this school provides a supportive community with kids being supportive of each other and staff supporting kids in a completely positive manner. Nonjudgemental , really no negative feedback helps kids feel good about their efforts. Flexible , structures learning to adapt to students needs. Money is not
... Read more at all the emphasis. staff works very hard and long hours to get it all done.Very glad we found this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
Empire Academy offers a combination of great instruction and personal attention. The staff is always available to help the students and each student is made to feel welcome and special. Can't say enough good things about Empire Academy and how it has helped our son grow academically and socially.
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Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
Empire Academy is one of the most unique schools in the greater Bay Area. In addition to the school's committment to academic excellence, arts, and community service, the small student to teacher ratio creates an ideal learning environment. All of Empire's staff are there because they love to teach,
... Read more and truly care about the students. Everyone at Empire is regarded as an individual, and the staff will do whatever it takes to ensure that every student is successful. It is caring and nurturing, as well as creative, resulting in an atmosphere where teens flourish. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
as a parent, this school is great for kids who have different needs and attention. this was the best solution we could have hoped for. ps* the teachers and staff really care about the kids!
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
First of all, this is a really, really good school that supports kids in a way I have never seen (and I have investigated every private and most public schools in the county). Classes are very small (4-12!), they have homework support after school until 5pm (with teachers and tutorial support from older/more
... Read more advanced students), individual and social responsibility are emphasized and supported, and academic programs are flexible. Oh, and this school is NOT based on money. The families are, on the whole, not on the wealthy side, but are willing to invest time, effort and what wealth they have in their kids. The costs of the school are completely in line with the rest of the county (and, in fact, are amazingly low given the extra effort the staff puts in). Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
I love the feedback the teachers give the students and the parents. There is a website which is updated every day with assignments and they have progress reports in the 3rd week of the semester so that issues are caught early. The teachers are very approachable. Classes are interesting. The kids
... Read more are very nice. No clicks here. They do have homework but it can be done at school. My son opted for a study period and I love having the time in the afternoon for sports and family time. I noticed another review about the directory only caring about money. That is not even close to my experience. The director of the school is very interested in the success of the students and works extremely hard to assure that every child's needs are met. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
Empire Academy provides a supportive environment for individualized education. Kids thrive there.
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
This School is based on money. The more Money you have the more the director and owner like you. They do care about students but money make them like you a lot more.
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Posted by a other on 03/01/09
At public school I was failing math. Now I have skipped a year.
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Posted by a student on 01/17/09
This school rocks. Why? Teachers who really care, small class size, the emphasis on community within the school, the way everyone is accepted for who they are, truly meaningful education..... Over the years, the staff has been right there for us, supporting us through tough times and celebrating
... Read more our son's successes. I can't imagine a better space for a teen to learn and grow. Read less
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Santa Cruz schools — Empire Academy is located at 1025 Center St, Santa Cruz CA 95060. 1025 Center St is in the 95060 ZIP code in Santa Cruz, CA Empire Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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