American Heritage School - Boca/Delray

Came on an academic scholarship and was disappointed in the academics. Teachers were rude, and lazy. Sometimes they wouldn't even show up to class. Teachers discouraged me from bringing in outside knowledge into the class. Also, the students are not open to friends unless you've been attending since pre-k. The transition was awful, I was bullied and didn't have any friends. I would come home from school crying every day.

We have our children in American Heritage for two years now. As we would love to say it is a wonderful experience we must let you know this is not a parent/child friendly school.Meaning there is not much as far as school get-togethers, there is no cooesivness. Academics here is adequate, but so are the public schools academics. We are crossing our fingers that things will change.Be careful when making schedules, keep a copy of what your child has decided she or he wants to take for the following year or the school will change it on you depending on how full the classes are and you only have 10 days to change what the school has done. We know first hand because we were one day late changing what the school gave us and it was not their problem any longer, no matter what you said. This made for a very upset student and unhappy situation. Lunches are awful, thats coming from my two children. They are not picky eaters either, they have been to every country and have eaten alot of things, but they truly cannot stomach this schools lunches. So we seem to be packing lunches alot.
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We have had our children at American Heritage for 5 years now and will not be putting them back in this coming 2012-2013 school year. The teachers and academics are just average. Granted some teachers do go above and beyond and are excellent, but the ones that are just there for the paycheck stands out more. We are not impressed with the atmosphere, its either you excel or you dont, its either you have money or your not up to their pay echelon. Parents make sure your of the same social stature that they are or believe me your child wont be their childs friends. Its pretty obvious also, I had one child come to my car door with his cellphone in his ear asking me what my first and last name was and how to spell it, obviously his parent was on the other end of that phone call feverously looking up our stats on Palm Beach County Records...Ugh if only these parents and this community wasnt so busy social climbing, your teaching your children the wrong messages. Case in point I think you know what this means. If you have the extra money and it will take quite alot, then have at it! We came away with not alot of friends at all and a snobby atmosphere, we can do without.
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Really unimpressed, this school costs as much as a college per year! For that kind of money I would think there would be alot more on their agenda for the students and parents. Give us what we paid for people, we want more of this institution. Show us what our kids have accomplished and stop leaving them out of the loop just because they are not as fast, or intelligent. There are children being brought over from China by the hundreds on scholorships to attend American Heritage, but our children at the school are told we have been there more than a year so we dont get the scholorships. Makes NO sense at all.
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My two children have attended American Heritage since they were in Kindergarten and I can't think of any other place where they should be for their education. American Heritage is a welcoming and warm environment. where fantastic teachers are employed in all grade levels. These teachers are not only highly educated, but they actually care about the kids. It makes me proud to be part of the American Heritage family.
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My boys have been at American Heritage since Kindergarten and now are in the 5th grade. It was the best decision we have made. The schools in Florida were crowded and we felt that our boys would benefit from having smaller classes and 2 teachers in their classrooms. American Heritage have become our 2nd family. The Headmaster, teachers and staff have all been wonderful. We are looking forward to the next chapter in our boys lives...Middle School and their teachers are working hard on preparing them for that step. Thank you American Heritage for giving my boys the best education so far.
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American Heritage offers solid academics with exceptional teachers. My children are excelling in their studies and I attribute this to the high standards of curriculum and teaching methods. The school lives up to their motto" knowledge, integrity, and compassion."
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American Heritage is a school that strives on image. They are diligent at keeping their image intact. It will be very difficult to find complaints against the school, because they have a very well trained PR machine in place. The offer great classes and programs when you enroll only to find that most classes in the law programs need prerequisites or they are full. They promise scholarships are awarded to almost all graduates which is not true. Last but not least if you children attend the school make sure you do not fall behind on your payments, believe me they can be worst than the IRS.
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Moving from seattle, we found that American heritage did everything to ensure that my kids transitioned well and made the most of their education. In addition, the swimming program is top notch. my kids are happy, challenged and surrounded by other like minded children. I am so happy to be a part of the american heritage family.
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My son, now age 23, graduated from American Heritage in 2005. He began attending American Heritage in seventh grade. The first year of his attendance was in the American Academy program. Due to the exceptional teaching and guidance he was given during that year, he was able to continue from eighth grade through twelfth in honors and AP classes. He is now a Law Student, with full scholarship, who has just accepted an internship with one of Florida's top law firms. I would like to thank the exceptional American Academy, and American Heritage School teachers, principals and guidance for helping my son become the fantastic young man he is.
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