Fulton Science Academy

I have had experience with many schools in Florida and in Georgia. I moved to Atlanta for FSA. I did not regret. My intelligent, but different child,did great in FSA. He academically excelled. His standardized test scores were perfect. He was finally happy and comfortable with a school. Finally, a school appriciated his intelligents and creativity and nurtured that. I am sorry for what happened to our school this year. Politics will not stop me. Private or public, my children will go to FSA. Thank you Mr. Sener for being the most caring Principal and Mr. Conrad for being very supportive and patient with our children.
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High quality private school education at public school price - FREE!!! Academics is great - they consistently rank on top of all standardized tests in the state. The atmosphere is very friendly, the teachers, the kids are great - it is like one big happy family.
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After a horrible Middle School experience with our first child, we sought out FSA Middle for our second. The run down building and the predominant Turkish administration was definitely something that surprised us on the tour, but after our previous experience we had to try it. We felt so welcomed and the atmosphere was so very different. It was obvious that the teachers there just loved their jobs and that was a priority for us especially with what we witnessed in the zoned school. They motivate, are kind and are compassionate. They work creatively so that ALL children can learn and this is where the performance numbers are their testimony! In this school, academics not only come first, but it is 'cool' to have good grades and the children are motivated in the most simplest of ways. The parents are ENCOURAGED to provide feedback and not shooed away like little pesky flies. And, if we have a concern, we can ask ANY ONE - no escalations needed. (ex. last week I had to escalate to a principal of our zoned high school for a simple schedule change that the teacher, the counselor, and the VP could not handle). This would have never happened. I highly recommend this school.
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We've had 2 kids at this school for the last 5 years. We've been very happy there. We love the uniforms as there's not so much brand-envy. The administration is attentive and kid-focused. It is tough academically. There are not a lot of the distractions we see at other middle schools around cliques and dress and sports. Great school!
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Amazing school where my child is thriving and happy! We are so thankful to have this school nearby!
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Middle school can be a scary place for both students and parents but FSA recognizes and handles each child's needs very well. Faculty and staff are welcoming and warm yet lay down the expectations up front which helps kids know their boundaries from day 1. Uniforms are worn and checked daily. Academics are delivered well..smartboards and decent technology in all classrooms. Could benefit more from better facilities, ventilation, location.

As a mother who has been closely involved with this school, having had three children(all Honors/Tag level) attend over a total seven years, I trust and value the integrity and leadership of the principal, Mr. Sener. I am sure there are many men who might make such a comment about men having better skills with power tools, and I find that comment of small significance. I admire that the leaders of FSA have been good stewards of the money and have used it wisely, as evidenced by their continuing charter approval by the school board.
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My son graduated from FSA a few years ago. From his first day in high school, the teachers commented on how the FSA kids were so much more prepared and organized than the kids from the typical middle schools. FSA is a great environment for an age group with many social issues. The school is probably the most integrated school in the state, with kids from dozens of countries and cultures, all from families who take education seriously. They manage pubescent kids will skill! We still refer to the kids that went from FSA to our high school as "the FSA kids", since they've stuck together and all done well. I see a comment about Mr. Sener, and suggest that seems to be sour grapes, since there are no facts given to back up the accusations. Based on my experience, FSA is run by a great set of administrators who are consistently fair.
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My son is a 6th grader at FSA and he loves it. The uniforms are not that bad and teachers are super nice. It completely prepars you for high school. Overall an awesome school.
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I have had 2 kids attend FSA, both for all 3 years of MS. This is a great school for the right child, but not nec. the best school for every child. There is no perfect school, and there have been mediocre teachers at FSA just as at any school, but the teachers, students and parentsare uniformly oriented toward striving for top academic achievement. This is a school where it is cool to be smart! The small size makes it intimate and personal. Many of the Science/Math teachers are Turkish - most of which are good, and virtually all of which are pleasant and represent their country well, esp. the men as wonderful role models for boys The school has a very diverse student body and little of the girl cattiness found at most middle schools. On the down side, children with learning/behavior issues may not get the support they need.
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