American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans

I love this school!
my 6 year old is a very active boy and at first it was hard for him to sit still and participate in class. but his teacher took the time to help him be a better student and she even help me .
another thing that I love is the after school program. they teach kids about music . not only how to play a instrument but also general music, composers ect .
teachers and school staff really care for the kids.

American Preparatory Academy is a great school! The staff offers great incentives to encourage students to work harder and be the best they can be. Students are separated into smaller groups for math, reading, and spelling so they can all learn at their own pace and grasp the concepts better. Also, the lunches are healthier than the usual. As oppposed to greasy pizza or frozen burritos, we eat delicious meals such as chicken salad and strawberry yogurt. The school offers an amazing Ambassador Program where children learn things from how to use manners in a formal setting to fun things such as the foxtrot and waltz. The school has no holiday events so students from different backgrounds and cultures do not have to feel uncomfortable. In the past two years, American Prep has organized an event called "The Giving Store", where students can choose out one item to give to each of their family members. This shows them the importance of caring and sharing.
I am past the third grade and I have not struggled at all. Teachers are always available for my peers and I whenever we need help. One of the classes or periods that junior high students have in their schedule is Study Skills. This allows them to have a head start on homework for as much as an hour on a regular day. There is also extended day for the whole school where students who need or even think they need extra help on their homework may stay in a classroom and ask questions. Parents ARE required to participate every night with homework, in order to know the progress their kids are making in all aspects.
Parents drive their children all the way to our school for a reason. Because American Prep isn't just any school. Its a great charter school. There is transportation for students who live far from the school or who cannot get there otherwise. School traffic rules are there to prevent parents from getting stuck in traffic and receiving tickets. If everyone followed these rules, children would find their vehicles faster and parents would not have to wait so long. I am glad to be part of the American Preparatory student body and I will always reccomend it as a great school.

This school is very over rated. My children's grades declined over a 2yr period. They have to many kid's per classroom. They have no cafeteria, and have food delivered from a deli and it is unacceptable. The school has no social activity's, and no holiday events. They have no attendance personnel to call if your kid does not make it to school. If a child is put into this school any later than 3rd grade it is really hard for them. Even the smartest child struggles, with the homework up to 2 hours worth each night, in which parents are required to participate nightly also. And there is no school offered transportation you are responsible for taking them to school, and the residents in the neighborhood are quite displeased with the school traffic. And will not allow parking or stopping in front of their home. If you do not follow the school drop off rules you may be stuck in slow traffic a while, and or ticketed. I have taken both children out of this school for this year. And I will not put the back in even tough I live in viewing distance from this school.