I am a parent of two students at AXL. I fell in love with all the dreams and hopes for this school. I must say I'm a little disappointed with the vice principal and how teachers, parents and students are treated by her. She is completley disrespectful and and abuses her authority. I know this first
... Read more hand because I volunteer regularly at the school and I have seen it . I was surprised to see how many teachers didnt return this year and I strongly believe it was due to this person. Its unfortunate that both of the teachers that were supposed to be with my children for the 2nd year didnt return and they were great! I have great hopes for this school and hope that the bad seed can be weeded out. The playground is so small and not geared toward the older students at all. Lunch is expensive Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/09
All staff knows every child by name, even if they don't have that child in their class. The school is only in it's second year, everyone needs to give the school a break. APS put a lot of restrictions on AXL as a new charter school, so they couldn't have hot lunches right away, but the program is going
... Read more smoothly now. AXL could have more parent involvement and than maybe it would be an even better school, but the curriculm is great and challenging. Small school, that's what I love. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/12/09
I love the fact that my child feels safe at school. I love the fact that 'older' children in the grades above him are considered mentors and not bullies. I love the fact that his teacher gives him education websites to visit and he can come home do his homework and still want to get on the computer
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
A SCHOOL is more than just greeting child. Just because the admin does this does not mean they have it all together. You need to get behind the door and observe, watch, then you will be able to better determine the validity of this charter school. My children are not attending. This was not a good decision
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Posted by a parent on 09/13/09
Not impressed with administration. They are not familiar enough with children that have any kind if learning challenge. In fact they scrutinize these children. They need to have some respect for the children and parents. Taking my children back to their old school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/13/09
I agree with the previous poster. So far, my experience has been positive and you have to consider how difficult it must be to start a school. Hot lunches are now in place, ahead of schedule BTW, and my child loves them! Teachers are great, and so is the admin staff. I participate in the classroom every
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
Considering AXL's only just starting their 2nd school year I think overall they have done a great job. I have read all of the reviews and I too have had my upsets around the administration and the way certain things have been handled, but like any new relationship or business it will take time to work
... Read more out the kinks. When it really comes down to it I looked at what was important to me; it's simply that my children are in a safe environment that will not only teach them the fundamental skills of reading, writing etc., but will instill in them the importance of integrity, respect & responsibility, things that will provide a strong foundation to carry them thru life. AXL's dream for our children's future is bigger than any other school I know of & for that I think they are above most. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
Everyone should be lucky enough to have their child attend AXL. It is like a small-town school. The principal and staff know greet EVERY child by name, every day. Expeditionary learning means that everything is relevant to your expedition. If you're studying tadpoles, you read, write, do math and
... Read more learn Spanish about frogs. This makes it meaningful to the children. Spanish is taught every day from kindergarten up through middle school; not starting in middle school, like other public schools. I cannot say enough good things. Get your name on the list and prepare to be wowed! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/09
I did fail to mention in my previous post how incredible the 3rd grade teachers, kindergarten teachers, and the lady at the front desk are-these ladies are the kindest, most caring, and talented people I have encoutered at the school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
Paernts are talked down to by the administrator and are not made to feel very welcome, even while being induced to volunteer. The educational concept of the school is great, but the enactment of the day to day is complete chaos! School needs more respect for and accountability to the parents.
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