Socrates Academy

Socrates Academy is a great school. The teachers, staff and Board of Directors truly care about our children and work very hard to make the right decisions. The academics are challenging but there is so much more than that. Our children are learning at an exceptional level in a comfortable, friendly, and safe environment. Every new year brings more opportunities and options for the children. There is also great support from most of the parents who put in hours of volunteer time to support and better the school. I feel very fortunate that my child attends Socrates and know she is getting the best education possible.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, the school is good. The challenge is the "Greek Boys Club" that is known as the board. The issues of nepatism (Sp) and hiring of daughters, nephews, cousins, etc.. is a bit disgusting and discouraging when it comes to trying to get things accomplished. The principal is not empowered to control things and it seems that the success of the school up to this point is largely due to her dilligence and hard work.... The board has rolled the parent faculty involvement (similar to PTA) up under THEIR control and therefore it is only an arm to facilitate their wishes and desires. If they can get past the issues,then maybe they won't get in their own way of becoming a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a student at Socrates for 5 out of 6 years. It is a great school and I learn so much. One of the best qualities that the school has is that it measures the different levels the students have so that they learn at their own pace. It is also a school that puts family first.everyone at this school is my family.If anyone asked me what what school would be best for their children, I'd say Socrates Academy.

I love this school. It is such an intimate caring school with great teachers. My child is treated like she is special and not just a number. The academics are challenging and stimulating and geared to each students level. They offer many enrichment activities which make it convenient for parents. I highly recommend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

We're just starting our second year with Socrates Academy and my wife and I have been very happy. Our son has been fully engaged in the curriculum; math, reading, writing, and yes even the Greek language. I've found some parents rate schools based on convenience or lack of frustration, but what really matters is passion. The teachers and staff (including the founders) all share a vision and demonstrate passion for building a educational culture that fosters and develops the children. Being a new school, there are growing pains and challenges, but communication amongst the parents, teachers and staff is open and constant. I'm looking forward to my youngest son starting kindergarten next year.
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I have two children at Socrates Academy. My older son is an "Original Scholar". What started in a temporary location with only Kindergarten and first grade now Socrates has become a K-8 school with the distinction of being an Honor School of Excellence for the second year in a row. The school has really grown over the years. There is a new gymnatorium, an AIG program, band, chorus, Spanish and Chinese in addition to Greek. My children love the school. Not only are they thriving eduacationally but socially as well. We love that even the teachers that have not taught our children know who they are. It makes them feel safe and happy. A new middle school building is in the works. We are very excited to see this next stage of growth at Socrates. My husband and I are grateful everyday for finding out about this wonderful school.
--Submitted by a parent

My son George started Kindergarten at Socrates Academy this year. It's a great school with a small teacher/student ratio. It is an academically rich and nurturing school.
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As parents of two children at Socrates, we can't say enough great things about the school. Our daughter is in the 2nd grade and is adjusting well for her first year there. She came from a private school and was behind when she started Socrates. Her teacher tutors her on her own personal time free of charge. That would not have happened at the private school she attended. I also love the fact that they can attend extra activities such as Spanish and Drama for a very reasonable cost. Our only regret is that our oldest child is in the 5th grade and missed out on the opportunity. We simply love the teachers and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

Socrates Academy is a Charter School with Grades K-4. It is a Greek Emmersion school, meaning that 1hr and 40 min a day is in Greek. We consider this a wonderful challenge and a great way to keep our children engaged. This year there are finally great efforts to teach a higher level of curricullum in core classes. Although there is still no Gifted Program, Acclerated Readers, Odyssey Of The Minds, AIG or any program in place for those children who are in need of a more challenging curricullum. We do in fact have 3 teachers for those children with learning difficulties. There is a lot of focus in place for those with learning challenges and no program in place for those with higher abilities. This seems to be very unequal approach to education. Communication about our children's daily lesson plan is extremely modest.
--Submitted by a parent

This will be our third year here,and WOW has this school grown in so many ways!We LOVE the teachers and our children love the school and are very excited to get back to it!
--Submitted by a parent