Center Academy High-Jacksonville

Our son is in his 3rd year at Center Academy and I couldn't be happier. The small class size, family atmosphere, individualized learning, and friendships with kids that often struggle with the same things he does, are shaping him into a fine young man. The teachers care, encourage and communicate. He is absolutely thriving here and I am grateful for the Center family!
--Submitted by a parent

Finally a school that understands children learn in different ways and at different speeds and actually make the appropriate accommodations instead of just writing them on paper. We have been wonderfully suprised by the extra mile everyone goes to make the students feel encouraged and at ease with school. The one on one attention from all involved is absolutely amazing. They truly do care about the students, both while at school and at home. We consider Center Academy a true blessing and are just sorry we didn't find it sooner.
--Submitted by a parent

Center Academy has changed our son's life. For years he failed to achieve even the lowest standards in a system geared only to those who learn one way. After looking at private schools I was discouraged to learn they were all geared to only address "honors" students with little thought to those who needed a curriculum designed to stimulate learning and address the different learning styles of my AD/HD child with dyslexia. Having lost all confidence in himself, our son had become a poor performer in school, was withdrawing socially, & was becoming more and more depressed. His appearance, attitude, & demeanor all showed that he felt like a failure. Center Academy's team of talented professional educators focuses on HOW my child learns, how to get him to think differently, and they have the tools to drive higher performance while inspiring my son to be a better person. Since enrolling he has gained a new sense of confidence, is engaging socially and recently brought home a report card with all A s and one B! His appearance shows that he cares, and he is more confident when speaking with peers and adults. We taught him how to respect others at home; CA has helped him respect himself!
--Submitted by a parent

Center academy has been a wonderful choice for our son who was struggling in a public school. The wonderful teachers and staff have helped him turn his grades around and even more importantly his self esteem. His attitude towards school has become more positive and he no longer considers himself a failure. Instead, with the help of his teachers I see him setting goals and meeting them, so important in building the confidence that he needs to succeed in the future. Our family life has improved too as school work is done at school and we are no longer needing to reteach the days work, and scrambling to find lost papers in the morning. The director, staff, and teachers are always approachable and welcome communication on behalf of coordinating the best individual teaching environment for each student. We feel very fortunate to have found Center Academy!
--Submitted by a parent

I have a son who has been attending Center Academy for about a year and a half. My son has ADHD and he ran into real problems about half way through his Private Catholic school experience. My son is very intelligent, but he struggles with homework and maturity. These are textbook issues for kids with ADHD. We transitioned to Center Academy and my son has thrived and is already accepted to two Florida Universities. My son has thrived in Dual enrollment and he has also gained confidence in the classrooms of Center, Dual enrollment gives him the freedom and a early experience in a College setting. While the Center classroom experience helps with traditional classroom skills and socail skills while providing him guidance and feedback. The teachers and the Administration of Center, understand what my son's needs are and they are encouraging and challenging him to be ready for College. I could not ask for a better partnership than my wife and I have with Center. I frankly was searching for the right school and enviornment for my son 18 months ago. I feel Blessed that we found Center.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal, teachers and staff have bee very responsive to tthe individual needs of my son. We can communicate easily as any problem arises and they have been very accommodating. We are very happy that we moved our son from public school.
--Submitted by a parent

Center Academy is the best thing that ever happened to my son and I. My son was making all "F"s in the previous private school he attended, because he had given up. He felt dumb and hopeless and that the teachers were mean. My heart was breaking and I did not know what we were going to do. Center Academy helped my son get back on track, both academically and emotionally . He now makes A's and B's and his self esteem is great! He actually likes going to school now, because he feels smart and successful and liked. The teachers at Center Academy are extremely patient and really care about the kids. I call them "Angels from Heaven". Center Academy has changed our lives. No more tears over homework and no more worry about my son's future!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter switched to Center Academy this year and went from getting C's and D's to being a straight A Dual Enrolled student at FSCJ. It has been a great experience for her.
--Submitted by a parent

Center Academy is the Best thing that has happened to our family. The whole staff is supportive and communicates everything to us on a weekly basis. My son was making straight F's when he started and now his grades are continuing to come up and his attitude has made a complete turn around. He feels better about going to school now.
--Submitted by a parent

This location is geared towards children who have ADHD. Very little visual stimulants are used in the classroom, as this is to keep the children less stimulated. Turn over with all faculty is a very large problem, (no consistency). I would strongly take time and evaluate if this is the proper environment your child needs to been in.
--Submitted by a staff