Palm Bay Academy Charter School

(continued) More importantly, the grades my son got in middle school were awful, and he needed to be put in remedial math in high school. After only one year in palm bay high shool, he was placed in advanced classes and is now slated to begin college this summer, and is on the collegiate track (dual enrollment) with straight A's. Palm bay middle did nothing for him, I strongly advise against it.
--Submitted by a parent

i've had my daughter go thru middle school and my son is in 4th grade spanish immersion and am still pleased with the school. its better than public school because of smaller class sizes and tutoring was ALWAYS available because the teachers CARED to give their students extra attention! the principle even teaches writing for fcat herself! also, this school requires parent involvement! i was the teacher's helper all last year and was quite informed about my child.
--Submitted by a parent

This was my child's first year at this school. I had heard great things from his daycare about the school and was excited that he would not be attending an actual "public" school. Unfortunately to my dismay this school has not been satisfactory for me at all. There is an extreme lack of communication from the teachers no matter how many times I have called, wrote, and spoke in person on getting feedback about his behavior good or bad. They wait till it becomes a big issue them WHAM your child is being suspended. Which could of been corrected beforehand if I was informed of the issue. The principle is extremely strict and like a previous post states, she only cares about the schools overall grade and if you don't like it there are other schools. If it does not change then I will not let my child suffer through this school another year.
--Submitted by a parent

The communication at this school is terrible. The principal Ms. Madhu is very hostile and difficult to communicate with. Her focus is soley on ratings. If there is ever a need for you to express your concerns about the school her attitude is 'There are other schools, you can leave.'There is a definate bias toward certain students. The school is also highly unorganized in the areas of extracurricular activites. The middle school is located in a semi industrial area, and transportation is limited. Students who live within 2 miles are not offered transportation, and are forced to walk in 'unsafe' conditions. There are no accessible sidewalks leading to the school and children cross busy bridges (Babcock Street , past Malabar) to get to school. Academically the school is ok. Good teachers, Bad administration.
--Submitted by a parent

I've had a child in both the elementary and middle school and was not impressed with either. The Middle school is troubled, there were several incidents involving police activity at the school in recent months. To top it off parents were NEVER informed. The teachers have been sufficient, but you can get the same education at your local zone school. Nothing spectacular here. There is very little opportunity for extracurricular activites which becomes important in the 7th grade as students prepare for college.
--Submitted by a parent

I love this school. My daughter has attended 5 and 6th grade and my son has attended 6 and 7 grade at PBA. They are doing wonderful, receiving 4's in both reading and math. Teachers care about the kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my children go to this school. The curriculum is awesome! The teachers are very helpful and Mrs. Madhu is a wonderful leader!
--Submitted by a parent

I think that this school is best that there is. the leaders and teachers are outstanding. I would not want my child to go anywhere else.
--Submitted by a parent

As long as Mrs. Madhu runs the school, certain students will be given preferential treatment. She has run that school the same since the day it opened. I removed my oldest daughter after 2 years and the other one the year after. My oldest was given detention for the stupidest things. If you stay out of the school and your child does well, it's an excellent place for them to learn. If you volunteer, you'll see things you wish you hadn't.
--Submitted by a parent

Academically is good, but the school lacks of physical activities. Children do not have an adequate space for playing and sports, so the parking lot has become their field. In the other hand, teachers and Principal are very rude, and I agree with the other parent that they only pay attention to their 'favorites.' Children are not treated equally.
--Submitted by a parent