I am new to MTA and have felt very welcomed. This is a great school. I appreciate the academic focus.
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/09
I also do not understand the below poster's comments. I do not have designer clothes. Never have, jeans and sneakers. I have never felt like this is an issue. And yes the children all wear school uniforms. My boy's classes are very diverse. Excellent school, I cannot say enough good things about
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
I don't know what that poster is talking about either. This is our second year with the school and there are all different ethnic and racial kids in my child's class. And 'designer' things? The kids wear uniforms so this is not an issue.
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
I have been with the school since its inception. Not sure what the previous poster means. We have all levels of academic and socioeconomic students/families at our school. ALL students/families are appreciated and respected at MTA. Racism is not 'rampant' at the school. I encourage this parent to address
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Posted by a other on 09/10/09
MTA is a great school academically. My son has learned a great deal since we transferred into this school. We believe that our son is getting the best academic education he can get. It's great that there are required parent involvement. One of the major flaws at this school is how materialistic it
... Read more is. There have been many parents who have been insulted because they didn't 'look the part'. Meaning, that the parents did not have designer things or because they have tattoos. There is even a growing concern that race is an issue, which even the children are also discriminating against each other. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because of the racism that is permitted to run rampant in the school Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
This school just keeps getting better. The latest AIMS scores for 2009 in the fifth grade are 100% in Math, 94% in Reading, and 97% in Writing...clearly MTA is on the right track. Third grade AIMS for 2009 are all in the 90% range. This is outstanding and as a parent of two MTA kids I couldn't be
... Read more more pleased. Not only are they excelling academically but they love the school! I am so happy to have a Sixth grade next year as well as sports, Student Council, Odyssey of the Mind, and other extra-curricular activities. MTA is a treasure among public schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/09
I have two students at this school,and have been very impressed. While it is a smaller school, I feel that the quality of the education is much higher than my oldest child recieved in the same district. It is like getting a private school education without the pricetag. The teachers have all been excellent,
... Read more and there is a ton of parental involvement. My children average about an hour of homework a night, but I know in the long run that a good work ethic will benefit them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/09
Love this School!!! First Year here my son is in Kindergarden and i dive a good distance so he can go to this school! His teacher is the best and goes above and beyond for her kids! Love the fact that there is volunteer hours that have to be put in ita alot of fun and i det to see what goes on in the
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Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
All I can say is that this school rocks! My daughter is in the same grade as my neighbors kid who attends a catholic school and my daughter's work is much more on target and challenging. MTA is preparing our kids at a young age and I could not be happier. Smaller community and mandatory volunteer hours
... Read more and you will be asked not to come back if you cannot complete. SO....don't sign up if you don't want to be a part of the school. keep up the good work MTA. Principal needs a little molding but he will get there....we hope. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/09
I cannot say enough about the faculty and staff and the education my child is receiving! This is the one of the two best known free secrets in central Phoenix (Veritas Prep is the other). An undercover 'Private' school with public funding. Parent involvement is a must as volunteer hours are mandatory.
... Read more Homework is daily except weekends. Discipline is enforced and consequences are black and white. We came from a parochial school and I have been extremely satisfied. Teachers are well-rounded and can teach to all types of learning in our kids. Love it! MTA is the best! Read less
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