Ivy Bound Academy of Math, Science, and Technology Charter Middle

Our daughter started 5th grade this year and this is her first year out of private school. I must say that there is nothing but great things I have to say about this school. Yes it's not for every child they really do focus education and children can not misbehave. It really feels like a private school. The teachers are young and very easy to relate to. Highly academic so if you want your child to be really challenged than this is the school. They do have tons of homework and project so it can be hard at times. My child is getting a private school education for free..
--Submitted by a parent

While the teachers at the school are good (they had a large turnover of great teachers from this past year), (Mr. Gaunt is an excellent teacher) this is not a "warm and fuzzy" school. There are no parent/teacher conferences. And the lack of parking in the immediate vacinity makes it hard for parents to stop by and discuss issues one-on-one with the teachers. Also, the Principal has not been so available this year, as he's been in Sacramento dealing with charter school issues. If your child has problems with math, this is not the school for him, as the ALEKS math class, given in addition to the regular math class, is extremely unforgiving and frustrating for the kids. I don't think it teaches anything to the kids who can't self-direct on the computer. The school also does not "pull out" for special ed. The school also will say it doesn't allow bullying but the administration is ineffectual in dealing with discipline problems, and some students from my child's class last year left partially due to the lack of response from the administration to their concerns. I also found the PTA president snooty when I tried to propose a couple of activities.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is one of the worst middle schools out there, they claim to teach students quality education but actually the only thing which keeps running the school is that line. I graduated this school last year and upon completing the final year no one really missed the school they just couldnt wait to leave it. The principal actually visited my current HighSchool wearing a suit and would not bother to even say hello to me although I said hello to him. This school is stuck up and does not care about education as much as the buisness aspect of it.

I enrolled my son in IBA in the middle of the school semester, and we were greeted cordially and received huge support and understanding from staff. Thank you very much for your attentiion and kindness!
--Submitted by a parent

This school keeps getting better! Even though it is one of the most rigorous schools around, it has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The kids are well-behaved and the staff doesn't hassle them about little things. My son says that the English teacher, Mr. Gaunt, is the best teacher in the universe, and the other teachers are mostly very good. He learns more in a semester here than he used to learn in a year.
--Submitted by a parent

My child started out in private school and then transferred to public school and then to this school. We are very happy with the school and its style of teaching. Every school has its problems but the quality of this school outways these minor problems. I just hope this school will extend into highschool at a better campus.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is located at the intersection of 101 and 405 freeways. The test scores may be fantastic, but I don t think it is healthy for young children to be sitting 50 feet away from one of the busiest freeway intersection in the country. Breathing exhaust gases all day will surely cause health problems later in life.
--Submitted by a parent

These are educators who are young, modern thinkers. They have a love of family and our children. They understand that our society is better served by an educated citizenry who will ultimately live full and happy lives as they pass down their knowlege to the next generation. It is a warm, peacful, fun environment for the kids, and the communication between parents and the faculty is solid and totaly open. I only wish they extended to 12th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

The year is concluding and my children are still learning and thriving. Testing is over and my children are working on meaningful homework with interest and accountability. We are looking forward to our break knowing we have a great school to which to return. Thank you IBA staff for working harder than we are on your students' and our children's academic development. HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!
--Submitted by a parent

All teachers are superb. The school is very safe and has a very hands on Principal. It's better than most private schools that I know of.
--Submitted by a parent