Columbus Preparatory Academy

This is my son's first year at CPA and I can, honestly, say that I am truly pleased with the curriculum, teachers, and staff. They are, definitely committed and determined to have positive outcomes. The teachers will address any concerns at all times, and I have no complaints. Thanks so much for all you do, and keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent

Most of the teachers have their masters, and those that do not....are currently attending school to get their masters. Go check it out, Mr. Carr would be happy to sit down and talk with you about this. Obviously you didn't do any research about this matter before you decided to trash talk here.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is a joke. None of the teachers even have Masters Degrees!!! The principal is too busy pulling out his eyebrows to pay attention to the kids and the teachers are so involved in the kid drama they don't have time left to teach. I pulled my daughter out a few weeks ago and sent her back to the district school, and she is doing much better. I would not recommend this school to anyone. If you don't like your district school, try to lottery into a different school, but DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent

My children have been going to CPA since they opened their doors 4 years ago. The school has improved since then. The only gripe I have is that some of the teachers tell the students 'I don't get paid enough for this' and 'Do your parents get breaks during their day at work, I don't'. Most of the teachers are wonderful and very very involved, but there are the few that spoil the bunch. My children are tired of these comments. All in all, we have been happy with the school and putting the kids first. The free breakfast and lunch this year have really helped the kids and the budget at home. My children will remain enrolled at CPA until the time we move out of the district range.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has now been going to CPA for 2 years, and I couldn't be happier. Her cousin goes the Gahanna Schools, and she blows right by him in reading and Math, so she helps tutor him :-). Mr. Carr has been amazing, addressing anything we thought was an issue. CPA is amazing and I hope the High School gets up and running before 2017 so we don't have to go elsewhere!
—Submitted by a parent

My son is in kindergarten at CPA and is doing fantastic. Initially I enrolled him there because they have all day, every day Kindergarten, but now I think we are going to stay because we are so pleased. The teachers are great, Mr Carr, the principle is firm but effective and has done a great job ensuring my child's safety. My son has learned so much already and I feel he is on his way to academic success because of the education he is receiving at CPA. He is learning Spanish and History in Kindergarten! How wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent

it is the best school ever! that school has no bullies at all! also i am more motivated to go to school now! i even get up by myself! i am always waiting to go to school! this school is the bomb!
—Submitted by a student

My son just started Kindergarten a few weeks ago. His teacher has done a fantastic job communicating what is going on in the classroom and partnering with the parents for involvement. The school offers free breakfast and lunch and is very organized. I only enrolled my son for because our district didn't have full day Kindergarten but will likley keep him enrolled for elementry school.
—Submitted by a parent

i think they are the best my I might even go to collge early
—Submitted by a parent

I'm very please with this school. This is my son's 3rd year now, and they have came a long way! Mr. Carr has really turned this place around. The teachers are great, I have no complaints there at all. I would love to see more parents active with the PTO. We are currently working on our athletics program, it will be up and running by the fall. Yaayyy!! Sports!! =) Our basketball team went undefeated this year. CONGRATS to the students and also to Ms. Sullivan, the coach. AND, our cheer/dance teams have won 5 national titles (I believe!) so far, these girls are AWESOME!! I seen a comment posted regarding the new playground, they've decided where the the new modular will go, excavation on the kindergarten playground will start real soon! Any updates I get on the school I will try to keep posted on here for any future parents/students.
—Submitted by a parent

This school came recommended from a friend of mine as I was greatly concerned about sending my son to Georgian Heights for academic and safety reasons. This school has been outstanding for both my child's learning and development and I will continue to stand behind it. The Paragon program is fantastic, however I hope that the Spanish classes increase in number in upper grades. Keep it up!
—Submitted by a parent

We have been a very active family at this school for almost 4 years. It gets better and better every single year. My daughter has come a long way from being the shy girl she once was and the one on one attention my son has gotten to improve his reading skills is off the chart! We have lived in 2 different school districts and this school is by far better than any district around it! For the parent with the comment about the playground...there has been a playground there since the spring of 2007! They are also trying to install a specific kindergarten playground but must wait until the decision is made on to where to put the new modular addition!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is awesome! Parent-Teacher-Child relationship is wonderful. A good amount of family involvement activities. Principal is an outstanding, professional and compassionate person. My daughter loves him and so do we. He is always surrounded by the students when he enters the room. His introduction to the safe schools project has made our decision to send our daughter here even better. She is a kindergartner, by Thanksgiving she was counting by 5s and 10s. Her accomplishments and growth at this school is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent

This is my second year teaching at CPA. I love my job and all of my co-workers. As a staff we work together and I believe that this is what sets CPA apart from other schools. We have such a great team and awesome leader. Mr. Carr has turned our school around. The kids love and respect him. Our students are excitied to be in school and a lot of them tell me at the end of the day that they do not want to leave. The kids feel safe and cared for while they are in our building. We are currently building a new gym. This will bring in new extracurricular activities and opportunities for the kids.
—Submitted by a teacher

This is my son's second year at CPA. I was so impressed with his kindergarten teacher Ms. Taylor and am definitely delighted with his teacher Ms. Johnson this year. He has done nothing but improved in behavior and education. I am pleased that I chose to put him in this school instead of sending him to a public school. I was not too sure about this years principal Mr. Carr...however I understand that he is just trying to displine our children and better our school. I would and have reccommended this school to anyone with children. The teachers are so involved in improving the education of the students. And are quick to help students, if they are concerned or even if the parents are concerned. There is free tutoring offered after school..busing no matter where you live in Franklin County. I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has now been attending CPA for 3 years since Kindergarten. This is the first year that I have felt like everything is starting to fall into place and I believe that has a lot to do with Mr. Carr and Mr. McGowan. I think they really needed someone like Mr. Carr on the staff and I really appreciate the changes he has implemented. I am still unsure about the growth of the school and I wish that the parents were kept more up to date on what is going on. I do also hope that they can get a program at the school for 'gifted' students where they can excel at their own pace and not be held back just because someone doesn't want their children to feel bad if they aren't doing as well as others. Keep up the good work!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughters started kindergarten this year. They absolutely love it! I can't say enough about how much they have learned since starting there. I haven't had much contact with the Principal, but he seems as though he is wanting to make a change. I love the curriculum and hope to continue sending my children to CPA. I think that the PTO should look at the duties of their officers and try to come up with a lighter load of duties; working mom's and dad's are already exhausted by their normal jobs that the duties seem overwhelming to me. If I was a stay at home mom, I would join the PTO.
—Submitted by a parent

I don't agree with the review of the new principal, Mr. Carr. I think he has tried to implement some great new changes. Seems to me he just doesn't have the support a principal should. Last year the administration left a lot to be desired. They would not respond to a parent or lie to get the parent off their back. Mr. Carr is very involved. I do agree that some of the teachers just don't seem to care. Then again, there are others that go out of their way to help a child.
—Submitted by a parent

Last year my son did very well at CPA and his teacher was excellent. This year, well lets just say that I am taking my son out of CPA and enrolling him in another school. The teacher that he has this year is not involved with the kids the way that his teacher last year was. She seems to be wrapped up in her own issues rather than leaving her problems at the door and doing the best job she can do for her students. The new principal isn't good either. I am very disappointed in the teacher and the principal this year because my son did so well last year. I would say to look into your child's teachers background before enrolling them. Every situation is different.
—Submitted by a parent

Columbus Preparatory is an awesome school! The teachers at the school all dedicate so much of their time and energy to improve each and every student's abilities. I love working at CPA and would definitely send my own children there!
—Submitted by a teacher