Benjamin Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy

I love this school, my son transferred from Thomas Pullen which was not a bad school either. I can't wait until my youngest son starts going.
--Submitted by a parent

My son is in 5th grade. This is his 3rd year at BFCPAA and it is an EXCELLENT school! They offer a variety of performing arts classes/majors. The principal is a great principal. The work is academically challenging and they make SURE the kids are prepared for the MSA's and the next grade level. Also, the staff members are very professional, which is a hard to find these days. The only downfall...lack of foreign language. I wish they offered different foreign languages on a regular basis. Right now, they only offer Spanish on a quarterly basis. I highly recommend this school!
--Submitted by a parent

This will be the 2nd year as a Creative & Performing Art school. Last year, was my daughter's first year attending, she was in 5th grade. She was on the honor roll all year, but she made a comment to me that her work did not challenge her enough. I will evaluate this year and see how she progresses. Overall the staff & students are good.
--Submitted by a parent

It was a rough beginning when school first open but is becoming much better.
--Submitted by a parent

The school has great activities. The Renaissance Program and drama program. Cheerleading and modeling.
--Submitted by a parent

BFES is 2 schools in one. CSEP and General Ed. BFES is in a remodeling phase and soon you will see a great demand for people who want their children to attend. It is sure to be one of the better schools in PG. Currently there are issues but there are some great staff members and a strong push for excellence.
--Submitted by a teacher

My child has been attending BFES since Kindergarten in 2003. She is now in the 5th grade and doing quite well I must say. She is an honor roll student and has always been one. Parent's we can't keep putting the blame on others such as the Principal and Teachers because, yes the classrooms are over crowded and there is a shortage of Teacher's but that never stopped my child from getting what she came to school for and that's an education. When I find that there is a problem I get involved instead of complaining. Remember it's not what the school has to offer, it's what your child want out of it. Last but not least remember Teachers are under paid and over worked. Let's petition about that so that we could see some changes!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been a student at BFTA since Kindergarten. She is now in 2nd grade and is miserable. There is only one 2nd grade class with more than 30 students, one teacher, and ocassional assistance from other edudators in the school. I have tried unsucessfully on 2 ocassions this year to have my daughter transferred out of this school. All I have gotten from the school board are promises, and all I have gotten from the principal is a defensive attitude. The principal told my husband and I that we should be lucky that the school board did not take more teachers away from BFTA! Since the last principal, Dr. Robinson left, the school has deteriorated on every level. Unfortunately, I do not have the resources to put her in private school, or I certainly would! I am doing my best to get her through the year.
--Submitted by a parent