The Atlanta Academy

We are just finishing up our first year at Atlanta Academy and we have been so happy with the choice we made. The teachers are top notch, the emphasis on the Readers Writers workshop is impressive, I can't say enough about the small class sizes....everyone gets the attention they need and each child is taught to their ability. It's a very close, family environment but we've also found it's a very professional, well thought out program. The teaches are constantly going to continuous education courses and finding new and better ways to teach the children. Going into the year, I was worried our son was going to have difficulties in school and he is absolutely thriving AND ENJOYING the year! We have other friends in other schools in the area and personally, I haven't found fundraising to be any different than what they do...if anything, AA is less intrusive in that category. Thank you to all at Atlanta Academy!
--Submitted by a parent

Far and away, Atlanta Academy is the best K-8 private school in Roswell. The principal, teachers and administration are an incredible team, well educated and care for the whole child as a member of their school community. The Parents' Association is active and effective. The active leadership of Ms. Naples (principal) consistently insures the school maintains its focus, integrity and mission. The school has the latest technology, a beautiful campus and provides continuous education to their teachers. As a parent, I could not be happier my children have thrived as students and love their school.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have both thrived at The Atlanta Academy! We have had a great year and look forward to next year. My children have been exposed to wonderful academics. They are growing into leaders and are not afraid to accept challenges. I am so happy our family is a part of such a wonderful community.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall our experience has been good. I do feel that the academics are fairly strong. I will say that we have been fortunate to have good teachers, one in particular I would deem as great. As with any school, I feel that the teacher weighs heavily on you academic experience. Reader's and Writer's workshop is good, but to a degree flawed. It places an immense amount of pressure on the kids. The staff in inconsistent. If you find yourself amoungst the favored, your experience will be even better. Not a bad school, but far from the best.
--Submitted by a parent

Our child has been enrolled at The Atlanta Academy for five years and we continue to be very pleased with the education he receives. Because of the small class size (16 max.) each child gets the attention they need. The reading and writing program is exceptional. There is not a better program for the Arts anywhere. Overall, the children receive a well rounded education from a very dedicated and caring staff.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent at the Atlanta Academy we have been very happy with both the lower school and the preschool for our children. The small classes enable the teachers to individually motivate the children so they are inspired to learn. Faculty is very caring. Readers and Writers workshops are great.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the second year that my kids attend the Atlanta Academy. The teachers and administrators are all inspiring, dedicated and truly care about the kids. The Readers & Writers workshop is amazing! The attention they receive because of the smaller class sizes is a huge asset to their education. As the previous writer stated, they do fund raising, but all schools do that and it is needed to help keep the tuition down. This school was started by parents and educators and the result is a wonderful school that my kids actually look forward to attending
--Submitted by a parent

A great school, after only a short period of time has transformed the academic performance and attitude of my child. The Readers& Writers Workshop method is amazing & inspires even the v. young children. If you have a child who is a can't or won't read this school can help. On the downside, they have an awful and tacky approach to fundraising. A private school that behaves like a public school. First week of term they ask for annual fund donation of $2000 per child. Then its sponsored fun run and please collect box tops which is all fine, except that they manipulate and exploit the feelings of the kids- constantly gathering them together & telling them they will win an x-box or ipad etc for getting most sponsor money, or they will get singled out and given an icecream if they collect a certain number of box tops. Its so horrible! As parents we are already VERY motivated to give what we can for our kids. Heck, we have chosen private school! We are all cutting box tops and giving what we can- we do not need our kids being manipulated into feeling bad and pressuring us. It is tacky and unpleasant. This is a FOR PROFIT business not a charity-I don't like businesses bribing my kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I am blown away with The Atlanta Academy. My daughter has thrived both academics and socially since she has been at the school. The reading and writing program is truly incredible! The Atlanta Academy is the best kept secret in town.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been attending The Atlanta Academy for 3 years, and we love it. The administration is very involved in every aspect of the school and truly cares about the well being of the students as well as the faculty. My children have thrived under the loving guidance of their teachers and can't wait to go to school each day. The curriculum is challenging and teachers do a fantastic job individualizing instruction for each child. This is a wonderful school, and I highly recommend it.
--Submitted by a parent