Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep

Posted October 30, 2009

I am in 7th grade at SPA and this is my second year at the school. There are many of us who love SPA and laugh at the comment of the workload being over the top. Yes, it is a challenging school but you can see the entire curriculum on the website along with a handbook of the school policies. It is a great school and has an incredible athletic program too. It is the first time I have felt like I am actually getting something out of spending a whole day in classes. I have read many works of great literature, I am in Algebra, I am studying Ancient History from a college-level textbook, my fine arts class is awesome and our sports teams are winning championships! If you have a child who has more fun getting involved than worrying about breaking rules, this is the school for you.
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Posted October 15, 2009

The teachers at SPA are exceptional. Even new teachers, while finding their way in the Great Hearts accelerated curriculum, work very hard to ensure every students' success. Kids receive constant feedback, they can tutor daily if required and every question is answered until the student understands the content. The rules, while stringent, allow the faculty to do their job: teaching our kids, instead of policing behavior typical in a district school. If your child is willing to work hard, ask questions and follow the rules without looking to rebel wherever possible, they will excel at SPA. If you want an Honors Curriculum, an honor code, a discipline policy demonstrating equal treatment of all students and a positive social environment, this is the place.
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Posted October 6, 2009

There are some good teachers but the workload is over the top. They expect far too much from the students. Most teachers are more concerned about enforcing the prison-like rules and dress code then the well-being of their students. Detentions are issued for the smallest infractions when truly, only a warning is necessary. Our family was extremely unhappy with the school and pulled our daughter out. It is not a healthy environment for anyone to spend their time in.
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Posted August 3, 2009

The staff is wonderful. My daughter was in sixth grade and had a great experience. The principal runs the school very professionally and the teachers seem happy.I love being at a school where they do what they say they will do. My daughter loved the sports program and participated in 3 of the programs.
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