Sierra Nevada Academy Charter

I love this school so far! I'm in 7th grade and I can't wait to come back for 8th grade. The teachers are nice and the homework is decent. I've told my friends about this school and they're coming to this school for 8th grade.
--Submitted by a student

I've been attending SNA since I was in 4th grade, and I will be going into 8th grade on the 24th. This school is great. AT my other school, the teachers treated us like garbage, and they didn't care about homework or classwork, all they cared about was reading out of a textbook. Although some of the teachers at SNA are rude to the students, that doesn't make it a bad school. I think all the teachers pushing me to succeed is what helps me be a good student. I'm now at a freshman in college level in reading, and a freshman in college level in vocabulary. And it's all because I decided to go to SNA! Thank you guys so much!
--Submitted by a student

SNACS is a terrific school. My child has attended this school since 3rd grade & is currently in 7th grade. She has excelled as a student due to the nurturing and caring attitudes of her teachers. She has either acheived Principal's Award (straight A's) or Honor Roll (A's & B's) since she has been a student attending this school. The middle school teachers go out of their way to help students succeed in a variety of ways, including outdoor labs and activities. I am very pleased with the entire staff. They are very accomodating in any way possible. As for another an earlier post from a parent complaining about summer work, there is none, except to read. This does help children succeed. Kudos to the entire SNACS staff and administrators. Thank you!
--Submitted by a parent

I have never seen such a small school with such a large adminstration. It Seems appropritate to spend more of the money on axtracurricular activities for the students, or put more funds towards supplies for classroom. So many problems and unhappy parents makes me think the school is being very poorly managed.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, great teachers - the best 'before and after school' program for Kindergarten!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school great staff I love it
--Submitted by a parent

This school works hard to dedicate themselves to my children. I have found that other schools do not offer the uniqueness that SNACS does. The teachers, administration, and staff work hard to allow for my children to succeed. I am pleased with the position the school takes.
--Submitted by a parent

You are better off homeschooling your child than attending this school. With the amount of homework and summer work your child receives that you have to do with your child you will wonder what the teacher is doing all day. They have some great teachers yes, but they also have some real lousy ones that do not know how to handle children except for yelling at them all day long. That is the form of discpline they speak of in their mission statement? Attempting to talk to the principal is impossible as you can rarely catch her, though you can usually get a meeting with her now husband the vice principal who appears to listen but does not get anything done about resolving the problem. There is a small playground. There is no PE or music as they claim to have.
--Submitted by a parent

I was a student at SNA for 2nd 3rd, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and I find it to be an awesome school. Yes, I'll agree there is no art, music or p. e. anymore like there use to be, but I still love that school alot. The teachers were always nice and when you needed help with some work they helped out, some classes were large but we still got the one-on-one help we needed. I may just be a student but I'm still standing up for that school because it was one of my favorite schools I had gone to, and I love volunteering there to help out.
--Submitted by a student

I feel this school lacks good leadership and due to the lack of good leadership, SNA is losing good quality teachers. The Board of Directors needs to step in and take control of SNA and look into what is really going on at SNA under the leadership of its Principal and Assistant Principal. I question the morals and ethics of both for several reasons. I also have great concern regarding the schools financials. Its disappointing to see that 2 individuals are allowed to tarnish the reputation of a once great school. I hope that the Board takes a serious look at what is going on and start listening to the parents. My kids love this school and I hope that something is done soon.
--Submitted by a parent