Canoe Creek Charter Academy

Great school the middle school did better than the Osceola County district average in every subject on the FCAT and beat the state average in 8th grade science and math.
—Submitted by a teacher

Great school! Can't say anything negative about it. Loved the talent show this past Friday!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

This school feels like a home. One of my daughters comes back to the school to get help from her old math teacher and learned what her high school try to teacher in days in minutes. The rest of my children have learned so much at CCCA. I can't think of a better school in the area that I would want to send my children to.
—Submitted by a parent

All 3 of my children love this school. The leadership and the teachers at this school are A+!!!!!!!! The front office is helpful with my kids needs. The principal is always willing to meet with parents. Most teacher are working way past they bell to help my students. I give them all an A+!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

This is a good school and I love it because its different! They are more strict with behavior. The curriculum and teachers are challenging. I have volunteered their and notice many parents do not support their children. They school puts on many productions and field trips every year. I can't wait to see what the talent show is going to be like on Friday!
—Submitted by a parent

I really hate reading these negative review on this site. It's just like a restaurant. How many people tell a manager that everything was great? But how many people will complain as soon as one little thing goes wrong or they can't have their way. I support the principal for running the school and not giving into little non-important parent complaints and running a great school. I have listen to and heard some of the complaints, but most of them are because parents never want to hear anything negative about their students. I will tell you one thing unlike public schools which GIVE OUT GRADES. In this school you have to EARN YOUR GRADES.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. The atmosphere is really calm and relaxed. The teachers are very helpful and are always willing to meet with parents. Teachers plan many trips for the students to get outside experiences. Teachers also challenge students to the best of their ability! What more can you ask for from a school!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

This school's principal and assistant principal are absolutely horrible with the way they treat fairness with kids that need additional help. If your child is in any way shape or form not in their little box of criteria they will ask for you to leave or treat you in such a rude manner that you will be driven away.Trust me do not send your child here. Charter schools don't have to follow procedures and criteria public schools get graded on or evaluated on. They do the bare minimum to get by. You are better off going to Saint Cloud Elementary it is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent

I agree and I called the school district of Osceola County and you can't make a complaint or get any information because it's a Charter school.It's funny how Charter sounds sophisticated and fancy but in reality it stinks. In a regular "public school" you can get assistance from the county and at least get updates.Plus they help pay for the schools assistance/programs for the kids whatever their specific needs are.

another thing is that this school is practically supported by parents, in order for the school to have better and newer things you need to donate $, you need to volunteer for events so they don't have to pay someone to do it, you don't have to only donate $ but if you know someone that works or owns thing that the school needs for a specific event help by asking that person if they can help with whatever equipment or whatever it is needed, stop complaining because this school can do as much as they can with what PARENTS give to school, State public schools are mostly supported by the state and some do less than what this school is doing for your kids... as a parent i offer and give whatever is within my reach to help them with anything they need... and you don't have to be rich to do this because you don't have to do for the whole school but by doing for your kids class is more than enough... and by the way i have a kindergartener, a second grader and a seventh grader in this school and none of their classrooms have more than 17 students... do more for the school and don't complain so much...
—Submitted by a parent

Love the school. Love the FREE academic help before and after school. All teachers are willing to help students learn. Love how special area teachers help tutoring!
—Submitted by a parent

Great School. I don't understand all these parent complaints. Teachers stay late for tutoring everyday of the week to help my daughter and other students. As parents we are allowed to volunteer at the school and were needed without question. My daughter is challenged on a daily basis compared to her previous school. What more can I ask?
—Submitted by a parent

Not the best choice for an LEP child who's first language is not English. I've spent over 4 months communicating with a personnel from the School before transfering my child from another Country who stated they had an ESOL program for LEP kids whose first language was not English and my surprise was that after I've registered my child they did not had the program. On top of this the teacher relied on other students to help my kid who are as young and inmature as my own child instead of having a qualified personnel such as a teacher or a teacher's assistant to help my kid and she was being very hard on him after only one week of being in the school. I am very dissapointed of the system of this school and was expecting a diffrent approach when they have already knew about my child's needs.
—Submitted by a parent

The current principal intimidates the parents, students and some of the staff. I m very surprise she is still there after all the complaints and even reading the reviews left on this site. No matter who you talk to you will get the same answer this school STINKS. This school used to be a really good school at one point. I would seriously recommend you do not put your child in this school unless they have a different principal. If the principal is the same person that has been there for the past 3 years when you go there, turn around and walk away trust me.
—Submitted by a parent

This is one of the worst schools I have ever sent my child to. I transferred my child here because we moved into the area. I regretted this choice and became disappointed and frustrated with this school within weeks of being here. If you are planning to send your child here, it would be better for them if he or she is a D grade student or your child will not get what they need from the teachers and staff here. I was told more than once that the teachers here do not have time to give a student individual help in the classroom when they need it, that if a student require help they would have to stay after school. Not every student can do that, as some have responsibilities such as taking care of a younger sibling. Bottom line is, if you want your child to get the education, they need to pass the required FCAT, you had better look somewhere for a school. I have since moved out of this school. In sharing my experience my hope is that parents can make a more informed decision based on their child s need.
—Submitted by a parent

The numbers for this school are so very incorrect. They say that you will get one on one help but how can this happen when the student teacher ratio is 27 to 1? I would not recomend anyone sending their children to this school. They say one thing and do another. The moral on campus seems rushed and rude to parents. Some of the teachers seem to be on their toes but thats only if they stay. The middle school always have new teachers or substitues all year. Public schools in this county are providing much better chances for children.
—Submitted by a parent

A great school has: Strong principal/school leadership: Not currently! She has a strong character but she is not a people person . She spends far too much time in her office or away from the school premises. The principal needs to spend more time physically on school campus, getting to know her students and their parents and must remember to bring her smile everyday to school. A few days per week/month in the school s cafeteria during lunch service too will give her a different perspective of her school with regards to students and teachers. Excellent teachers: Checked and Checked. The teachers my children have had, for the past 5 years all but one (who has left the school at the end of this school year) are the best. Challenging academic programs: Yes, the academic program at this school is great. However they could offer more social and educational after school clubs/programs, but I take my children elsewhere for this. If your child is sports oriented, this is not the right school for your child.
—Submitted by a parent

This site may not be totally independent, as honest review with negative comments to this school and its administration are being removed. Please do your own research by speaking to the student and their parents if you would like you child to attend this school. Majorority of the teachers here are great. The current Middle School Math teacher lacks experience with his teaching method and needs to show more respect with his communication to parents. The equipments at this school is years old, new books are needed, and a permanent qualified Librarian. The Computer and Science Labs needs newer and modern equipments. I am fully aware of the current economy as I write this review maybe the administrators needs to become aware of the current economy too and stop running cheesy adverts on TV and focus this advertising budget on the making the campus of this school better. If you are expecting a friendly school atmosphere, you will not get this once you have passed the receptionist desk. The current administrative needs to be replace starting with the Principal. It seems that negative reviews to other schools, owned by Charter Schools USA on this site have gone missing too. Good Luck.
—Submitted by a parent

If Charter Schools are important to you for your child then choose a different one, state schools are far superior, than this mediocre school. I will not recommend this school. Please ask what their student-return rate is, ask the % of students on free or reduced lunch, which is a red flag as to the quality of students here. Look into the class rooms and bathrooms. Take a closer look at the breakdown of those highly touted test scores! Thus finding a skewed picture! Whether you're choosing for preschool or middle school, if a graduation ceremony is important to you for your child, the current principal at this school does not allow it. Ask for your child to attend classes for a day, they will come home with the truth. Visit the nearby restaurants/places near the school where parents visit with their children after school, you can freely ask questions regarding their child's experience. Ask a variety of kids what they think of the teachers, principal and homework load. You will get a more honest review of this school off school campus. Become a volunteer helper if your child starts at this school.
—Submitted by a parent

This past school year was fair in some regards...however, my daughters 3rd grade teacher Lincoln Seecharran made it very positive and enthusiastic for her. She was more eager to learn and stay after for turoring which she did not need but because of her teacher and his teaching techniques she wanted to learn more and more. On the other hand the principal in my opinion is not children friendly, nor parent friendly for that matter. She never greets and make the parents feel comfortable around her, but just happens to be an authority figure there. There are some structural changes that could be made to improve on overall enthusiam...however, as long as my child receives what is most needed and that is a challenging learning experience, I am thankful.
—Submitted by a parent