Bay Haven Charter Academy

I am thinking about enrolling my 8 year old twin boys into your school for fourth grade.
--Submitted by a parent

Bay Haven Charter Academy is an OVERRATED school. My child is currently in the 1st grade and does well academically, however, everything she learns is in preparation for the FCAT. I am already looking into homeschooling my child for next year. If you are a parent looking for an education that extends beyond the FCAT and want to see your child become their own individual then please do not buy into their hype.
--Submitted by a parent

Better than Holy Nativity without the exorbitant private tuition fee! Excellent teachers (they know their content, are respectful of students and parents, respond quickly to communication, control their classrooms, and hold their students to high standards), Good school leadership (they hire excellent staff and try to create an environment where staff have a vested interest in staying) and a challenging academic curriculum. My children have attending school at a local private school and at schools in several other states and the parents are more involved at this school than any other. This is exactly what public schools should be like. The only reason that I did not give it a 5 is because I think the communication between teachers & administration and parents/students is lacking. Otherwise, exceptional.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, very strong academically, and with caring teachers!
--Submitted by a parent

Overall excellence in academia and encouragement.. Our child flourishes in this environment educationally, emotionally and athletically. I love that they teach the entire spectrum of subject matter and not just 'teaching to the FCAT' as so many public schools do. The stricter dress code policy is admirable and teaches structure and equality. The personal learning plans for each individual student ensures maximum growth potential. Successfully completing this methodically prolific system almost certainly guarantees entry into the college preparatory high school path. It is surely raising the bar for the entire education system in Bay County.
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children who attend Bay Haven- I have found they offer no room for individuality and my children are being indoctrinated into FCAT mode as early as 1st grade. While it's a better choice than public, I am not pleased with this FCAT factory.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended Bay Haven for five years, beginning in 4th grade and going all the way through the 8th grade. While most students claim to hate the dress code and strict no-nonense policy, I was one of the few that could admit that Bay Haven really was tops in education and preperation for future academics. The teachers at Bay Haven are all experienced, helpful, and intelligent people. They're mostly always willing to answer questions and provide extra help for students who need it, and and they try to make learning as effective and expansive as possible. The only complaint is that Dr. Kitts, the principal, seems detatched and uninvolved in the happenings of the school. He's sometimes hard to get in touch with and even harder to get a real chance to talk to. Overall, I do believe that Bay Haven has prepared me well for my high school
--Submitted by a student

Bay Haven is an amazing school. I still cannot believe it is a public school. The administration and faculty is top notch and so friendly. I am so happy my child has the opportunity to attend Bay Haven.
--Submitted by a parent

Bay Haven is a truly exceptional school. I was one of the lucky ones who child was picked in the lottery to attend beginning with Kindergarten. The interaction I have had with all the teachers, faculty and staff has been wonderful. They are all very kind, thoughtful and really love the kids. They strive for academic excellence so the class rooms and lesson plans are very structured and demanding which in this day and age is needed for the children to get ahead. I am amazed how much my child has learned over the last two years. She loves reading and this is encouraged by her teacher by giving her more demanding material. The teachers have been able to give each child individual attention because of the enormous amount of parental involvement in the classroom. It is required that each family volunteer 25 hours per year to assist the school. Several parents put in time above and beyond what is required which I am sure is why this school is so exceptional. The only downside is that the kids need to leave after completion of the 8th grade. Too bad that it doesn t go all the way through 12th .
--Submitted by a parent

i am a student at bay haven and i enjoy being there i learn so much and all the tearchers are great.!:)
--Submitted by a student