Arts Academy, The

i meant " how the school is run," not " how the school is fun" my apologies

It is a good school I like the private school leadership it helps to build more rounded children who try really hard to be the best no slacking allowed at this school I also like that the classes are not over crowded, some people complain but I believe its because their kids were expelled from the school due to behavorial issues and it is not tolerated at the Arts Academy
—Submitted by a parent

Everything this school appears to be is a lie wraped up in eloquent words and pretty pictutres. When I first decided to go there, the little flier had me all excited. I couldn't wait to have an art class and to play in the band and all of the fun things they said they had. Upon entering the school in eigth grade, I found it was all wrong. Most of the teachers are rude and don't respect the students which results in a lack of respect from the students. The head of the school thinks she has better things to do for her choir than she does for the academics in the highschool. Every highschooler is forced into the choir, and threatened by "losing a credit". Isn't choir an extracurricular at ALL other schools? Also, where does the money go? You have to pay extra money for everything.

it was so fun to go to the henry for mueseum we have choir we learn french spanish and stuff like that we have a good band. we learn good things that prepare us for next year and im excited for 9th grade and there is no sexual behavior and if there was it is playing around but it is strict business here and it is a great school for your kids and im only in 8th like i even care about school i care about this school i actually feel like i belong somewhere where i fit in and i love it! i plan on graduating here! -
—Submitted by a student

the art academy gives out homework that is to much to handle and also the treatment at the arts academy is very well.
—Submitted by a student

I find the the differences in scoring very interesting. As I read the comments it became very clear the low scoring is a result of disgruntled parents who didn't want to put in their best effort to see that their children recieved the best education available. The Academy is very up front about parental involvement in and out of the school. It is of utmost importance that parents are involved with the homework. Who cares about text books and work sheets as long as the children are getting the proper education. My child was in a Montessori from preschool to third grade. They also do not work from text books and send work sheets home. He is 1 to 2 grades ahead of normal public schools. I paid 4900.00 dollars a year for this education which I consider money very well spent. We are happy with the Arts Academy.
—Submitted by a parent

this school is very un organized and they dont keep kids in control they mix the highschoolers with the 1st and second graders and my child hears bad language and see sexual behavior not a good school.
—Submitted by a parent

I have several children enrolled at The Arts Academy - this is our second year. We love it! The education, care and growth I have seen in my children has been outstanding. They have a good teaching staff and administration team. It is a great place for great children.
—Submitted by a parent

The Lorain Arts Academy is doing very well for a new school, in my opinion. My daughter is a student there and we both love it! The parents are required to volunteer 40 hours per year. Yes, there are no books, but my kindergartners has homework every night on copied sheets. Yes, there is no nurse, the sick children sit with the receptionist until parents arrive. Extra-curricular? my kindergartner is in chess and photo club!! most high schools don't have a photography program. The children go on field trips once per month. Sometimes the Put-in-Bay, sometimes Hawaii ... As for internet at school, yes they do have it. Each teacher has a pc to themselves, along with a computer room for the students that has several pc's. I think the Arts Academy is doing better than the Catholic school I went to as a kid, we didn't even have a gym.
—Submitted by a parent

As a parent, I was very disappointed with the appearance of the building (inside) of the Arts Academy because it is very dirty. The next disappointment was not having a teacher for my student's class when school started. I don't know what has happened but there are a lot of missing teachers. I think parents should check out where their money is going when they pay that supply fee because our kids didn't have any supplies or books for that matter. It's too bad that the academy has not stayed true to its original plan of actually being an arts school. Lorain could certainly use one--we have a lot of gifted and talented kids here.
—Submitted by a parent

My children just started a new school here in Lorain so far so good, but i must say that parents need to look in to The Arts Academy and see what its all about. Try to talk to the Principal, and see 'if'she has time for you. Go to meetings and ask about the 'fees'. The Arts Academy could be the best school in town and i would love for my children to go back but not with the people who run the school at this time.
—Submitted by a parent

I must say that since coming to this school I have been impressed by the dedication of the teachers. I moved my child into 1st grade upon the recommendation of a friend who had a child here last year. At orientation the grade teachers announced that they wanted to have a picnic with us to get to know us right away. Great Idea! They (the kindergarten and 1 grade teachers) put on a wonderful picnic. They talked with us, played games. It was a great way to start the year. We go to know some of the other parents and their children. kudos to the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent

My two daughters attended The Arts Academy. I felt that I was doing what was best for my children. I came to quickly feel that I made the wrong decision. There was not a strong leader or administration. You were always made to feel as if you did not have a say over the decisions for your child. On the subject of what was taught in the classroom, it was disappointing to say the least. There was never a book or workbook, even after the expensive 'supply fee' required. I feel the school would have been able to do more if it had a actual administration not just someone with an idea and no idea of what to do.
—Submitted by a parent

Just say no to the Arts Academy. The administration seems unresponsive and my children didnt have class books, just duplicated pages of books, disappointing to me
—Submitted by a parent

At first The Arts Academy was school that I was proud to send my son to. That was for the first two years. This last year it seemed as if the younger classes (k thru 6) did not matter anymore. m all of their effort went into the high school developement. The director and non-teaching staff has to remember that if not for the younger students going there now the High School will not exist in the future. The teachers that I have personally delt with have been absolutly fabulous. It is just a shame that the administration is not any good.
—Submitted by a parent

I had my daughter at the AA for one year. We were so excited about it for the first month. They didn't keep any of their promises. They promise a lot and deliver the minimum. They school didn't have any text books and they were always low on supplies. The parents are to do what they are told. If you disagree with the leadership things get very uncomfortable for you and your kids. There must be a better answer than the art academy.
—Submitted by a parent

Sending my children to the Arts Academy was a huge mistake. Everything seemed excellent at first but it was only a matter of time before the truth was revealed. My children are no longer at grade level and I wish I would have never sent them there. Not to mention it was a huge waste of money. I would advise all parents to make better choices for their children than what I did.
—Submitted by a parent

I disagree totally with the previous parent. My child is having a wonderful educational experience. The Scholars (Teachers) are outstanding and really seem to care about the children as well as the families. We've been in other school systems, in-state as well as other states, both private and public and by far The Arts Academy can compete on all levels academically, artistically, and in the area of discipline. I am extremely impressed with the seriousness of the administration in their support of the academics, Scholars, Students, and the arts. There is no school in our county that offers so much to it's students. If you want your child to be exposed to higher level thinking and academic rigor, in an open, safe, and supportive environment were children can express themselves, then this is the school to come to. They work with student's through open discussions and community. I love this
—Submitted by a parent

My children are in their 2nd year at The Arts Academy and we absolutely love it. I believe that the quality of education is above average and as a parent you have to be dedicated to your child's education and learning experience because there's a heavy workload, you can't be a slacker. The artistic classes are nice too. My son studied French last year and studies Spanish in 1st grade this year along with my daughter and they speak it at home sometimes. The administrators and teachers encourage these kids to their best and let them know that they can excel at whatever they choose to do. I would definitely recommend this school over and over again.
—Submitted by a parent