Athenian Academy

Our first year at Athenian and could not be happier. The middle school teachers are caring and devoted to their students. The administration has been extremely helpful with everything. My only problem is that I will have to find another school for high school
--Submitted by a parent

This school has caring teachers and staff that work together like a family. The children are kinder and more respectful to one another than at my child's previous school, which was considered a very good school.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the family atmosphere of the school! The teachers are great! They work well with your child! I have a fundmental student and an Athenian Academy student. My only complaint with this school is I wish they would give more homework. I am a hands on parent and BELIEVE in participating in my childs academic growth! The parents are encouraged to work with their children, which increases the success rate of your child in the academic world. They should include the parent involvement clause in the annual contract we sign each school year, so parents know that they alyear!
--Submitted by a parent

I just read the most recent post on this school- wow. I have never had a negative experience with this school! I find the homework to be minimal, and there are several ways for the kids and parents to get help if they need it. The teachers use the county portal, school planners, email and some teachers even give you a home telephone number. This school is a "charter" and they don't have the luxuries other public schools have, like a large pool of substitutes. I love this school and my son will attend as long as possible. Everyone knows me and my child. I don't have to worry about over-crowding, or drugs. These people really care ! Try going down the street to another "public" school and see how they treat you!
--Submitted by a parent

Children are sent home with copious Homework assignments, most of the time the children do not know the answers to or unable to read the instructions for their Homework, requiring parents to teach & hover! Something wrong when School requires parents, to do their, teaching job. I told my son to send the work back to school uncompleted, w/ an explanation note, if the children cannot complete the assignments on their own. Have three grandchildren in this School. Weeknights are usually filled with overwhelming Homework. No family or reading time remains after homework is completed. Look at the students "projects" obvious most are done by the parents. A 3rd grade Teacher left and her class was divided between the other two third grades!! What a disruption to all!

True "School Leaders" are more than policy enforcers. They are people who love children. They are people who understand that there is a reason behind every behavior. They are willing to listen to children and parents and take the time to first understand and then make an informed decsion. "Everything and Anything" is not allowed at Athenian Academy. We have a safe school, we have a drug free school, we have a school where children are not numbers, they are individuals with unique needs and personalities and are treated on an individual basis. One size never fits all! That is part of what makes Athenian Academy "different" The school leader can't make everyone happy all the time and if it was you or your child she took the time to understand and listen to, you might feel a little differently.
--Submitted by a parent

5th year at Athenian Academy. My childs grades have exceeded my expectations and she is now fluent in both Greek and Spanish. FCAT scores were fantastic. Great job teachers! Thankyou!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My child started at AAP last year and though he had a wonderful teacher then, this year has been a totally different experience. I see a lack of true leadership from the school leader. Consequences for less than stellar behavior are spelled out but never followed through with, creating an environment where children know they can get away with anything. I have had very little communication from the teacher, and am not at all happy with how this year progressed. On the plus side, the kids learn Greek and Spanish every day, get recess and PE every day, and the PTA has done some great things. Overall, I wouldn't go out of my way to keep my child at this school and probably won't.
--Submitted by a parent

couldn't be happier, teachers and staff go out of their way to givi kids the best learning experience .
--Submitted by a parent

The Athenian Academy is a wonderful school- perfect? of course not, there is no perfect school, but everyone in the school is dedicated to making it a great place to learn. The campus is safe, the staff, leadership and teachers care about the children and give 100% to everything they do, everyday. The school has grown, is very stable and the children are safe, happy and learning. What more can a parent ask for?
--Submitted by a parent