I was trying to explain some concerns I had and she looked at me with a blank stare and phony smile on her face and the things she promised me she would look in to, she never did. If your happy here, great more power to you! If you're not, good for you for speaking out and letting everyone know why. I personally read thru several pages of reviews when researching a school, I also look at the dates just to get a feel for what's going on. I think it's amazing that when there are specific complaints made, a bunch of new good reviews are made so that the reviews stating problems roll over to the next page/s. I have to say that from the parents I know, there hasn't been one lie written in the complaints made, the "good" reviews just seem to want to pick on the people writing about the problems they have had.
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I am a parent whose child has attended this school from 1st-5th grade (next eyar will be 6th grade). There have been up's and down's and plenty of change along the way, but overall I am more satisfied with this school then with the elementary school I sent my older child to (he is older and off at college). I enjoy the evening events that the school puts on, my students are performing in class, and the school seems peaceful- it has a small school feel that is exactly what we lacked in my older childs elementary education. There are things that any school could improve, you have to take the good and the bad and I must say that the good outweighs the bad at this school and we are going to be sad that next year is our childs last!
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I am a new parent- enrolled a few weeks before school got out. When I toured with the principal she was very informative and walked me through everything about the school. It was also nice to see the students during the school day. They all ran up to the principal who actually new each of their names- very different from our old school. I know someone commented on this earlier, but I think it is an important aspect of the school that is worth mentioning again. The school seemed to have a very relaxed upbeat atmosphere which is just what I was looking for. I searched everywhere before settling at this school and am very excited to start the year- in fact my kids are at camp today!
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