Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

As a former SASA student, now college graduated, I can honestly say that SASA was the single largest reason for my success, aside from my family. My teachers taught me that my ideas and opinions wmqttered and were valid (as long as I could succinctly defend them with appropriate evidence), and that has translated well into my workplace success. Thanks to the diverse student body, I am comfortable working with others of any culture or race, and I value those differences that make my world richer. SASA is an awesome place -- take advantage of it if you can.

SASA has long had a tradition of excellence, but I feel that (as a former student), the programs here have largely suffered as of late. Once boasting a stellar curriculum, the extremely small middle school/high school combination focuses more on the arts than sciences, and has lost many students studying sciences. The class choices are minimal, the student body is small, and the sports programs are nearly nonexistant.

SASA is a great school educationally wise. If you are an eighth grader you would be able to go to Washington d.c. for a week and in high school you could go to Chicago, and japan. SASA really is a good school and even though they don't have a wide variety of sports overall it is great. HIGH CLASS SCHOOL NOTHING BUT THE BEST! p.s. I am a student

SASA offers excellent opportunities to enrich your high school curriculum. Many students take advanced classes within the school, online, or in dual enrolled classes. SASA has prepared my student well to compete for college admissions and scholarships.
--Submitted by a parent

I see some good and not so good at SASA. I see the potential for favoritism among students based on parent donations. I also see disorganization in discipline sometimes things are enforced and sometimes not. Depending on the mood of the teacher/staff. I see arogance run rampant. I would like to see a bit more humility in the staff and students.

My 12 Year Old Daughter goes here. The Staff is Great, very friendly & understanding. They're devoted to the Students & Offer great teacher efforts. This is a School that You would love to go to yourself. They are doing a lot to improve the school as a whole & it's all worth it. Safe & the learning experience is what you would want and need your child to get.
--Submitted by a parent

Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (SASA) is a gifted and talented 'magnet' public school which serves grades 6-12. Everyone from teachers to students to parents at SASA wants to be there. The teachers aren't afraid of working with high performing students. SASA students like to solve problems, read books, learn new things. Families are a part of it as well, to get their child to a practice, club or competition, or if they live out of district like so many do, drive their children to school daily. At SASA, it is cool to be a smart kid, to read and love books. SASA is also good if your talent is more 'artsy' such as performing or visual arts. SASA students win many contests and awards including writing and math contests, science and art fairs, music competitions.
--Submitted by a parent

At SASA the student is priority number 1. Whether your student is interested in academic or artistic pursuits, this school can provide the best environment to meet your students needs. For five years my daughter has studied at SASA and every year we see her grow in academics, athletics and socially. While athletics has never been the schools priority, SASA recognizes the need for students to express themselves in many and varied ways. Students can tailor afterschool activities to their own desires and the school is open to facilitating almost any experience. Parent involvement is welcome and encouraged. I am looking forward to the expansion of the school with the new gym and auditorium. SASA is on the rise and SASA students are leading the way to their, and Saginaw's, future.
--Submitted by a parent

A great school with so many traveling opportunities provided for our kids- not only virtual field trips, but the real deal. We look forward to our daughter going to Japan in two years, and D.C. next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school with kids of diverse background and dedicated teachers
--Submitted by a parent