Magnolia Science Academy 6 School

This is our 2nd year and it had not gotten better. They seem to care more about are the children in uniform then if a child needs help. Admin does not communicate well with parents. A few , a very few teachers are gems, while others do not communicate well to parents and the students. Coolis seems like a great idea however many teachers do not keep current with the kids grades. My son tells me many class mates may not be returning for 8th grade due to parents not feeling childrend are getting proper education , I am thinking maybe I need to investigate that as an option.
--Submitted by a parent

Last year my husband and I researched numerous schools to determine which school would best suit our then fifth grade son. In the end, we decided to send him to Magnolia Science Academy 6 for the 6th grade, and we are very happy with our choice. Since our son started at MSA-6 last September, he has truly flourished . The administration is friendly, accessible, open-minded and very supportive. The teachers are just great and go way beyond the call of duty to teach, mentor and nurture students. When our son needed extra help in math, that help was forthcoming immediately. He is developing close friendships with children from every background, which is very important to us as parents, especially since his father s ethnicity differs from mine. At MSA-6, we find that cultural differences are respected, and it is very beneficial to our son that the teachers and staff are from diverse backgrounds. What the teachers all have in common is that their teaching techniques are 21st century based. Technology is incorporated into the subjects which is what we wanted for our son. We highly recommend MSA-6.
--Submitted by a parent

I really love this school due to its education system and Cool Sis. It is like a free private school. I am able to see everything online. The school recognizes successful students and honor them. However, they should open high school for my son.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is average. The administration is average as well. Most of the teachers are great, some not so great. The school lacks organization and professionalism. My child has attended this school for two years. The first year was average with so many changes in the administration and with teachers, very unstable. I had hopes that this year it would improve, but unfortunately its still very unstable. I'm glad this is my child's last year. She is graduating.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my child's first year in Magnolia Science Academy 6 (MSA-6). MSA-6 has excellent learning environment for students both in academically and non-academically. Its curriculum has been designed to challenge students and to encourage parents to be involved in students' success. As a parent I can follow my child's daily school activities via school's COOLSIS system, through which I communicate my child's teachers easily. Principal, teachers, and administrators, and parents have been working together for the success of students, especially in this under funded environment. It is evident from its API score, 841, which is way above the state average; I can say that MSA 6 is very accomplished school given the second year of its operation.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very happy as a parent that my child is going to this school.The school is offering a variety of activities as an after school program. Students sign up for two programs and all teachers are involved with their programs till the end of the day four days of a week consistently. Because the the school is small, teachers and administration are giving good care for the students. The school is well known for preparing the students statewide science projects and nationwide math and scince competitions. I wish the school had senior hs as well.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my child's second year at Magnolia and I have no complaints so far. The size of the classes are what I appreciate and the quick email updates from the teachers, staff and principal. Their CoolSIS system keeps me in touch with whats happening at the school which is reassuring. It's really hard to fail with such a great system. They are a diamond in the rough, but that's fine with me! I'm happy and so is my child.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my second year at the school. There is a new prinicipal. I have had GREAT experiences with him. He has an open door policy, is extremely attentive and responsive both in person and via email. My child absolutely loves the school and is thriving. My child is doing EXTREMELY well both academically and socially. This year they implemented a sport sprogram. My child can not wait to start soccer. If you are an involved parent, and willing to participate and work with the school, this school is for you. If are a complainer but never show up or follow through on your parent commitments, this is not the school for you! This school also provides one on one tutoring academically, this school is very challenging. Please remember this is middle school not elementary school. Students are starting to experience being accountable and responsible.
--Submitted by a parent

We came into the school under new leadership which we were not aware of when we signed up. The new principal is very condescending. He treats the kids like "friends" instead of students, so they really like him. However, he has a "my way or the highway" attitude along with lots of talk and little action. There is no working with parents, sadly, because there seems to be a very strong parent group here. Secondly, there are several teachers who cannot speak english. My child does not understand 90% of what is going on in these classrooms due to the language barrier. These are Science & Technology teachers - the backbone of this school! Math is weak as well. Sad, because on the other hand there seems to be a group of very good teachers here who are stuck under the leadership of one very bad principal.
--Submitted by a parent

Happy to report that Magnolia 6 should be a role model for other schools. Teachers are very accommodating and are eager to teach. Students will benefit from classroom routine to prepare for highschool and college. This is a diamond in the ruff, but the word is gettting out. They may need to expand very soon. Great atmosphere for 6th graders transioning to middle school and zero bullying tollerance makes it ideal for students entering the pre-adolence stage of life. Would recommend this school to parents who care about their children's education and well being.
--Submitted by a parent