Academy for Academic Excellence

I went to AAE for grades 9-12. I really liked the fact that the classrooms weren't too big. The Literature teachers were all amazing, but the math and science teachers fell short. There were a few teachers that were some of the worst teachers I've ever had in my life (all math and science teachers). Whenever there were some rowdy people in class the teachers wouldn't really do anything about it, therefore making it harder for others to learn. Overall I had a good experience, especially my senior year. Those teachers were the best!

the school is very tough and will help your child. Some activities during school however are very challenging and difficult but with time your child will understand what is being is given to him/her to learn and understand.

You left out the award winning Air Force Junior ROTC program. Since AAE AFJROTC started up in January 2007, the program has earned the following awards: 2008-2009 AFJROTC Distinguished Unit 2009-2010 AFJROTC Distinguished Unit with Merit 2010-2011 AFJROTC Distinguished Unit with Merit 2011 AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor with Merit 2011 AFJROTC Officer Instructor of the Year
--Submitted by a teacher

This high school is not what it should be. In my opinion it does well in the history/ literature areas, but it falls short in the sciences and math. The biology teacher is tough, but she does a good job of learning acquisition. Higher math and chemistry teachers are poor. They don't make the subject understandable and they are rather pejorative in their treatment of the student. The department head for science is a joke. Parental input is welcomed but rarely taken seriously. However, it is a pretty safe school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two boys. They are in 5th and 8th grade. They are happy to go to school each day. They are being challenged to work at a higher level than at previous school. They both feel safe and seem to have a sense of pride about their school. What a blessing.
--Submitted by a parent

I have three children who attend AAE, one senior, one freshman and one in Kindergarten. After fleeing the public schools in the area several years ago, we have tried several options, finally sending my older kids to private school - paying more than my house payment. We have been at AAE for several years and we could not be happier. The older kids have been able to build some great relationships in this smaller setting, with their peers and their teachers. One of the teachers even called me when she was concerned about my son adjusting and being comfortable after he first started here. At the high school level, most teachers cannot even name all of their students and certainly do not make the time to call a parent with a concern. The principal and staff are great - we feel like part of the family.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my sons went to this school, one was in RSP and the other is very gifted, the school is the best thing that ever happened to our family. They both graduated 1 year earler than they were scheduled to, the one in RSP was mainstreemed within 1.5 years. The teachers are excellent, Rick Percy the founder of the school is one of a kind, he is fully envolved and makes sure that the school is the very best it can be. Any child that is lucky enough to go to this school will have an advantage for the rest of their life. My younger son is a Jr. at CSUSB at 19. It dose not get better than that!
--Submitted by a parent

This school takes education literally and responsibly.Students learn. Teachers and administrators are there for one reason: the students to excel.

6 out of 10 My child has attended this school for many years. He had excellent experiences in the elementary years, but somehow it falls apart in Middle & High School. I think there has been a change in administration as it seems there is no leadership in the administration and teachers are allowed to behave in a non-professional manner. Communication is very poor at all levels, but especially from the Principal's office and the Sports Dept.
--Submitted by a parent

My child recently went through a tough period academically and after sharing my concerns with the teacher, I was able to, with very little effort, have a parent teacher conference with the principle, dean of students and school psychologist. We were all able to talk together and try to understand where the problem was. This was very reassuring to me that this school will make sure my child will have the support that they need.
--Submitted by a parent