The Academy at Nola Dunn

If you like a vice principal that never smiles and doesn't acknowledge you even when you say hello and and an office staff that glares at you when you come through the door, this school is for you! Not only does this school have it's own brand specific dress code that requires spending tax dollars outside of it's city, the vice principal personally okays if your child's shoes are appropriate. They pride themselves on everything they do, but the place is pretty unorganized. If you want to be an active parent, you are welcome and that may help you get past the unpleasant district employees that make you question if you child is in the right place.
--Submitted by a parent

is it necessary to live in the disrict for nola dunn? is there an entrance test? we are planning to move to burleson. my son has to go in grade 2 this yr. need help !

This school is BEYOND amazing!! I love how hands on the parents can be at this school. Everyone is like a family up there. We are allowed to have lunch with our kids everyday if we want. The teachers are amazing, and go above and beyond to teach the children. I also just wish it went up threw highschool!
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The Academy at Nola Dunn,is a wonderful atmosphere for not only students, but also parents.Everyone is so friendly and positive.
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My son has attended this school since his first grade year. I have been very pleased with the teachers and the school ! I would reccomend this school !
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It's a shame all schools do not use brain-based learning techniques. After one year of home-schooling, my granddaughter went from high excellence to average at Stribling. Now at the Academy, she is back on top, mastering all subjects and getting superior reports. The vertical teams and emphasis on leadership are extremely beneficial to children's development.

Both of my children attended Nola Dunn. What an amazing start for their education! They have been able to transfer what they learned in elementary to their learning in middle school and high school. My only problem is that Academy only goes through 5th grade. I would give anything for this type of brain-based learning to be implemented in the higher levels of education in Burleson. Over all, if you have the opportunity to get your child into the Academy at Nola Dunn, you will not regret it! Both of my children have never scored below commended on the TAKS test and I credit a lot of that to the Academy! Do yourself and your child a favor....check out this school...
--Submitted by a parent

The Academy at Nola Dunn is different in that all teachers use brain-based learning techniques (Eric Jensen) hand-in-hand with the Multiple Intelligences Theory (Howard Gardner). Students enjoy field trips and traditions. Many extracurricular clubs and opportunities are available. Students are organized into vertical teams (one each of K-5 class together) as well as horizontally (all grade level together) for learning activities. Parent involvement is required through various volunteer activities. The school has a total 'outside the box' mentality and new ideas and teaching methods are welcomed. Most of the teachers are outstanding and put in far more hours preparing curriculum than the average elementary teacher to provide the necessary stimulation. Teachers team-teach and lower level teachers communicate with upper level teachers so subject matter is taught in a logical fashion in order to reach Texas requirements (TEKS) and to prepare students for the TAKS (state-mandated testing). Students wear uniforms.
--Submitted by a parent

This school provides the closest thing to home school in a public environment. Parent involvement is encouraged therefore I can be up there as much as I want to and know what is going on at the place my son spends most of his time.
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Wonderful extracurricular activities for well rouded students. Parent involvement encouraged. Overall great school and happy kids. The teachers bring their animals for the kids to interact with and the kids are given freedom to kit on the floor etc..
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