East Wake Academy

As said before, there is an inner core of parents that will probably lay in front of a bus for this school because they are so brainwashed, the fact that there were no good reviews for years and when one bad one popped up an army of 5 stars came out shows that, this last review pretty much says this school is teaching people how to not need a school, so whats the point of a school, anyway, if you think that the headmaster bribing parents for money to get better grades is okay because the school needs money than you probably have some ethical issues you need to figure out and you are probably perfect for this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have read some negative reviews by parents and would like to give my point of view. First, no school is perfect. I agree with this statement 100%. But I guarantee the is not a better charter or public school around the area. The biggest problem with this school is the few parents who think their child can do no wrong and should be catered to. This school tries to teach kids to solve their own problems and to not just throw their hands up and turn to Mommy and Daddy when things don't go their way. It's called building character and teaching self reliance. I feel some parents could take a lesson in these areas. It's always easier to blame someone else instead of blaming yourself or you child for shortcomings. This school does have to worry about money. It's still growing. Everything costs money. The school can't afford a football team or field as of right now. They want more money so that your children can have a greater experience while attending the school. And yes they do worry about grades, isn't that the point? This school prepares it's student for college and I'm grateful my children attend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

After reading a couple of bad reviews about the school I would like to shed some light on EWA. My three childern have been attending EWA since kindergarten. They are now in High and Middle school. I would never consider any other school for thier education. Sure the school is not perfect but compared to the issues at a public school. I have had dealings with the headmaster multiple times and never been blown off when the proper arrangements through his assistant were made. Also taking a statement taken out of context at a FUND-raiser event to raise money for supplies to help further a childs education is ridiculous. Basically great school and staff!!! Always remember it is a SCHOOL OF CHOICE. It is your choice to keep them at EWA or check into the Wake County Public School System.
--Submitted by a parent

East Wake Academy is top notch! My family loves our school, its teachers and administrators. I have a children in 2nd, 5th and 9th grades. From elementary to high school we could not be more happy. Anyone who has been to any other public schools like we have can appreciate the difference in them and East Wake Academy. I read the recent comments by one other parent that were made on Dec 9th and Jan 8th and 11th. To describe the headmaster as anything but completely professional and delightful would be amiss. I say East Wake Academy should keep up the good work!!! Kelly B.
--Submitted by a parent

If I could give this school a zero I would. If you care about your child(ren) please do NOT send them here. The administrators and staff only care about test scores and not the students. This is not a school of choice, but one of last resort. If you have another option please take it, I am stuck here because it is either here or a high crime school.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has gone down hill drastically lately. I have three children in the school in all sides of the school. The Headmaster has become increasingly driven by money almost to the point that many parents think they can buy a better grade by giving to the school. Actually the headmaster said at the Christmas show and auction that report cards are coming out and if you want a better grade you should pay up! My and my husband walked in there one day to check on our children to hear the teachers yelling at the kids, when we tried to go to a headmaster they are apparently to good to speak to the parents to so you have to go through their assistant. We have started to have many other issues and the administration never gets back to us, the one time they did they didn't seem like they cared. I think this is a school that has gotten so big that they forgot how they got there and we will probably continue to see things go downhill unless a change is made, specifically the headmaster. Don't think that the 8 on the great schools rating is because it is a great school, there are amazing parents that bring their smart children there.
--Submitted by a parent

Since nobody has reviewed this school recently I feel it needs to be done. I see all the great reviews from years ago, well, its no longer a good school. The headmaster is arrogant and only cares about money (he said it in front of the entire winterfest crowd). K-4 teachers and specials teachers seem to hate their job (and likely the kids). It is hard to believe that this school does not yet understand that kids learn best when they are having fun. Most of the kids and parents say how much they don't like the school. The school is run like it opened this year. There are 600 people on the waiting list, if you all these caring parents want to make an impact, support the East Wake public schools and run far away from this one. Also, it shows how much they care about K-4, they have a counselor for the higher grades but not for lower grades because they claim "Its the teachers job to deal with them". Just hope you don't complain to them because they will be quick to say "this is a school of choice" meaning, if you don't like it, go away! This school needs a reality check that without great parents they would be nothing.
--Submitted by a parent

I love East Wake Academy because? I-My child was graduated from this school and my grand son who is a middle school student in this school. 2- This school exceeding all expectations in education to prepare our students to the high grades of A+. 3-Has an "Excellence Team" of prepared teachers with Ethic and trust. Have the values of passion, dedication,care and safety of all our childrens. 4-They are very organize in different task. Very hard workers. This School provide a friendship between, parents, teachers and students with respect and positive attitude. Always the best. I vote for East Wake Academy to continue support the AIG program to promote more students to success in graduated with high calification grades to qualify for a scholarship and continue a carrier in college. We need more mentors school like East Wake Academy. Thank you.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent I have felt that the K-4 student's needs are not first for the staff. I do not think that the staff does a good job at making the parents feel free to voice conserns and questions. 5-8 I feel does a pretty good job. I only wish they would let the kids express themselves more. The high school has a leader that truley loves what he does and, is great at it. Education is a hard job. You have to love your job and the school's ways. Many teachers do not look like they are happy working at this school. They do not seem like they feel united. They show it on the way they deal with the kids. I feel that this school can be great. The education would improve if they look a different direction with the students. The staff would need alot of help. Trainning.
--Submitted by a parent

The administration is good and the teachers have the support of the adminstration which is so rare these days. The teachers CARE and make learning fun even though they do not make as much money as they could at a public school which shows how the teachers are special. The headmaster is brilliant on the way he runs the school as an educational facility but it is also a business and we parents are like employees and held accountable to be involved which also helps the school, teachers and other parents.
--Submitted by a parent