Reach Charter Academy

I give this school an excellent rating! I started my daughter in first grade and I am very sorry we did not know about it for kindergarten. My daughter is now in 3rd grade and the education she is receiving is unbelievable! I live in Saint Clair Shores and choose to drive my daughter to this school everyday because it is academically the better choice. We tried kindergarten in the SCS Public schools. That was a complete waist. My daughter could have taught the class. this school does have many rules. If you have a difficult time with rules then it is not the school for you. These rules help keep the order. I want my child to learn respect for others and appropriate behavior? This school expects this from the children and hopes for it with the parents. If you are looking for high academic and moral standards then this is the school for you. The teachers we have had are great. I could not have asked for better teachers! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade! They have had some change in staff but as a new school I think that is to be expected. There are some who have a problem with this school...but they were probably a problem! I would, and do recommend this school to everyone.
--Submitted by a parent

This is one of the worst schools that I have ever had my child attend. My daughter text me on her phone to get a mandatory item. My husband left work to bring it to her because it was an emergency and they let it sit in the office for over an hour. When I called them instead of being concerned about my daughter they were more concerned about her cell phone. I thought the principle might think differently then the secretary but nope, the principle was in agreement. Forget my child's emergency, "no texting in school." They then yelled at my daughter and created this ridiculous cell phone policy where every child that has a cell phone have to turn it in to the teacher when they arrive at school. Wow, schools like this are why our children are suffering. They are more concerned about parking lot, cell phone control versus the students.
--Submitted by a parent

I used to be a Middle Level student at Reach. At the beginning of the year everything was fine. But towards the middle and end of the year it got worse! But it was their first year with a middle level so I thought next year would be better. But it wasnt. It was WAY worse than the year before! So many things went wrong. Teachers seemed like they didnt care about the students. The students lashing out and interrupting other students learning. PDA all over the hallways. Academical... It was okay. but with all the disruptions it was hard to get things done. So I would not suggest Reach Charter Academy to others. But not to get the wrong idea, it's a pretty good school.

My daughter started in 2nd grade. Her teachers always respond to my emails. They are very responsive to any questions or concerns I have. The school have alot of safety measures in place. I just wish they had more experienced or seasoned teachers, I've had to make suggestions on curriculum several times...
--Submitted by a parent

I went to this school and I had fun. When I attended, there were so many activities to do that were really fun and some were challenging.

I would highly recommend Reach Academy. My son was part of the Read Program at the school, where he partnered with a middle school student who taught him to read better, and his reading has continued to flourish. I do believe the school is strict but I believe that is one of its' great qualities. They do not allow bullying or negativity by the students and even the parents. I have seen some parents act inappropriate on the playground, parking lot and at assembly - and then they are the biggest complainers about the school. I believe some people just thrive on being negative. Julie Breakiron is the new principal and is doing a great job. She is positive, caring and has been with the school since it opened only three years ago. I highly recommend Reach. It has truly been a blessing to my family!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had my kids at Reach since they opened. I was pretty happy the 1st 2 years, but this year it has FALLEN APART. The K dean doesn't return calls, she's negative, & cold. The middle school dean is flaky & should be with preschoolers - not 12 year olds. The principal is negative and hostile. Even when there is good news she has to throw in something negative. The new discipline rules are awful. They are so negative & demeaning. I'm leaving this year, & will NEVER recommend Reach. So sad, too. With a happier, more postive administration - this school would be without a doubt the best around.
--Submitted by a parent

Awesome school, great teachers and administration. This is the best school, in this area for sure. I wish the Roseville school district would take lessons from how this school is run and how the teachers act. The only regret I have is that by moving away from the area it will no longer be feasible for my son to go to this school. This is a GREAT school.
--Submitted by a parent

This School would in my eyes a 5 Star School under the rite leadership. If it had a principal that listened, better attitude,more experience, left her office door open once inwhile,showed up to after school funtions, worried about the kids education as much as she does if they are 1 minute late, knows how to use the phone service,and will not call my house at 8 p.m with a week old message. I could go on and on,but if your a parent at this school you will know what I'm talking about. I don't want to pull my child from this school,but with Ms. Dowker runiing it might be like many other parents and do so.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school so far. My son has learned so much this year in Kindergarten.
--Submitted by a parent