A third and final review regarding how this Charter school helped shape the future of our oldest,…read moreAura. Not only had the Albuquerque Public School system failed to make education exciting, her grades and engagement had been slipping for years when she entered Amy Biehl. We were deeply concerned that she would skip college. We had a strange kid, someone I could definitely identify with. When I was a kid, I didn't fit, either. By getting her involved in service learning, Aura's life changed dramatically, and now she's looking at a career in social work and dog behavioral training. Combining the two, she's been assisting veterans who suffer PTSD by training their service animals, while finishing her college undergraduate degree. She already intends to launch her own business, raising and adopting out service dogs, and our friends are hiring her for in-home behavioral training. Clearly, her formative experience at Amy Biehl paved the path to her success, and we highly recommend finding out if this school is the right move for your strange kid.

I am a former student from this school. My experience at Amy bhiel was not good, even after I left…read morethe school. They are not a college prep school, but they skip many credits required to graduate that other schools require. Additionally, when I moved schools, a lot of the classes that I took at Amy Bhiel didn't count as credits and I had to do a lot more work during my senior year of high school. I also missed out on a lot of high school experiences because they do not have sports, they have extremely limited clubs, and not a lot of non-academic extra-curriculars. The school size was too small, and there were only a small handful of students throughout each class that I had. They did not prepare me or teach me things I needed to know, and I found myself falling behind the academic level most students at other schools were at. There are little to no AP classes and the area the school is located is sketchy and unsafe, especially for teenagers. I would not recommend this school to anybody, and if you do attend Amy Bhiel, I recommend staying for all 4 years of high school because of how badly their classes will screw you over when switching.

I have three very different kids all of whom are thriving here. My oldest, 13, had previously been…read morein four different school structures from private Christian to public to classical academy charter to home school. He needed a challenge and to rise to a sense of ownership which he is doing. My girls are both different (one task oriented, one super creative) and both are fully themselves and engaged and love their community.

My main criticism of Acton Academy is that my kids are the happiest they have been at school. Since…read morewhen was school supposed to be fun? More and more they seem to have adopted the the idea that they can do things for themselves. Acton focuses on the "hero's journey." It's an idea whose time has come - that the purpose of education is ultimately to find your calling and become a messenger of positive change. Instead of a cookie cutter set of curriculum, kids work at identifying their passions and incorporating them into their objectives. The staff is truly dedicated to understanding each student's strengths and weaknesses so that the students are growing towards self direction and self motivation. Why settle for just book smart? Acton instills a love of knowledge-a love that creates momentum for a richer life.

My child is excited to go to school. They have a unique program that allows young children a safe…read moreenvironment for an education in technology, reading, math, music, art, mindfulness, in-classroom yoga as well as chess and science clubs.

From the owner: Manzano Day School, located in Albuquerque, N.M., is dedicated to innovative child-centered…read moreeducation, excellence in teaching, and joy in learning to prepare children for a life of discovery and community. Manzano Day School is an independent, not-for-profit school governed by a board of trustees. It is independent in its finances and governance and is not dependent upon national or local government for financing operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions.We have a mix of co-curricular areas and core subjects, including: Art Music Physical education Reading Math Language arts Science Social studiesCall us today!

The school is subpar and an expensive way to pay for your child to get into college with a lack…read moreluster education. The education is geared toward exam prep at best. The administrators lack finesse and skill. The school overall is poor.

We have been thrilled with our daughter's experience at Sandie Prep. The teachers are wonderful and…read moreensure that your child succeeds through regular communication and follow up. Our child genuinely enjoys going to school every day and has become inspired to learn more about EVERYTHING, not because she has to, but because she WANTS to. If you want a school that is a positive environment and encourages your child to discover who they want to be, you should definitely check out Sandia Prep.

My nephew has attended Pathways Academy for the past year as a fifth grader. He previously…read moreattended public school in Rio Rancho with disastrous results. This school has been absolutely perfect for our family since he was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum as being a child with High-Functioning Autism. He is not in a special education classroom and is not on an IEP and does not need to be at this school. The school treats each child as an individual and educates them to their specific needs and abilities. The school has a four-day school week and there is no homework being brought home. My nephew has been allowed to advance at his own level, even up to the next grade level, and does not have the stigma of being treated like he is in special education. All children are on a behavior management program where they are rewarded for good behavior and he is frequently going on field trips. Bullying is treated appropriately and I'm ecstatic to hear my nephew be able to actually say for the first time that he has "friends." He has sensory issues with clothes and is allowed to wear clothes that are comfortable to him. I like this school because my nephew is treated like a capable child and for the first time in his life is enjoying school and really likes his teachers. It's a pleasure to see him come home from school in a good mood and a lot of his behavioral issues at home have greatly decreased since he has been enrolled at this school. I would totally recommend this school to any parent who has a child on the autism spectrum and/or has ADHD/ADD, or has any type of learning disability.

From the owner: Pathways Academy is a private non-profit school for children grades K-12. We have a diverse range…read moreof talented students, who thrive in our warm and home-like environment. Many of our students have struggled in traditional and/or special education environments before coming to us. We specialize in helping children with unique learning challenges reach their full potential in a caring and encouraging environment. We customize each child's education, working with students who have learning difficulties in reading, spelling, writing, math; focusing (such as ADD/ADHD); Aspergers or are on the autism spectrum. Pathways Academy is very proud to be accredited by the North Central Association.

love the school looks so much better in person! recommend if you have kids that are going to high…read moreschool.

I scheduled an appointment only to be told I'm not on the schedule, followed by being asked who I…read morespoke to... information I did not know I would need later. The woman was very rude and unprofessional, not willing to help, basically acting as though I was inconveniencing her after this wasted my time Ahmed gas. My advice if you decide to try it out, is to get a name and call before hand.

Very nice facility Cutting Edge far as education computer lab gymnasium and swimming. Annual…read moretuition is $22,000 a year. You can apply for financial aid and get assistance.

I am extremely pleased with MAS and what it has done for my child. In a world where learning and…read moreteaching is despised my kid is pushed to meet the highest standards. The teacher communication is helpful and timely. She has grown so much at MAS and I am extremely proud of her.

My child has been attending this school for 3 of her school years. Majority of it being middle…read moreschool. When I had first heard about it I was intrigued by the highly advertised posters coming from this school regarding their education standards, teachers, proficiency, state testing, MAS being "nationally" ranked and #1 in Charter School. I was quite surprised how much they try to sell their school and advertise for such accomplishments. After the first month of my daughter attending there in 5th grade, I received a call stating she had "called 911 on their phone". After receiving this call about what she did I was a bit concerned because my child was NEVER involved in any incidents at her previous school. It turned out to be a "friend" of hers that did it and my child took the blame. I didn't recieve another phone call, until another school year after. This time it was about her "eating Cheetos in class". After that it seemed that between her dad and I, we were receiving calls every other day regarding her and what she was doing, "she is not on topic", "she is braiding her hair", "she's putting on lipgloss", "she is talking to her friends", "she is taking too long in the restroom". The frequency of calling over nothing was starting to be disruptive in our daily lives. At first I did appreciate the contacting but after some of the reasons why they were calling? I'm like "ok, I'll have a talk with her". This was all new to me, especially since my child was never in trouble at her previous school, now her teachers were calling about every little thing, she did and didn't do. The receptionist in the front always had an attitude about her dad and I signing her out. "It has to be before 2:30", "she's at lunch, you're gonna have to wait 30 min till she finishes and walks back to class", etc. Ridiculous, definitely not a traditional school where they use an intercom to communicate for the students. The urgency of time was NEVER there at this school. Then when she would arrive we'd have to wait another 5-10 minutes for them to get her phone. My child was late for majority of her appointments due to me sitting there in the lobby waiting for her. I'm sorry but if my child had an appointment after 2:30. You best believe I will be signing her out! My child played volleyball for a year and the fact that they had scheduled times and days was convenient. But sometimes they wouldn't know till the day of what time their game would be at, who they were playing or even if she would get playing time. That's definitely unacceptable and disorganized. Students are consistently sitting in a room all day, not sure if they even have windows (not from what I've seen in her classrooms over the years). Meanwhile the teachers are switching in and out teaching different subjects. Students are not being taught the basic independency skill to walk to another classroom to learn the subject for middle school or high school, to visit a locker in between passing periods to drop off books or material, or having homework and having books and study material provided to them to take home. Their grading system is very complicated to understand, it's not a traditional A,B,C,D,F grading system. I shouldn't say what needs to improve, I think you all know what should be improved. I think this school over my child's time there, did put her a little behind in learning. I would've moved her sooner if we had the chance! I'm only speaking from our experience!

I can't say enough good things about Cottonwood. It is a gem in every way. The teachers are…read moreutterly dedicated to the kids and to providing an exceptional learning experience. The format encourages creativity, independent thinking and problem solving skills, artistic ability, confidence and fun. It is a loving, supportive community of parents, teachers and administrators and the kids thrive there. The students are encouraged to self-motivate, manage their own workload and be self-sufficient, all of which are the skills we all need to be truly successful in life. The school focuses on community service, equality, tolerance, peace, and a global perspective. The teachers teach and talk "up" to the kids (not down). Beyond incredible academics, the kids do the most amazing things, from learning musical instruments and music, to writing their own plays and creating the sets and costumes, to learning about the local eco-system, to learning organic gardening, to learning to give back to the community through multiple events throughout the year (we sponsor families in need during the holidays, recently volunteered as families at a local food bank, and do a food drive in the fall). The kids come away from Cottonwood not only light years ahead of their peers in all academic disciplines, but they also come away with an open-minded, global perspective, the ability to empathize, to control their own actions and reactions to the world, and to be clear and confident about who they are no matter what is going on in the world around them. The buildings are a bit less than stellar (nothing like a fancy school with a big endowment), but I like it that way because the focus in on the quality of the education and of the community, not on status or prestige. That said, the school has a very high percentage of kids that get into the top middle and high schools in the area. If the buildings were fancy, I think it would attract a very different kind of parent. That is why I'm almost afraid to share all of this because it is such a special place - I don't want the secret to get out! :-) We are so lucky that we found this very special school.

Letting my son post under my account…read more I went to school here for a year in 1st grade when I was 7. I loved it! Jaiden

I am so thankful for this school. After switching from homeschool to a Christian school we had a…read morehard time. The principle and staff were all welcoming, loving, and sweet to my children. So thankful for all for all the support for me and my kiddos! Great school.

Worst school I have ever attended. I graduated from ILS and I was not prepared for high school.read more