Arizona Charter Academy

I am very impressed with ACA. They go above and beyond for these kids. These kids are treated so good. They are challenged academically and provided all the information they need to go to College. The teachers have an open door policy. I can drop in anytime I want and just watch my child interact in class. The teachers respond to my emails promptly and always keep me informed on the good as well as the bad behavior of my children. I have taken my children out but brought them back after a couple of months because the level of education and respect they receive at ACA is just not out there in public schools. I have 3 children at the school and all of them are on the honor roll and love to go to school everyday. GREAT principle, GREAT staff, GREAT students, GREAT teachers!!! WE LOVE ACA!
--Submitted by a parent

Very poor parent communication. I found that the principal did not follow up with my concerns or speak with me regarding the issues. Parents are not encouraged or even allowed (depending on the teacher) to volunteer in the child's classroom. If you are looking for a "community" feel and to be active in your child's education, this is not the place for you.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been attending Arizona Charter Academy for several years. They both have struggled with learning and social issues, but the learning environment and culture at ACA has supported them in every area. They have made great progress and are now performing at grade level academically and are involved in sports and other extra curricular activities.
--Submitted by a parent

The direction in which this school is headed cannot compare to any other schools in the area. My chidren are very challenged academically, and feel very safe in this environment. It is a priviledge to come here.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the school and the teachers. When my child was being bullied the principal took care of it right away. I was impressed and glad of how seriously they take this kind of incidents. I would recommend this school to any parent who is looking for a family oriented school with great academics.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been given the pre-SAT tests both in junior high and now in high school. This information has helped me as a parent to determine if she is on tract to be ready for college and helped me understand her areas of strength and weaknesses. The guidance counselor met with me and went over the results - it is amazing how much the staff cares about the success of my child! I LOVE this school!
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my children attend ACA, and they have made great gains this year. I'm excited to see their progress in all areas!
--Submitted by a parent

We are so happy with Arizona Charter Academy. Our kids participate in the 21 C Grant after school program in karate and hip hop dance classes. Our kids can't even go to the classes until the go for an hour of tutoring in reading and math....
--Submitted by a parent

Sadly we will not return to this school. They have very little parent involvement NOR do they make available other ways for parents to be involved. I recently found out that some of the teachers are doctoring bad grades so that they dont freak out the parents:((( So I really dont know if my kids are getting the grades they deserve or some grade pulled out of the sky. Pretty disappointing!
--Submitted by a parent

In just one year, my daughter went from being behind academically, to above average - making Honor Roll twice! I deeply appreciate all the hard work from the teachers and staff. ACA is like a second home to us; everyone knows our name, we are greeted with smiles, and the students look very happy. I see the value in grouping children by ability in certain subjects. If your child excels, they allow your child to go farther. If your child shows a weakness, they will target that subject and work very hard to improve success. I love ACA so much, that my daughter's little brother will also be attending next year. We look forward to many years with ACA.
--Submitted by a parent