Grades: K - 8
School Type: Public, Charter
Student Enrollment: 182
Students Per Teacher: 8
Veritas has lost another family. The test scores this year are awful. Kids are bullied non-stop. Teachers aren't given enough materials, their pay is far too low, and the teacher turnover rate is too high...why do teachers keep leaving if it's such a great school?
... Read more
Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/08
I have noticed that children coming from SB public schools flourish, but those coming from private schools do not. At least the ones that had a good fit in the private schools. We looooved our childrens' teachers, but often had to send in school supplies because the teachers did not have enough paper
... Read more
aloted per month. Also, bullying has been a severe issue that continually goes unaddressed unless they are exteremely severe. We recently removed our children as they repeatedly stated that they were threatned and we could not get any help. It is just way to loose in discipline for our taste. Also, we could not get any administratives to communicate with us regarding our concerns. The school has the potential to be excellent, but the lack of structure is an impediment to those who want to learn. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
Veritas has its + points. The curriculum is decent. My daughter is quite bright and she's being challenged at her level. I appreciate that. The (-) side is that the school lacks a controlled environment and doesn't feel like it's quite structured. Occasionally I find kids and adults 'roaming' and
... Read more
it appears to be a little 'lax'. Lastly, although the cost is great (free except fees), I find myself paying over $200 a month for after school care. I know that's not the school's fault that I have to work, but those prices seem a little steep. I paid just a little more than that for private school the year before $285 which included after care!) So, economically, it hasn't benefited me. I like Veritas, but I don't love it. My daughter's K teacher is/was great and pushes my daughter to her full potential! I'm very grateful for her. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
Having been a parent involved for the past two years I can honestly say our children love this school and have flourished. The teachers are dedicated (not paid enough) to the children and serving the best interest of each child. Parents have numerous opportunities to get involved although there is
... Read more
always a few who rather complain and feel rules do not apply to them. Sad but true and likely a pattern with them since they go from school to school. Anyway, this school is hands down the best public school in the area! I have seen children with C-D average go to an A-B average and smile! Veritas is rigorous. You are expected to earn your grades and students have tons of support and encouragement. This school is an exceptional institution! Right on Veritas!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/08
We are so pleased with how this year went at Veritas! What a great school. We have a really enthusiastic principal who is hands on and a dynamic teaching staff. I was pleased to see that the school recently got special recognition as a school of 'excellence' for most improved this past year from the
... Read more
Indiana State Department of Education!! We are so glad that we are a part of this school. Children are challenged because Veritas sets the bar higher for the kids. They have to earn their grades and they learn! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/07
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
{TEST_SCORES_TAB_CONTENT}
| Arts |
Art |
| Vocational Education |
Phys Ed |
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
|
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
- general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
- specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
- creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
- leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
- visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
- psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Average Listing Price:
(week ending Oct 1)
$126,959
-0.8%
(prior month)
Median Sales Price:
(quarter ending Oct '06)
$63,655
-2.1%
(prior quarter)
Average Price/Sqft:
(quarter ending Oct '06)
$51
()
South Bend schools — Veritas Academy is located at 814 E Lasalle Ave, South Bend IN 46617. 814 E Lasalle Ave is in the Northeast neighborhood and 46617 ZIP code in South Bend, IN The school district for Veritas Academy is the Indiana State Department Of Education. Veritas Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
School information provided by OnBoard Informatics Copyright (c) 2008. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity