Vanguard Charter Academy

Could do better academically and administratively. Prinipal does not address bullying issues and a few children were physically hurt while my child attended the school and nothing was done to the child who caused the injuries (one was a broken arm!). Academically, they cater to the lower achievers and minimal attention is given to the accelerated learners. They are regulated to extra work in the hallway. Some excellant teachers do teach at this school, but a majority are mediorcre at best. Disappointed.
--Submitted by a parent

Parental involvement along with concerned staff makes Vanguard Charter and wonderful school. I considered private school but it was financially impossible. I was fortunate enough to find NHA as a alternative that is not a sacrifice.
--Submitted by a parent

It is an all around great school to be a part of. It has a warm family feel to it.
--Submitted by a parent

I really appreciate that the teachers at Vanguard are genuinely concerned for each of their students!! I really enjoy how well the staff works together with each other, and the parents, to give OUR children the strongest education. Communication from teachers and Principal Vriesinga is excellent!! I have personal experience to know how much they care for my child, and yours.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been going to this school since kindergarten and will be in 8th grade this coming year. I absoulutely love it!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two children who have been attending Vanguard for 3 years now. My oldest went to a local public school and experienced bullying and the principal, as well as the superintendent wouldn't attend to the issue. There is NO such situation at Vanguard. Its just education at its finest. The staff is great. I love going to the conferences and them giving me pointers to help my children at home, which in turn helps the kids achieve the best quality education possible. They believe in communication and that is one thing I love to have with the teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a mother who researched many area sshools before deciding upon VGC. I came to the open house with a yellow pad filled with questions. The staff answered each one to my satisfaction and relief. I left feeling impressed with the school and my husband decided then and there that we would be on their waiting list even if it took a year. He knew in his heart that this school was where our son needed to be. HE WAS RIGHT! The credentials of the staff are most impressive and the people in all areas of the school are kind and considerate to our son and ourselves. We made a great choice and are thrilled our 2nd son attends here too! We have so many features and qualities of a Christian school without all the fees that a family is required to pay. We feel very grateful for VGC!
--Submitted by a parent

I went to Vanguard for 9 years, and I loved it. I really enjoyed going to middle school at Vanguard, because I became such good friends with the whold class, now, as a junior in high schol, I have friends all over in different high schools that I still talk to. When I transferred into the local public high school, I was able to make friends easily, as well as stay friends with some of the others in my graduating class that went to the same school as me. I aslo found that I was weel ahead of the other students in many subject areas, especially English.
--Submitted by a student

I am EXTREMELY impressed with Vanguard Charter Academy. Finally got my child into this school and there is a huge difference from this school compared to the previous public school she went to for the past two years. I work in a school district and based on all the knowledge I have about how a school system works, Vanguard impresses me. All public schools have their problems, but I wouldn't have her anywhere else within the Kent County School district. Only con I have at this point is the lack of teaching Spanish (which they do at Cross Creek Charter Academy) and recreational activities after school.
--Submitted by a parent

We just had Parent Teacher Conferences. I was so impressed with the details the teachers had about my children. We worked on a plan together to help my children improve their abilities during the school day. The teachers are genuine.
--Submitted by a parent