Keystone Academy

I am extremely satisfied with keystone, cant say enough! The staff, the teachers, principle, the deans... Absolutely love their job and go to no end to show it. My children transferred from Lincoln, because of all the violence, drug use, and teachers. They were flunking all their classes, they hated school. My youngest son begged me every day to not make him go, almost in tears. My children now are doing excellent! They LOVE school again :) They really concentrate on rewarding the children on good behavior, & communicate with parents immediately with any concerns, instead of waiting until its too late. Im also impressed on what they teach the children, they go above & beyond what is expected from a school. They not only teach them the basics, but real life issues...such as community,budgeting & moral values to name a few. They give them the tools to succeed in a aspects of life. Projects that get them motivated and excited to do their very best on. I can go on for hours, or you can see for yourselves.. I did, and could not be happier. Thank you Keystone, for making a huge impact in my childrens lives, and a valuable stepping stone towards their future.
--Submitted by a parent

keystone is an amazing school when i was in fiftth grade my teacher helped with stuff i didnt understand it was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazing and it taught me a lot of stuff to help prepare for sixth grade and from when i was in fifth grade i got moved to the proficient class :-) it has never let me down keystone is the best school i've went to so far just joking its not a bad experience at all

My children has been at Keystone for 4 years and it has been a dissapointing experience . The turnover rate is terribly high which makes it impossible to form any real relationships with your child's educators. I have 1 child who consistantly scored very high on exams and finished his classwork quicky but was in a low level class. I had to fight to get him placed in the proper advanced class. He still excells at this level but is very bored . Also the teachers are usually inexperienced ( newly graduating) and have a difficult time making sound choices and decisions with regard to students. The middle school is governed like elemeanary school which makes high school transition very difficult. Additionally the school is NOT the place for an assertive male. I have three sons. There is very little adult male presence. I hate that I wasted so much time at Keystone.
--Submitted by a parent

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Keystone Academy! My kids are continuously challenged in a non-threatening positive environment. I love how parent involvement is welcomed. The staff is very friendly and makes me feel right at home. The kids are grouped based on academic level which, in my opinion, is even better. This type of grouping allows for the children who excel to be challenged at their level and the children who need extra help be able to receive that help without "slipping through the cracks." Great job Keystone!
--Submitted by a parent

My family has been at Keystone for the past 5 years. Over that time, we have been continuously impressed. The teachers are top notch. They challenge the students while still making it fun. There is a strong parent involvement and an amazing PTO that provides support for many school programs and activities. My 2 children are excelling and I could not be happier!
--Submitted by a parent

This school attempts to be very strong academically but my children attended the school for 3 years and it was a very negative experience. While the teachers there are very good, the turn-over rate is high. Most of the teachers are 1st time teachers and when new opportunities arise they leave. Because this is a charter school, the principal and administration do not have the same qualifications as they do in regular public schools. Therefore, I found that they had a difficult time making sound decisions because of their lack of experience. The school does homogeneous grouping and tracking so it makes it difficult for students who do not begin in the advanced classes to move up into them. Even when a child has the qualifications to be placed in the advanced classes, they often are not able to. The new grading system was horrible for the parents & students.
--Submitted by a parent

Just wanted to commend the new administration for 2009-2010! They are doing a fantastic job! There is a lot of excitement in the building & Keystone continues to be an outstanding choice in our area!
--Submitted by Jeanette Barker, a parent

Keystone is a wonderful school, the principal's and hall deans are wonderful this year. We have good communication this year, between the principals and parents. I'm glad we are finally moving in a positive direction.
--Submitted by a parent

The teacher are the best I've ever seen!
--Submitted by a parent

Oh my gosh,keystone was great for friends and stuff but not for help. I was mad that i left that school but now im at Taylor Exlempar academy with mr.price...does teacher really know how to help ther children now im great aty school its awesome
--Submitted by a student