My child has been at AFA for three years now and we give up. The lower division has been a revolving door; this year three teachers are gone. Why did they leave? The principal is not engaged with the kids, they just don't like her. There is no real parent group. Our experience at AFA has not been good.
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/09
I have experienced both the Lower and Middle Divisions and I am so happy that my children are in an environment of respect and accountability. Our society has lost this and it is harder and harder to find, but not at AFA. The class sizes are small and the teachers are not only caring but teach 'outside
... Read more the box' to instill a love of learning. I don't know of another school where the kids have access to amenities like waterfront, touch tank, swimming pool, 16,000 volume library and full service dining hall all on 35 beautiful acres in sunny Florida. We love it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/09
My child started here a few years ago in Kindergarten and it has been a fantastic experience! The kindergarten teacher was experienced, knowledgeable, had graduated from Harvard, and was just wonderful! I cannot say enough for the dedication and the devotion of the teachers at this school. Each student
... Read more is treated as an individual. Although our family is not one of the richest at this school we have never experienced a moment of doubt that this is the right place for us. It has been just what my child needed and we are so happy to be here. Parents whose children cannot live up to the demanding standards often sing out like sour grapes. I hope other families will appreciate all that this school has to offer. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/25/09
This school, though well presented, has been a catastrophe for me as well as my family. Overpriced, teeming with favoritism, unethical policies. There is no program for gifted/high IQ students. The majority of the student body is incredibly clique-ish, unpleasant and alltogether uninterested in their
... Read more education (They complain when given assignments requiring time out of class!). To give credit where credit is due, the new Upper Division Head has been excellent but as wonderful as he is, there is litter he can do. Though I admit it has an excellent reputation, I would have recieved a better education in the public school system. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/03/08
Great one on one help. Teachers in the lower division relate well to each students needs. They get involved and follow up. You always know where your child is performing. Great parent to teacher information sharing.
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Posted by a parent on 06/09/07
What a disappointment! After three years in the lower division, we have removed our child. There are numerous concerns that we have with AFA but I will touch on the major concerns here so other considering this school can be informed. First, we were most dissatisfied with the lack of leadership/administration
... Read more in the school. Principal is not involved with the students and there is little to no classroom observation (or correction). The curriculum is not consistent and has changed ever year we were there. While strides have been made in parent involvement, the parent group is small, clique-ish and exclusive. Another major concern for us was the incredibly high amount of teacher turnover each year. AFA presented us a quality venire but did not deliver. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/07
I don't know about anyone else but this school is the best. It has everything that you could possibly want. The teachers are nice and the staff and everyone that works there is nice. Laso, they actually help you if you need it unlike public school teachers that don't really give you as much help as you
... Read more might need. If I were too pick a school and recomend it, that school would definatly be admiral farragut academy. It's the best school ever. One more thing....You actually learn something. Actually, to be exact, you learn alot. Also a very wonderful environment and very nice 72 whooping acres of land to roam after school. -l.K age 12 Read less
Posted by a student on 04/10/07
I attended AFA as a border for 2 years. I must say, the education that I received for the price I paid was way below par. Not everything was bad. I definitely learned some dicipline and grew up faster, but if education is what you're looking for, the money is not worth it. If getting into college is,
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Posted by a former student on 12/16/06
My child has been at AFA for four years now and we give up. The lower division has been a revolving door; this year giving us a new principal. She is not engaged with the kids and is never available for parent concerns. We have also been disappointed in the extracurricular offerings. There is
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Posted by a parent on 05/24/06
As a former student of this school I would defidentally not recommend it. The amount of money that went into that school only to look back and not remember a thing I have learned is ridiculous. I removed myself from that school and went to public school which was very hard.
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