My experience is as 7 year AACS parent, so take from this what you may. Academically AACS is perhaps average. I see little beyond what parents in their 40 s might have experienced in their own education 25+ years ago. They offer all the traditional math, science, language, language arts and history
... Read more classes but I the depth and breadth of the curriculum is not top notch. Little comprehensive support is available for children needing extra help. School activities and sports are what you might expect for a school this size. Thing is, they don t purport to be leaders in these areas and they are not. Unfortunately where they fail to live up to their billing is in the Christian-centered portion of their mission statement. Enforcement of the code of conduct takes a don t ask, don t tell approach. Children of high profile parents/donors do appear to get special treatment whether they do or not. Cliques and the stereotyping/ostracizing that they promote are so visible as to be almost defiant. The student body is much more diverse than it once was. Unfortunately it s more of a salad bowl than a melting pot, with kids from like-backgrounds more likely to hang together then integrate. Actively recruiting athletes to support the donor hunger for MIAA results undermines the entire premise of the school faith first. Once a very small, faith-based school in Annapolis, they have decided to make the leap and try to become a regional education presence. Making that leap has lead the school to make some unfortunate compromises. These compromises are inconsistent with their mission statement and the unbiased observer easily notes some significant hypocritical behavior. There is certainly a feeling of a caste system amongst the parents with the high profile donor parents occupying the highest caste. Just walk into a school activity and watch the finger-pointing and whispering. It s a Peyton Place. Worst of all is that the student body sees everything and is learning from their observation; money and influence go hand-in-hand. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/28/09
Our child is an Upper School student. After the experience we had this year, we must say that it seems the administration has forgotten why AACS exists. In their own words, AACS exists 'to support Christian parents by providing academic instruction to students consistent with the Christ-centered teaching
... Read more they receive at home and at church.' When our child encountered academic difficulties in the second semester, we received little support. We emailed all teachers: only 2 responded. No one else ever contacted us. We contacted the Academic Advising Office, who seemed unaware of the situation and gave little attention to it. Considering that tuition is around $12,000, we think we have a right to expect much more. We wonder if the emphasis on building a beautiful campus has caused AACS to lose sight of its responsibility to its families and to become more self-glorifying than God-glorifying. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/08
We have had two children graduate from AACS and have only one more to go. AACS has a wonderful music program. My children have been involved in band, choir and Madrigals. All the teachers teach from a Biblical prospective bringing our Lord into every subject. I am so glad my children have been privileged
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Posted by a parent on 12/03/07
I am currently enrolled as a student at AACS--I'm a rising Junior. I can say that AACS has an excellent math program--especially from H. Algebra II up, with some of the most brilliant teachers I know. They're able to effectively communicate their deep knowledge of the subject matter to students. While
... Read more I cannot speak as highly of the science program (although I've heard older students speak very highly the upper levels--AP Bio, Physics, especially AP Bio). In addition, the history department--once again especially in the higher levels--is top-notch. In my experience, the most astounding expertise is to be found in the English department--ever since I first came to AACS I have stood in awe of the brilliance of several English teachers. A great school. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/23/07
There are 3 different bus runs. My daughter was involved in 3 different sports, the fall and spring plays, the variety show, 2 choirs and several clubs as well. But there is also a fantastic band program. If you want to find extracurricular activities, you can be sure that your son/daughter will find
... Read more one accustomed to his/her liking. The english/arts program is more stressed than the science/math department but the teachers in those subjects are wonderful. Overall, the school is great and provides a welcoming atmosphere and community unlike any other school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/15/07
Overall quality: Listed as one of the top Christian Schools in the book, soon to be published, entitled, 'From Good to Great in Christian Schools.' Accredited with ACSI and Middle States and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education. Principal leadership/Teacher quality: Administrators and staff
... Read more have degrees from a variety of colleges and universities. 25 to 1 teacher/student ratio. Extracurricular activities: new sports complex to be finished in August. Award winning fine arts program. After-school clubs. Parent involvement: sought after and valued. Safety and discipline: New cameras and safety doors installed at all three campuses. Seeking families who want to partner in the self-discipline of their child and who value Biblical worldview and the opportunity to graduate a student who is wise as well as smart! Read less
Posted by a staff on 05/02/07
AACS has a decent elementary school. But the middle and high school education is lacking. Alot of things the kids have not learned yet that kids in public have. There are very few extra curricular activities in the High school. The school also seems to give a lot of pointless projects and work. The school
... Read more is decent until high school. I believe there are many public schools in the area that provide a better education. Even though the school is called 'Annapolis Area Christian' the high schools is very inconvenient because it is far away from Annapolis and bus transportation is not provided. My kids will be attending there local public school next year for 9th grade instead of AACS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/14/07
I have two kids at AACS one in 9th one in 11th. It is the 1st year there for both of them. The kids do not enjoy the school at all. They have not learned anything new. They had learned it all from past education (Annapolis High school and Annapolis Middle school). I sent them to AACS because we moved
... Read more from Annapolis towards Severn. AACS curriculum is behind most high schools education. At least Anne Arundel county schools. There also is no diversity in the school at all. As soon as possible i will be transferring my kids to nearest public school. AACS is not worth the money. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/14/07
Both our kids attend AACS. Great elementary school but lacks academically at the middle and high school levels. High school doesn't emphasize math and science curriculums. Outstanding English and arts programs, but that's not what's needed in today's technology driven economy. There is a perception
... Read more that children of major donors are given preferences, but that can be said of any private school. Some teachers and administrators appear to be naive about actions that should be taken in the event of unauthorized persons on school grounds. Overall ok school, but there's a few public and private schools in the Annapolis area with better overall programs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/24/07
Excellent school if you are looking for a Christian based school. I was a little intimidated by the application process but now that my daughter has finished the first year and I have seen how she loves school and her teacher I am so glad I choose this school. I like how it encourages parental involvement
... Read more and teaches basic bible principles. Parents seem very nice and concerned about their child's education. Beautiful campus and classrooms. Very good leadership from the top down. Academics is a priority as it should be with this school. Read less
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