Eastern Washtenaw Multicultural Academy

I am so proud that i choose to take my children to EWMA. It is a wonderful school. the learning environment is the best i've seen in a charter school in my life. I had a wonderful opportunity to talk with the different parents that enjoy there cild going there too. words cant even explain how smooth the days go there. there quality is as i expect. there discipline is perfect. check it out and you will know what I'm talking about
--Submitted by a parent

Its true this school has zero tolerance for bad teachers and students. Their goal is to provide the best education in a safe enviromnet. The teaches and administration always hard to ensure thaa the student receive the deserved education.
--Submitted by a parent

This school does not do students any justice. Unfortunately, when parents just complain and don't pull their children out, the school does not feel inclined to change and doesn't. The teacher turnover rate is high because there are better teaching positions out there and teachers leave when those openings occur. Last year, there were at least 6 changes in staff during the year. Some of them took part time jobs, some took contract jobs, and some left without even having a job lined up. With all of these low ratings, there honestly can't be that many people out there who just want to "lie" and "attack a person's character". As with any school, you always are going to have people that are happy with the school and people that are unhappy...however, a great deal of low ratings should say something to a parent who is truly looking for the best school for their child.

After attending E.W.M.A throughtout my highschool years, it has been a great experince to prepare me for college. The teaching staff does not allow you to give up. They stay after school tutoring for those who need the extra help. The principal has an open door policy for students and staff for any concerns or needs you have in school or in you personal life. She is someone you can talk to and be social about with anything. Thank you EWMA

They have made changes in the school. The past reviews have been from a teacher who was asked not to return. It bothers us here at school that people are allowed to print lies about our school. For instance not that it would matter but we do not have one teacher teaching who is Arabic, but the review said we favor Arabic children due to being Arabic? This is a slam to the principal who is Arabic. How can I, a Christian favor a student who is Arabic? The purpose of this site was to help parents find out the turth about schools, it is another place on the internet to write lies and destroy a person character. Instead talk to a teacher who is here and you will see their deducation.
--Submitted by a teacher

I a parent and my kids are having agreat experience. The teachers and staff are committed to teaching. The Principal is very commited and will not put with bad teachers Many of the teachers that left because they were asked to leave . I strongly recommed this school without any hesitation to any student who wants high quality education in a safe envirnment with zero tolerance to bad behavior, drugs and bad teachers
--Submitted by a parent

I would not advise anyone to send their children to this school. I've visited several times and noticed that many students are very disrespectful to the teachers. I know that students with behavioral problems who cannot function at other schools end up at EWMA. There is a revolving door for teachers,as many of them leave,and I don't blame them. There is no real structure or discipline at this school. I would say to other parents," Take your kids and run!"
--Submitted by a parent

This school is not an appropriate environment for learning to happen. Apart from the preschool and some lower grades, the school structure is misguided and uninformed. Students at the middle school level are NOT getting proper instruction. Teachers spend most of the year dealing with discipline problems, as there is no effective system in place. The High School incorporates a virtual program that neither the kids nor the teachers know how to use. The computers are always faulty and the Internet is constantly giving problems. The school does cater to Arabic students and their culture, as evidenced by their choice of a foreign language (even though MANY parents have asked for Spanish to be taught instead). Many employees, including teachers and substitutes are Arabic and related to the Principal's family. You can ask any student and they will complain about rampant favoritism. The administration is rarely available. Many parents don't even recognize who is in charge of the school. Teacher turnover is dramatic. Last year, about 12 teachers left during the school year. At the end of the year, only four staff members said they were coming back to teach. Telling?

My child has been in the preschool program and the summer program at EWMA and I am over the moon with the quality of this school. We chose it because of the multicultural environment, the multi-age classes, and the language programs offered, but have been consistently surprised and amazed by the dedication of the teachers. I wish there had been schools like this when I was a child! I wish I'd had teachers of this caliber! My son is learning in a safe and enriching environment, with friends from all over the world. I am proud to tell others that my son attends this school, and I hope to see him continue to thrive and enjoy learning here.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a Grandparent of a child that goes to this school and I believe children now days do need to learn more than just english No Different from them learning (Spanish) and I love it. I also feel they care very much for these children because our little one just loves his arbic teacher I just wish they would tell us how the home work is done in english because we are confused but also willing to learn it. So people just need to get more involved in the school to make it a Great place to learn.