Axl Academy

Can't understand why parents are saying this is such a great school! My kids went to this school for two years. Rev foods may be healthy, but the kids don't like them & they are too expensive. The CSAP scores are WAY BELOW the state average, and only getting worse as the grades go up. Parents, look under test scores and compare the csap scores to other public schools, even other charter schools. The school can't even fill up their older grades, like 7th & 8th, cuz by this time, parents have realized how far behind their children are that they are taking their kids out. When my kids went back to public school, they were soo far BEHIND, that it has taken one of my children nearly two years to catch back up. My other child is an honors student & was behind also. It looks like the students are doing well, but not when you compare them to other schools. AXL also spends less per student than other schools. Look at the financials, the school is not doing well. The principal increases her salary and tries to get away with cutting all other teachers & support staff salaries. Plus having the cost of uniforms & than regular clothes for when your child is out of school.
--Submitted by a parent

We are in our first year at AXL as our daugher is only in preschool. So far we have nothing but rave reviews. We have seen a tremendous growth in knowledge. We love that they are teaching 6 principles of character as well as academics, and really guiding the children into becoming productive, and efficient members of society. The preschool teachers are currently wonderful, our daughter who does not easily warm up to people insists on giving them hugs before she leaves every day, and asked about them repeatedly during fall break. I have also been impressed by the second grade girls teacher, who teaches my niece. Overall, we are planning on having both of our girls stay here through 8th grade.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our 1styear at Axl Academy. I have 3 kids who previously attended regular public school. Axl has surpassed my every expectation from quality of the teaching and teachers to communication with parents & safety of my children. I have seen incredible growth in my children in the past 2 months academically, socially, & culturally. The best feeling as a parent is to see & feel the teachers &staff's desire to connect with each individual student & go above & far beyond their call of duty as educators to help my child grow, teaching them to be great learners and people of character. My kids love it too!, to the point that missing one day of school makes them very unhappy. Instead of my kids "just getting through school," they are building the basis of a lifetime of learning. Any issues or concerns I have had have been dealt with by the Axl leadership &staff with complete appropriateness & priority. Communication is not strained, noone gets on the defensive, & they do their best to relate & take appropriate actions to resolve the littliest of concern. They take their role as educators seriously on every level. Never before have I experienced this level of excellence.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our second year with Axl Academy, to say I'm pleased with my child's progress so far would be a gross understatement. She has excelled in many different subjects. Last year her teachers were amazing. Her teacher from last year rotated up with her. Which I think is wonderful. Not only do I love this school, my friends who have children around the same age do as well. One friend was able to get her child enrolled and other's are on the waiting list. There is definitely a difference between Axl and regular public schools, you can see that in how well the classrooms and hallways are monitored/controlled and in the children's behavior. My child's class had 16 students last year, 21 now. You can't find that in public schools. Some parents previous comments state that improvements need to be made regarding the office staff and how they respond to issues... However, I have yet to have an issue with the staff, all of my concerns have been addressed and solved in a timely fashion, my child's safety is not a concern. I only feel that Axl lacks a music program, other than that I wouldn't change a thing! I can't wait to see how all the plans they have to grow and get better turn out!
--Submitted by a parent

My granddaughter attends AXL Academy and has been there for the past 3 years. She previously attended a Christian Elementary school starting in Pre-K I believe enrolling her into this school was probably one of the best choices her parents have ever made. Her attitude and awareness is so much more developed than the majority of the kids in our neighborhood of the same age. One of the things that has greatly impressed me is the maturity of the students. I pick her up from school very day and she is walked to my car by one of the teachers even though they know who I am. It just makes me feel that her safety is very important to them. I truly hope that they are able to continue adding grades so that she can further her education with them. Just sign me. "Gramma" They all know me

AXL is an amazing school! I love the teachers, the front office staff, and the Head of the school The energy shown by students and teachers is off the charts and so positive. It is obvious the teachers want to be there, want to be a part of the children's lives, and want to make a difference. When there is a snow day my children are sad they don't get to go to school for the day. I encourage those parents who have commented that they feel decisions are made without their opinion, to come be a parent volunteer or attend an APACC meeting (3rd Thursday of ea month at 6pm). Become involved, your voice will be heard, and you too can help make a difference in the lives of our children.
--Submitted by a parent

I feel so fortunate to have my child go to this school. The amount of attention my daughter receives from her teachers is priceless! I have another child that attends a different public school and the difference is very apparent.... Not only in the school work but the behavior of the students when they're walking in the hallway or doing activities! Love the school schedule, love the instructors, love the dress code.... Highly reccomend it!!
--Submitted by a parent

Axl Academy is an absolutely wonderful school. The teachers are fantastic. They are dedicated, passionate, and care about my child and her success. The school is managed well. There is structure and high goals in place. My child is developing in all areas and most importantly loves going to school and learning.
--Submitted by a parent

As stated below, this school is only getting better as time goes on. Just like any growing organization, there have been growing pains. With the restructure of administration into an actual leadership team and the hiring of additional staff, AXL now has the support and resources to improve support for teachers and in turn improve classroom performance. As this school grows, so will the AXL scholars. I'll sum up my experience with a conversation I had with a 5th grade scholar recently... "I want to go to college" I asked : why's that? "Because my teacher told me I could"
--Submitted by a teacher

My two boys have been with Axl since the very first year Axl started.. Axl gets better every year! I love to hear my second grader talk about sedimentary rocks and how they are formed, we go hiking and it feels like he's taking me on fieldwork. My fifth grader talks with passion about Native American Indians and their history with pottery.. Their vocabulary has improved tremendously. I love that a character learning target is taught on a day to day basis, this helps my boys grow into respectful, responsible young men who will know how to deal with tough situations as they come. I could go on and on about Axl Academy and the great things that are taught there everyday, but I encourage parents and families to go and observe for themselves, as Axl is a hands on school, parents should experience this revolution themselves.s
--Submitted by a parent