Encore High for the Performing and Visual Arts School

Its year 4 and I am still very happy! My oldest daughter and several of her fellow class mates have been excepted to to some of the top colleges and university in the country. My youngest daughter loves all her classes and teachers. Keep up the good work Encore!
--Submitted by a parent

I love how this school is focused on both academics and the fine arts. I was at a "for the arts" high school and we did about 6 performances annually. This school does a bazillion! If a student does not maintain a C minimum in all classes, they get booted from the play or show. The staff is kind and polite. Heck, I have the admin staff on speed dial and all the time they call me back within a few hours. They are dedicated. The teachers will accept no less than their students' very best. And the plays are entertaining. As for school lunches, they are average but sometimes they have a special treat. Last month, the Dean ordered In and Out for the students. My kids were so happy that day! In fact, even though I really don't know The Griffins that well, I want to. I consider them both to be my friend.
--Submitted by a parent

We love Encore! My kids are doing better then ever and with all the services that this school offers for their students to succeed, every student can get the help they need. Study hall class everyday to work on homework and tutoring after school with their teachers if they need it. Thank You
--Submitted by a parent

Encore has the best API in the entire district! Teachers work with students in a smaller setting than other schools, offer tutoring every week, and meet for parent conferences monthly. Dedicated teachers who care about their students is hard to come by. Not an Encore! Students come for the electives; parents love the academic rigor! Parents have opportunities to volunteer, too!
--Submitted by a parent

This is the best school my son has ever attended. He has always struggled in school, but Encore is different. The teacher's care about every one of their students. They want them all to succeed. My son scored advanced on state tests at Encore when he has never scored higher than below basic at any other school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is bad, really bad. The people in charge are horrible, the counselor is rarely available. Its an unfair school, some electives are put at the bottom and they shouldn't add sports to there program if there not even going to fund it properly. I was a student there and its not a great school like some people say
--Submitted by a student

I love this school. My little one has attended there since it's opening. She has increased in knowledge and her conservatory so much. The shows they put on there are amazing. The staff there -they are TRUE EDUCATORS that care, put hours and hourse of time in tutoring after school to help students succeed. Academics are amazing. Teachers are amazing. The couple running it ARE AMAZING....Have you seen Jungle Book? THANK YOU Encore & Staff. This family truly appreciates you.
--Submitted by a parent

Encore High School teaches students to not only improve in academics but in the conservatory you choose to mayjor in. Many people believe that there is alot of faoritism at encore, i dont believe this is true. The deans "favorites" are people that work very hard and deserve everything they recieve. Those students work at a professional level and are very talented. Encore gives students oppurtunities that alot of people would not be able to expierence. I love this school and i dont see how anyone could disagree.
--Submitted by a student

I've been a student since this school's opening and to be honest, I love it very much. I've never been strong in math and science, and since attending these schools, I am actually able to comprehend what they are teaching. I have had the opportunity to try countless different things I would not have been able to do at any other school. Before coming to Encore, I was bullied, yet have encountered little problems with students here, and when there was any issue, the dean took care of it. I feel confident in all the teachers, and have witnessed that when there is a teacher who is not up to par the school dismisses them and brings in someone who can actually teach the subject. Although many people complain about the dean's and their favoritism, I don't feel its true. They focused on the performance aspect of the school in the beginning because those were students whom they knew. Now that the school has become more establish, I feel there is equal love towards all conservatories. I think if someone wants to have a good experience at Encore, they have to realize it is still a school. Yes, it is exceptional and better than most but it still comes with bumps on the road. I recommend Encore
--Submitted by a student

We had a brief experience with this school. Had to move on, academics are subpar, in the bottom third of similar schools state wide, according to the state. And there are better arts programs elsewhere. The couple in charge is clueless.
--Submitted by a parent