I agree with the other review that states: This school is not for everyone. While it's true the academics are rigorous, the student better be prepared to tough it out alone because many of the teachers are just not helpful. I have a student at MSA. Although the academics are above average, your
... Read more child must be also. The teachers each have cell phones, but do not use them to contact you regarding issues concerning your child or their grades. There are monthly grade sheets, but you do not know about missing assignments until they come out. By then, it is too late to make up any work. Emails go unanswered. The administrator is a good man, but he is not a principal. He is there to assure that the charter school continues to receive the needed monies, not to lead the teachers or the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
I am an alumna of MSA. I made it through all of high school in their program. After graduation from high school, I got a great scholarship for college. I just graduated from my undergraduate studies, where I made top grades at one of Americas most challenging universities. I got a good job less than
... Read more two months after I started looking. I couldn't have done any of this without the fabulous education I received at MSA. The teachers and administrator at this school are so dedicated to the success of the students. I am writing this review mostly to say thanks. Read less
Posted by a other on 10/15/08
This school is not for everyone. While it's true the academics are rigorous, the student better be prepared to tough it out alone because many of the teachers are just not helpful. The school claims that every teacher has a cell phone and will answer it after hours, but as my child progressed through
... Read more the grades, the teachers became less and less responsive. We finally left the school and have found the local middle school much better suited to my child's needs. I would say it's worth a try if your child is not flourishing in a large school, but only about one-quarter to one-third of all students who start here in the sixth grade actually stay at the school through 12th grade. That's a pretty big drop out rate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/08
The Math & Science Academy (MSA) has rigorous academic standards - requiring Calculus and Physics to graduate. This small school environment is perfect for kids who would otherwise get lost in a big school. There is an excellent music program including band, choir, ensembles, Jazz band, etc. Each
... Read more year the school puts on a play. Sports are growing at MSA. The Cross Country Boys and Girls teams have run for 4 years now. Parental involvement is high. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/16/07
I have two students at this school. What I love most is the quality of education that my children are receiving. The standards of academic performance and behavior are high. I have met virtually all the teachers there and find them to be intelligent, caring, concerned educators. Also, I like the
... Read more fact that instead of detention, the consequences for unacceptable behavior include work and service at the school. Read less
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Woodbury schools — Minnesota Math and Science Academy is located at 8430 Woodbury Crossing, Woodbury MN 55125. 8430 Woodbury Crossing is in the 55125 ZIP code in Woodbury, MN Minnesota Math and Science Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 12.
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