During the school search process, I came across this school on this website. The office staff were all personable and welcoming. This is my daughter's first year at Cambridge, and I am pleased thus far. She is 4 years old, was evaluated, and eventually placed in K5. Just one week in, I see she has
... Read more such an eagerness to learn, is excited about homework, and looks forward to going to class every day. Her teacher is a very seasoned Kindergarten teacher with exceptional credentials (this is her 26th Kindergarten class, and her 12th year at Cambridge). The principal is a hands-on administrator with a lot of experience as well. The curriculum is challenging, but not overwhelming - my daughter is four but reading on a first grade level. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/19/09
My son has been a student at this school for 1 year now. I have seen a tremendous difference in his learning about a month after enrolling him into this school. Every day he is learning something different and shows more advancement than other kids his age. I would highly recommend this school if you
... Read more re looking for your child to be above average when they leave this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/09
My daughter has been enrolled at Cambridge since she was 2.5. She is four now and I am extremely pleased with her academic progress. She has been exposed to things that other children don't get until much later in their schooling. The teachers and administrators have taken the time to learn my child
... Read more and they really care about her success emotionally and academically. They have an open door policy and welcome questions and input. The facility is older and I have noticed teacher turnover, but it seemed to benefit the school. At four my child can count to one hundred , count by 5's and 10's, add and subtract, knows time and money, can discuss the parts of an insect, knows the Planets and Continents, can read simple sentences, and more. Everyday I am amazed at how much she knows. I would recommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
I currently have two children at Cambridge. A 3rd grader and a K4 student. I am quite pleased with the education that my children receive. The administration CARE deeply for these children. They take the time to get to know them and the way that they learn best. When I speak to colleagues about what
... Read more my daugter is doing in her K4 class, they stare in amazement because their children are not being challenged with similiar material. If you want your children to be enriched and nourished academically and socially, consider this school in your search. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/09
I am very satisfied with my daughter's education at Cambridge Academy. She is starting the 2nd grade and has been there since I removed her from another private school 2 years ago. My child has had high standardized test scores and great grades. Administration CARES about the kids and not just the
... Read more $$. Each new teacher has seemed to be better than the previous. Isn't that better than retaining mediocre teachers??? But, you can't satisfy some people.......just my 2 cents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/08
My child had been a student there for over 4 years and there still had not been any significant changes or improvements in upgrading the facilities. The classrooms date back to the 80's and as far as teaching and education the morale was very low for the teachers with a very high teacher turnover rate.
... Read more They need to upgrade facilities (get computers, desks, chairs), offer incentives for the teachers (healthcare benefits, pay raises etc.) Some grade levels are combined making it difficult for some students to grasp and learn material at there grade level. My child was not academically prepared for the next level because there was not enough time spent in his/her grade level to teach what was needed to move on. Now I have to pay for private tutoring in areas that were not covered in the school year when I paid tuition for a higher standard of education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/08
My child attended this academy from age 3years through 6th grade and did exceptionally well both academically and socially. After completion my child was accepted into a competitive private school and was very well prepared for the rigor and discipline. Great care is taken to ensure that the students
... Read more receive a very well rounded program balanced with a lot of nurturing and support. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/08
This school does a great job teaching social skills and sheltering its students from unacceptable behavior typically displayed in public schools. However, most of the teachers here are not certified, and are poorly trained when it comes to teaching methods and skills. There is a high teacher turnover
... Read more rate, which causes the children to suffer in the long run. The school needs to do something to attract better qualified teachers, and give them incentives to stay there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/03/07
My husband and I are greatful that our daughter was able to attend this school. We love and appreciate the education she is getting that not only focuses on academics but helps them become more well rounded people. The love and support we have received from the administration has been terrific.
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
The quality of the academic program at Cambridge Academy is exceptional. The curriculum is strong and replete of challenge. Students are accepted at 2 and half years of age through 7th grade which enables the school to follow them from preschool to middle school. The atmosphere is warm and nurturing.
... Read more Music, art, Spanish, chess, karate, and PE, are all offered as part of the extracurricular activities. Cambridge has been in the business of educating students since 1960 and is accredited with quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission. There is a strong level of parental involvement and parents are expected to be an integral part of their child's education. Parents of the preschoolers are required to work a minimum of 5 hours in the class within the calendar year. The quality of the program is very good. Read less
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