Cumberland Academy

When we arrived from California to Tyler, TX; we enrolled our son with PDD-Nos; in a public system school; there, our son was confined in a group with very handicap kids. My son did not belong to this group and he got depressed, I could see it. Then we found Cumberland Academy, and he blossom like a cherry tree, he was himself again. Also since then he has been in a A-B honor roll.
--Submitted by a parent

My children have been going there for 6 years and we love it.
--Submitted by a parent

As the parent of an austistic child, options here in the south are limited. We have a high-functioning child with developmental delays and sensory issues. The public school system had him in a class with students who could not speak or walk some were manic while some were Down s Syndrome children - students who required much more of the teacher s time and attention. We found ourselves at a loss because we knew he needed extra help but didn t belong in the public school s idea of a special needs class. We were thrilled to find Cumberland. We didn't want to see him in a class of 25 regular children. He is quite shy, we knew he would get lost in the crowd. At Cumberland, he has eleven children in his class. He gets plenty of attention and encouragement. After three months, we have noticed some great changes in his progress.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been at Cumberland for two years now and I have never been so pleased. I know in the past Cumberland was not performing at its best- but I can tell you now it is!! I love the teacher/student ratio, parent involvment, administration and overall feel of the school. The thing that I love is that not only are my children excelling academically but socially and spiritually as well. I would recommend Cumberland Academy for those who truly want the very best for their child.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in Kindergarden this year, and as a very picky parent, i am completely satisfied. The reading and math programs are awesome. She has learned so much and i couldnt be more proud of the way this school has handled the disciplinary action and how nice the teachers and front office are! The Principal is great!
--Submitted by Kayla Cotton, a parent

Cumberland Academy has a strong discipline policy. The principal is very nice, but he can be very serious when the need arises and the students do respect him. Lunch time is the only time the students are able to socialize without their teacher being with them. Allowing students to talk in the lunchroom is not indicative of a lack of discipline on the school's part. It is too bad that some parents post negative comments without bringing it to the school's attention first.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has a serious lack of discipline for its students. The principal is very nice. So nice that the kids don't respect him or show any fear of punishment from him. At lunch time, it's complete chaos. Never in my life have I seen so many disruptive children in one place.
--Submitted by a parent

The discipline is strict for one thing, the kids are well behaved for the most part, and the teachers and staff are loving, warm, and always try to do their best in doing what's best for the children.
--Submitted by a parent

Great concept, not enough funds, great teachers, behind on curriculum = bad results. We loved the teachers. Great concept, horrible school.
--Submitted by Disappointed Parent, a parent

My child likes going to this school. I love that the campus is small and the principal is very nice. I wish however that there was a separate P.E. room but other than that it is great. I also like that the classes rooms are not full. My childs class has about 15 in her classroom.
--Submitted by John Barfield, a parent