As parents of two children at Socrates, we can't say enough great things about the school. Our daughter is in the 2nd grade and is adjusting well for her first year there. She came from a private school and was behind when she started Socrates. Her teacher tutors her on her own personal time free
... Read more of charge. That would not have happened at the private school she attended. I also love the fact that they can attend extra activities such as Spanish and Drama for a very reasonable cost. Our only regret is that our oldest child is in the 5th grade and missed out on the opportunity. We simply love the teachers and staff. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/08
Socrates Academy is a Charter School with Grades K-4. It is a Greek Emmersion school, meaning that 1hr and 40 min a day is in Greek. We consider this a wonderful challenge and a great way to keep our children engaged. This year there are finally great efforts to
... Read more teach a higher level of curricullum in core classes. Although there is still no Gifted Program, Acclerated Readers, Odyssey Of The Minds, AIG or any program in place for those children who are in need of a more challenging curricullum. We do in fact have 3 teachers for those children with learning difficulties. There is a lot of focus in place for those with learning challenges and no program in place for those with higher abilities. This seems to be very unequal approach to education. Communication about our children's daily lesson plan is extremely modest. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
This will be our third year here,and WOW has this school grown in so many ways!We LOVE the teachers and our children love the school and are very excited to get back to it!
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
We are very happy with Socrates Academy! What I love about this school is how my child is a person not just a face in the crowd. My child is in a safe, nurturing environment. The staff is wonderful and they do 'team teaching'. This allows each teacher to focus on their own speciality subject. I
... Read more also love the fact that my daughter is learning Greek! Included with art, music, P.E., and computer lab is also Chess. She has even taught neighborhood friends to play. I am extremely impressed with the school and it just keeps getting better every year! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
Socrates is a 'Public Charter' school and it is run like a public school. The Family Volunteer hours are not enforced, and the uniform policy is not necessarily supported by some of the parents and administration. We are pleased with the Greek Curriculum, however are concerned about the physical
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Posted by a parent on 06/08/08
I am SO HAPPY with Socrates Academy! My daughter is absolutely thriving. She is learning so much and having fun too. The teachers are fantastic, I have nothing but wonderful experiences with the staff. I am so grateful this school opened when it did. My daughter started Kindergarden the first year
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Posted by a parent on 05/20/08
This is our first year at Socrates. It is a public charter school, therefore you will be admitted once your number is called out of the lottery draw. Just an FYI. This school is an exceptional public school that acts like a private school. Because they are a charter school they have complete autonomy
... Read more to run the school as they see fit. This year they have covered all areas of education including p.e., music, and art. The opportunity to learn a foreign language at such a young age is incredible. Most importantly I feel that my child is loved and nurtured by all of the staff. It is a very hands on school and parent volunteerism is required and welcomed. One of my favorite parts is the way they teach math. I believe it is called kenisthetics, sp?, it is hands on manipulative learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/08
This school provides exceptional academics, a global education for the students, and so much more...but they never forget that the students are children! This is what I adore about this school. The kids work hard in school, but they do it in so many fun ways. They are not loaded down with hours of homework
... Read more every night. The teachers and administrative staff recognize that, after a hard day of school, kids need time to play. Thank goodness someone out there is providing this. Initial testing rates this as a School of Excellence. So their theory holds water. Currently in its 3rd year, they now have a brand new building of their own, the students have art, music, phys ed, library and computer lab every week. And they are starting to bring in hot meals. I wouldn't want my kids to be anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/08
If you base your rating of this school on traditional scholastics, the school is above par. The teachers are very personable and genuinely seem interested in each child. However, there is no physical education (no organized sports), no liberal arts, (which includes art or music), no cafeteria service,
... Read more and while I find the learning of a second language beneficial, I think 2 hours a day on Greek is not the best use of time. I also feel that based on my involvement during the first 2 years of this school's existance, that there is no outward appearance of any stability of a well organized, well funded school. I have apprehensions based on the school only being available through the 5th grade and the process in which the students have learned math skills and how it will effect them once they enter another system...if the Socrates Academy makes it that long. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/07
I love this school. I cannot imagine having my growing child at any other school.
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Charlotte schools — Socrates Academy is located at 8310 Mcalpine Park Dr, Charlotte NC 28211. 8310 Mcalpine Park Dr is in the East Forest neighborhood and 28211 ZIP code in Charlotte, NC The school district for Socrates Academy is the North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction. Socrates Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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