The faculty and staff are dedicated to the education and nuturing of a community of children that are eager to learn. I love working here, being a parent of students here and watching the tremendous growth that happens inside the walls of PAE everyday!
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Posted by a other on 10/14/09
Our school is truly a community school. We are educating and mentoring our students to be leaders and contributors to the Pontiac community.
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Posted by a teacher on 10/07/09
Mr Brilhart is an excellent principal. He leads in all areas of a great education. He offers the students opportunities to set goals, receive recognition and keeps the teachers involved to reporting successful students for special recognition by him, I am happy and please that my granddaughters are
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Posted by a other on 12/02/08
Pae did wonders with my brother n cousin and now i have my daughters attedning. Most of the staff are nice and i love their teachers! Best school in awhile in Pontiac.
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/08
I am a teacher at PAE, and we work extremely hard to provide the best education possible to the students we serve. There is no perfect school, but PAE comes close. Teachers take from their own homes to help the students, as well as their families. We are here for the students and not the paycheck.
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Posted by a teacher on 12/28/07
I have had my 2 sons in this school from the beginning. My son is in the band. He also gets special education. My youngest son got top meap scores this year in his third grade class. I go to all the events , getting ready for the parent empowerment today can't wait for that. Teachers are great. Mr Evans
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Posted by a teacher on 05/10/07
In my opinion so far this is a great school for you child to attend, the staff and teachers are great w/the children. My daughters Teacher was absolutely great. That may of only been Kindergarden, but she also attended Headstart in a seperate part of the building(not PAE) that was good too. My experience
... Read more w/the school is great, everyone is freindly towards me, and whom ever comes w/me to pick up my daughter as well as my daughter and the other lil girl I pick up. It's very clean, safe and seems to be a great learning environment. As well the teachers seem to be there for more than just a paycheck. At least the ones I've encountered there. A safer parking lot to. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/06
i,m a student at pae i've been for two years now and its a great school if you need help there is always someone there to help you the prinicpal Dr.Evans is a very close friend of my he was there in times of need not only as a principal but as a friend so parents you should send your kids to pontiac
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Posted by a student on 06/03/06
I am very pleased with this school. My daughter attends there and she is enjoying it. I do agree with other parents who have complained about the lunch hour; how the children are disciplined for talking; they need that time to let out some energy. The quality of academic programs are beginning to raise
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Posted by a parent on 05/24/06
I am currently attending Pontiac Academy for Excellence, and have now for 2 years. I am one of 16 other 10th grade students currently enrolled in the 2004-2005 school year, which is coming to a close. I appreciate several after-school activities, to which I attend, which include, video editing club,
... Read more boy scouts, Venturing, and others. This school means a lot to me, not only because it is extremely close to where I live, but because I go to school everyday and I feel safe and cared for. The school is always clean. The teachers care for us in plenty of ways. They keep us on track, and never leave us behind. The curriculum is just perfect. I come to school to learn, and this school meets my needs. Thank you Dr. Evans, Pontiac Academy for Excellence, teachers and staff, for all these great memories, and the knowledge I now have! Read less
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English as Second Language
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Pontiac schools — Pontiac Academy For Excellence is located at 196 Oakland Ave, Pontiac MI 48342. 196 Oakland Ave is in the 48342 ZIP code in Pontiac, MI The school district for Pontiac Academy For Excellence is the Michigan State Department Of Education. Pontiac Academy For Excellence is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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