Academy of Charter Schools

My oldest child is in her second year at The Academy. We were grateful that she started here in Kindergarten, she is now in first grade. We are so impressed with how much she has learned and how she has blossomed into a great little student! All of the teachers, staff and parents who work with the kids regularly are loving, patient and great at teaching! I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a great school that achieves high academics, well rounded specials (science, computers, gym, art and music) as well as core values!
--Submitted by a parent

This is an excellent school. I like that they embrace the Love and Logic philosophy. The parent involvement is stellar. Ms. Lurvey, the principal is very hands on and responsive to parents. The teachers are all very experienced and knowledgeable. I have 2 kids in this school and continue to be impressed with the Academy's dedication to my kids.
--Submitted by a parent

We researched and reviewed so many schools before deciding on The Academy for kindergarten. The Academy has been amazing both academically and socially. It is challenging, engaging, fun, and a warm environment. We could not be happier with the teachers, administration, curriculum, student body and parents. This school has high academic standards, weekly class "specials" such as Art, Music, P.E., Science Lab, Library and Computers, and a very good PTO that organizes great events outside of school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have to give the Academy kudos. I made the mistake of transferring my son in 6th grade (this year) to Stargate. I thought Stargate would be be so much better than the Academy. I was wrong. My son was in the GT program at the Academy. In 3rd grade he was placed in a 5th grade math class (my thanks to Mrs. Laughlin). Last year in 5th grade he actually completed Algebra 1 at the Academy. We decided to move him to Stargate thinking it would be a better fit. However, Stargate does not teach to the child's needs only to their curriculim. My son is now taking pre-algebra because they can't won't move him to the middle school for math. He is bored to death. They act like he's the first kid there who can perform above grade level and this is a gifted school where you need a high IQ to attend. It's ridiculous. We are now looking to move our son back to the Academy for 7th grade. He lost a whole year of math knowledge at Stargate.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school! Our daughter is in kindergarten and we are thrilled with the high standards, love and logic behavior philosophy and the character building lessons of core knowledge. I will say that this school is intense both for the parents and the student, but the result is a child that is gently pushed to her potential instead of lost in the shuffle of your typical school. Because they choose there own lessons and focus on developing the child over test scores, this school probably will never win at CSAP and that is simply a choice each parent needs to make.
--Submitted by a parent

The high school is fantastic. My son had to transfer in as a senior and was warmly welcomed by students and staff. Every room has a SMART board. The teachers seem to meet the kids where they are at. I am impressed. The football program is TOP NOTCH and highly recommended. Have not had any problems with dress code, high schoolers don't wear uniforms, but normal dress seems fine. I highly recommend, especially high school. The teachers WANT you to go to college. The parents are fantastic.
--Submitted by a parent

My son just started going to this school and so far I am very impressed the teachers are wonderful and he comes home every night excited about what he did in class. I also love the fact that they not only have a strong focus on academics but also on building important character qualities in each student, like honesty, respect and responsability.
--Submitted by a parent

I just wanted to say that The Academy has been around for 17 years now, so the former student complaining about things from its beginnings needs to know that things are MUCH different now! The facility is amazing, the technology is second to none compared to any school around this area, and the teachers and administrators are top notch.
--Submitted by a parent

Love the high academic standards. Love the high expectations for behavior and the character education. The specials teachers are incredible...especially elementary PE & elementary art! The dress code is ok...its moving in the direction of being pretty normal instead of so strict.
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I went there when they first started out in the bottom of a CHURCH!!!! We didn't have lockers, and had to carry ALL of our books, everyday. I have back problems because of the weight of the books. I didn't learn much that year, besides how to smoke and color my hair. The second year we were at old high school that had been closed down. there was lockers but I don't remember getting then that year. Science and math were such a joke. I remember there being reporters there all the time, watching everything we do. They didn't have a bus system to get to and from school, besides the city buses, and that was a nightmare for other people who needed to ride the bus because of all these kids that were loud rude would over fill the bus. The third year I made my last because I was tired of the abuse I would get from the other students and only one of my teachers did anything about it. So if Mr. Mark Johnson stills teachers there thanks. If it wasn't for him I would never have been able to go to college and get a 4.0 GPA. Mr Johnson seemed to care if teachers were just, and treated each student the same.