Atlanta Youth Academies

MY CHILDREN WAS STUDENT FOR 3 YEARS AT AYA! THE ACADEMICS IS ON POINT, BUT THE STAFF/FACULTY IS HORRIBLE!!! I WOULD NOT RECCOMMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ANYONE! THE STAFF IS RIDICULOUSE, I GAVE THEM A CHANCE EACH YEAR THINKING THINGS WOULD BE DIFFERENT BUT IT BECAME WORSE! THEY REALLY NEED TO GO THROUGH TRAINING ON HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE PARENTS, AND THEY HAVE THE WORST ATTITUDES TO BE A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL!! THEY ALSO SHOW A LOT OF FAVORTISM!!
--Submitted by a parent

I would not recommend this school until they have a new principal and better staff. The vision of the school is an excellent one however they really need to work on the "Christian" part of the school. Parents try to be involved however the teachers are not very welcoming. The after-school department needs a lot of work starting with the staff. They are not as involved as they could be its always to cold to go outside or there is someone that is out today so we can't do an activity. PE is just a way of saying that the teachers are sitting and the children are watching themselves. Academics really need more attention this is a private school and the students should be excelling and past most others. This is not the case, test scores are down and children that are leaving the school are not on age/grade levels. The really need some intervention, the pre-k teacher is the lead and the curriculum specialist. Lets just say she already has enough on her plate and they gave her the job as curriculum specialist so she's trying to juggle classes, lead teacher role and curriculum specialist we all know something is going to slack. The teachers gossip more than the children/students.
--Submitted by a parent

AYA is NOT the school if your child have a learning disability or struggles academically The best thing about AYA is Mr Johnson, Mrs Woodruff and Mr. Daniel they have been a blessing to my family however the principal needs to step down and let someone who is compassionate, patient, and loving take over
--Submitted by a parent

My children attended AYA and are now very productive students seniors at Lovett. I am glad that they received the love and attention they needed while attending this school. As a parent I was very involved with the school and my children's education. My children are now on their way to college with full scholarships! I still have relatives at the school and I encourage anyone I know with children to send their children to Atlanta Youth Academy. The teachers are great and willing to help and the administrative staff is awesome! What my children and I got there is invaluable. Visit, and you will see.
--Submitted by a parent

My children attend AYA. I am currently searching for a new school. Teachers in the upper grades do not seem to be well equipped. Lower grades seem ok but, I've noticed that there seem to be parents substituting a lot. Leadership is definitely the problem. Extracurricular activities are nonexistent. The plan for the school was a good idea, but the execution needs work. Tuition is based on your income.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been attending this school for two years. My daughter is a 4th grader and she is really advancing. My son is a 7th grader his knowledge about the bible is out standing. You really feel the love from the staff. AYA is a school where the children come first. Each child is encouraged to do their personal best without being labeled as the smart or dumb kids. The teachers are highly skilled and work hard to bring out the best in each child. The principal is kind and knows each child by name. He is a great example of a leader. Thank you AYA for bringing out the best in my children and giving them the encouragement and confidence they need to go out into the world! '
--Submitted by a parent

This is a small school.One class per grade, with 12/1 ratio.I like the school because the kids learn the bible and have chapel.Everyone knows eachother. And the tuition is based on your income, and they have sponser/partners that help pay the difference. They have some pretty good teachers as far as the Pre- K, kindergarten and a couple of other grades. As far as the upper grades, I feel like they may not have the best qualified teachers, in the subjects they teach. (ex: major in PE, but you teach math, or English with major in Music, And you teach 3rd grade). I feel a teacher should have a degree in education, or in the area they teach(since the students are pressured to pass, teachers should be up to par too ). And they should rotate upper grade classes to qualified teacher in subject. The principle needs replacing.But anyway.A Parent.
--Submitted by a parent