South Arbor Charter Academy

This last review is ridiculous. This school is challenging and the teachers are very clear and make it easy to learn. Students don't fall asleep and if they do, it's not from boredom but from being sleep deprived. Students are very intelligent. Even ones in standard and basic. Map scores are amazing. And if you are complaing about South Arbor's grades, you should take a look at other local schools. South Arbor is great and teachers are yes, talented.

It is interesting to read all the reviews. My boy is in the proficient classroom, and they are challenged to try their best. Some parent was saying 'they only move students up if it is an 'extreme situation.''. This is not true. In a given grade, all the students in all 3 classes take the same test once a year in Spring and the school rearrange the 'proficient, standard, basic' classroom base on the testing scores. If you child get higher score then the ones in proficient classroom, he/she will get moved up automatically. This is the standard process and it happens every single year, not just an 'extreme situation'. Number don't lie.
--Submitted by a parent

It is believed that South Arbor is a school full of incredibly intelligent students and incredibly educational teachers, that is false. There are ocasionally talented teachers, but mostly the instructors are pedagogues who only like the attention of a room. While the teachers are lecturing, the students are falling asleep from boredom because they already know the process or the teacher does not explain it clearly yet still gives assignments on the topic. Some students may be intelligent, but mostly the basic and standard classes are overflowing and the proficient students are receiving lower, and lower grades. I had to remove my child for academic reason because she was not being challenged as they only move students up if it is an 'extreme situation.' I would not recomend this school. Try Canton.
--Submitted by a parent

Apart from the pick up/drop off routine, there really isn't much not to love about South Arbor Charter Academy. As a parent of two special-needs children, I've been consistently impressed with the school's eagerness to help them develop to the best of their ability. Regular parent involvement is encouraged -- and yet, it is the staff (particularly Principal DiLaura and Vice Principle Hudson) who really deserve a great deal of the credit with their dedicated example. Instead of hiding in their offices, they are out at the curb every day, greeting students and modeling the respect and orderly living they try to emulate in the students. To the parent who was disappointed in the number of novels the students were required to read, I can only say that any parent who wanted to start a book club would undoubtedly be welcomed with open arms!
--Submitted by a parent

good for kindergarten horrible middle school.
--Submitted by a parent

My child started off in another school district that did not think that children should be challenged at all. I was absolutely thrilled when we got the news that she could start at South Arbor. She has grown by leaps and bounds after moving to a school that sets high expectations for student learning and holds them accountable for it. She is working two years above her grade level. Even better, she loves the school!
--Submitted by a parent

ok i go to south arbor and i must say it is pretty cool. someone said that overweight kids are teased, but i can honestly say that is false. at south arbor, we are taught from a start that we should not judge people by how they look. i also have no idea what the person was talking about when they said that the values statement says it is immoral to over eat. NOBODY and I repeat, NOBODY EVER said that to us. NOBODY taught us that 'value statement' and NONE OF US STUDENTS FOLLOW IT IF THERE IS ONE. Overall, i can say that south arbor has done great with teaching me stuff. I came from the ypsi public school district, and i was lacking behind. With some tutoring, I was able to overcome difficulties. Now I am EXTREMELY glad I ever went to south arbor!
--Submitted by a student

My daughter recently join the south arbor team. I love this school. I like the supportive staff and parents. My daughter came from a falling school district and I was unsure if she would be able to keep up with the other children at south arbor. The teachers took her by the hand and gave her the support she needed to feel confident at her new school. I would reccommend south arbor to all parents who believe their kids should have the best quality education.
--Submitted by a parent

In their core values statement it is immoral to over eat . This has reinforced teasing of over weight children in this school. I am impressed with the safety of school but, the principal leaves something to be desired. Did you know that even if I rate this as you do it is a wast of time. The ratings are based on test scores not what we rate the school.
--Submitted by a parent

You simply could not ask for a better school than South Arbor Charter Academy. It has provided my children with a safe and nurturing environment that seeks to partner with parents to give children the best possible education. I have two children who have since graduated from South Arbor who are now excelling in every aspect at their public high school. They are true leaders academically, socially and with their extracurricular and sports activities. We attribute this success to the partnership we formed with South Arbor many years ago. Thank you South Arbor!
--Submitted by a parent