This school is an absolute NIGHTMARE! I read the mixed reviews beforehand but decided to give them…read morethe benefit of the doubt because from my understanding there were no other options. The 2 weeks my children (ages 9 and 11) attended this "school" we had nothing but problems. Problems with discrimination-my mixed race son was called a nigger his 2nd day of school- problems with bullies-my daughter was bullied from day 1 and had problems with the snotty kids in attendance here- problems with them being injured- my son was stabbed with a pencil and the teacher told him in an angry loud tone to "hurry up and just go wash it off", and all the while everytime an issue happened I ,for one, didn't find out until the kids came home to show or tell me what happened which is TOTALLY inexcusable and unacceptable, and secondly, the principal always wanted to try to make the issue "a teaching moment for the perpetrator." Absolute nightmare! They are not going to make excuses for these horrible kids and their parents at the expense of my children. Only after, I found out that this was the same school district that was sued and lost in court for refusing to create an IEP for a child that needed it. They actually tried to fight the mother in court for them not accepting the child's needed IEP. Absolutely inexcusable, negligent, and shocking behavior demonstrated by staff, the principal, the parents, and the children. I do not feel safe sending my children in the hands of these monsters. My straight A scholars couldn't focus on learning because of all of the bull that came along with this poorly ran establishment. I pulled my children immediately after the stabbing incident was brushed off, and I never heard from anyone AFTER I brought it to their attention. I was planning on homeschooling because anything would be better than sending my children here, but thankfully a spot was open at a nearby Charter School that we will be exploring first. I would encourage you as a parent to deeply look into this place before putting your beloved child in the hands of these negligent, horrible people. Make sure you check your children over really well when they come him from this place because Lord knows they absolutely will NOT let you know if anything happens while in their care like they should do as a "school." Clearly a lot of incompetence, negligence, and red flag after red flag going on at this horrible place. Would never recommend or even mention this place ever to anyone considering a school. They should not even be allowed to call themselves a "school" period.

I can't say enough good about Katy's Laugh & Learn Preschool! Katy is a wonderful teacher and her…read morepreschool is the most well-rounded preschool I've seen (and my kids have been to a few different preschools). She goes above and beyond with not just teaching letters and numbers, but also giving them a head start for kindergarten by teaching things such as sight words. There were many fun field trips and special parties throughout the year, and the kids also had plenty of physical play as well.

From the owner: 4/5 year old main goals: Be able to identify colors, basic shapes, the alphabet, rhymes, and…read more#1-20. Be able to write the alphabet, #1-12, and their name. Identify patterns and make their own. Sort objects by colors and by shapes. Know the sounds of the alphabet and reading and writing CVC words (example cat, bed, pig, etc). Know 15- 20 Kindergarten sight words. Know days of the week, months, and 4 seasons. Know skip counting by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s. 3/4 year old main goals: Be able to identify colors, basic shapes, the alphabet, rhymes, and #1-12. Be able to write their name. Introduce days of the week, months, sorting, patterns, and 4 seasons. 4/5 year old AM class, Monday/Wednesday, 9:00-11:00 AM. $80.00 per month. 4/5 year old MID class, Monday/Wednesday, 11:15-1:00. $70.00 per month. 4/5 year old PM class, Monday-Thursday, 1:15-3:15 PM. $150 per month. 3/4 year old AM class, Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM. $80.00 per month. 3/4 year old MID class, Tuesday/Thursday, 11:15-1:00. $70.00 per month.

My kids have attended GWA since it was opened the first year MANY years ago. We attended the parent…read moremeeting when they all got together and decided to start a charter school because we were so tired of the problems we were having at our neighborhood elementary. Our kids weren't allowed to read beyond their "class" level because the computers didn't have the level they wanted to read associated with their grade, poor curriculum, and many other issues recurring over and over. We reluctantly chose to send our kids to the first year of GWA even though they held classes in portable classrooms while the building was being built. That first year was a little out of the norm, but a fun year nonetheless. Since that first year we've seen the school grow by leaps and bounds and our kids have had the best education - better than I had hoped for. In fact, our Junior in high school at the time and her friends were struggling with math and our 6th grade son came home showed them how to do it because they were studying the same concepts and he understood them well. The school is outstanding in all cases. Not too large, but not small either. My only wish was that there was a GWA high school for my kids to move on to. Outstanding school.

word school I've ever been too all the teachers accused me of stuff i didn't do and made me feel…read morelike crap and I hated every second I was there

Most of the teachers my kids have had are really good. They seem to care about the education my…read morekids get. They are also good about communicating with the patents. I give 4 stars because there is always room for improvement!

Principal took my $5. I went there to get a boundary exemption as it's easier for me to drop my kid…read moreoff at that school instead of three falls. Filled out the application. Didn't have $5 so had to go to an ATM. Came back and paid. Was told I would receive a call or letter in the mail when the decision was made if we were approved and that would be at the end of July. I paid in mid June. Long story short never received a letter or call so I have to assume this jag off took my $5 and probably bought Dairy Queen. Would complain up the chain but it wouldn't make a difference. People around here are in their own circle and I don't look "churchy" or like a good ol boy so my complaint would go nowhere.

Kids came home with bites and bruises. When I asked what happened the lady in charge said my legs…read moreare not as fast as teeth and on the form it had the wrong location of injury which means they really don't pay attention to your kids

If it could be lower it would be the director is very stuck up and fake doesn't help out at all!…read moreTalks about staff in the front not a good place

Valley Academy is a great choice for K-8 education! Wonderful teachers and a focus on the arts and…read moretechnology.