Edison Public School Academy

i AM A PARENT AT THIS SCHOOL AND I HAVE BEEN GETTING MORE DISAPPOINTED EACH YEAR WITH THE UNORGANIZATION, NO-COMMUNICATION, WAY OF THIS SCHOOL. THE EDUCATION IS GOOD AND THANKFULLY I GET ALONG WELL WITH MY CHILDREN'S TEACHER, AND ALSO I AM A VERY INVOLVED PARENT, BUT IF I WASN'T, I WOULDN'T KNOW ANYTHING. MY FRIENDS CHILDREN GO THERE ALOS AND THEY ASK ME FOR INFO. RECENTLY THE SCHOOL HAS GONE GREEN, WHICH IS NICE, BUT FOR THOSE WITHOUT THE INTERNET AT HOME IT IS HORRIBLE. NO COMMUNICATION IS BEING SENT TO HOMES AND RECENTLY NO RECORDING SENT TO VIA PHONE TO PARENTS. A FRIEND CALLED ME TO ASK WHAT IS THE 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I CALLED AND LEFT A VERY ANGRY VOICEMAIL AND NOW THEY WANT TO CALL WHEN I SAY I'M TAKING MY KIDS OUT. IT'S GREAT EDUCATION, BUT THEY NEED HELP WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE BADLY!
--Submitted by a parent

If the way I was greeted (of lack there of) and the fact that my vmail message, email message and a note at the front desk for the superintendent went ignored, is any indication of how my children will be ignored in this school, I will NOT be interested in sending them there. You would think a simply phone call would be returned to an inquiring parent. If this is how those in charge would run a business, that business would fold right after it opens. Poor communication from the top down. :-( DPS is looking a whole lot better right now.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a studet at Early College of Excellence (The High School) and I ha been going to this institution since Kindergarten. One thing I will say is that no school has no flaws, and this is no exception. But it is a great loving school with a clean, caring, and safe enviornment. I am taking an advanced Algebra 2 class in 9th grade (Algebra 2 is taken in 10th) and I finished the class in one semester after being taught by a college proffeser. We also went to NY for free to look at colleges. This is a great school and I encourage you to apply.
--Submitted by a teacher

Yes, DEPSA has had a high teacher turnover thats because they do not allow lazy teacher to stay and if you are lazy you will quit . Student are being prepared for high school, the serious one are scoring 20's on the ACT right out of 8th grade. Standards are up, your student must be ready for DEPSA. Michigan State standard will change 2012, DEPSA has already change making sure they stay ahead. TRY DEPSA pre-K-10th
--Submitted by a parent

Edison use to be a great school, but things are really changing and the staff has been very disrespectful to the students. I have had to go to the school three time for teachers talking to my child anyway. Also her teacher has change 3 time in the first term that's crazy. There are little academics and they pick the same students from the following year never give other kids a chance.. My daughter has been there 3th grade and never have made it on anything and nows she in 7th. Same with my son it's time to go they r unorganized and ruled..
--Submitted by a parent

The school is excellent for high achievers. However, I find that children with special needs are lost. The curriculum is taught in an excellerated pace. Teachers seem to be on a time clock while teaching and under a lot of stress, which trickles over to the students. They have the time needed to slow down for the children needing individualized attention. I find a high level of anxiety among students, their parents and the teachers. There is an extremely high turn over of teachers which do not help the students.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is unbelievable! DEPA has a very high turnover with there teachers. 2010 school year 95% of their teachers either quit or got fired. The administration replaced these teachers with whomever was available to teach. Before the 1st reportcard came out, my son homebase teacher was replaced 3 different times, math teacher replaced 3 different times, writing teacher replaced 2 twice. It's a total mess at DEPSA. Planned on spending 4 hours at parent teachers conference, ands depending on which academy your child is in that still may not be enough time. I'm very disappeared with DEPSA, this is a very unorganized school!
--Submitted by a parent

I must agree with another parent who is disgusted at the high teacher turnover rate at DEPSA. It is very deplorable. They put a high emphasis on reading but the other subjects they place a lower amount of emphasis. Science, math and language are just as important as reading. This is not the same school that it was when they won the Blue Ribbon. Mr. Bland who is the superintendent is very knowledgable and personable I can't say the same for the rest of the administration. This may be my kids last year there.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm in the 8th grade and I have been going to DEPSA for all my life. DEPSA is a family and I teared up when I had to take my High School Placement Test because I knew I was officially leaving DEPSA. I got accepted to Renaissance High School with their help. DEPSA is the way, and I am sure I will continue to visit them. DEPSA is surely a 10.! `Love you Mr. Bland, Joyia
--Submitted by a student

DEPSA has an outstanding reading program. The have many after school activities for a variety of interests. Parents are involved. The school nurse is on top of health issues and concerns. A top notch education experience.
--Submitted by a parent