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BEST Academy has its problems, but it has done an excellent job of getting the best out of my daughter. She's in the 1st Grade yet she reads at a 3rd to 4th Grade level and BEST is willing to give her work that challenges her every day. The staff has been nothing but supportive and pleasant. I hope that BEST Academy sticks around for a long time.
--Submitted by a parent

The think that BEST is doing a much better job this year with the academics as well as with thecommunication between parents and administration. The hireing of Ms. Collette in the 3rd grade classroom was a great decision. She is a outstanding hands on teacher that is fun to learn from but yet firm with her students. BEST would be wise to keep her at any cost. She is the best thing that BEST has done to improve the school this year.
--Submitted by a parent

I remember writing one of the Nov. 18,2009 reviews and at the time felt that way. Unfortunately, my oppinion and feelings toward the the shcool have done a 180. I will still contend that the communication between my childs teacher and I was priceless! Problem 1: The administrators are not on the same page with each other, often failing to support each other ( as I experienced first hand ). 2: Poor communication between parents and adminstrators. 3: Lack of parent support from the adminstration. Unless you are one of the "chosen few" you won't get a fair shake. I have many more points of intrest that I can list, but I think I've made my point. I like and commend Ms. Crippen for what she tries to accomplish as the lead adminstrator... just need to be more aware of her subordinates as well as the needs of the surrounding community'
--Submitted by a parent

The administration at Best is rude and nasty to the children as well as the parents. I will be placing my children in a different school.
--Submitted by a parent

No comment. This school has come a long way but still needs so much work.
--Submitted by a teacher

The administration sets a very unsatisfactory and unsettling tone for the entire building. I would not recommend this school to anyone.
--Submitted by a teacher

I really like what I see happening for children at BEST Academy. The adults embrace all students and go over and above to ensure that students learn.

Excellent staff.They also have great and talented students.
--Submitted by a parent

It's obvious that the staff members are posting these reviews because they're all created around the same date. I would send my child to a Detroit Public School any day over BEST Academy because even though DPS is in bad shape right now, there is accountability with DPS. At BEST Academy anything goes and one can only imagine how they made AYP. The administration only has one thing in mind here - money. The students are faceless and only viewed as a dollar sign. Curriculum, organization, and supplies are just a few of the things lacking here. I feel sorry for anyone who considers this a good school because they're obviously delusional. Great kids, terrible school.

No special ed services given to my child. Detroit public schools will give my child what they need and we will never go back to a chater school again.
--Submitted by a parent