As a mother of 6 children education is extremely important to me. In the 07-08 yr I enrolled my then rising 4th grader and Kindergartener at Phoenix. Once my 4th grader started school we realized just how far behind she was academically coming from Jamestown Elementary, the teachers and support staff
... Read more at Phoenix jumped into action working deligently to bring her up to speed and never once did she feel as if she were sub-par. Also my at the time kindergartener was challenged to her level . They base there academics more individually than the public schools I have dealt with. They work with your child on their specicfic level .Just this year 09-10 my son started Kindergarten he just turned 5 Aug 6th so he is young but I know & have seen the special attention he is receiving. They have organized outdoor play, &PE. Art and Music. Great school Read less
This is a great school with low class sizes. There are on average 15 students in each classroom the infomation liated is not correct!
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/08
We have a great school all teachers administrators and staff work dilegently to make sure our students are safe, happy and learning!
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Posted by a other on 09/08/08
My daughter started first grade and incredibly the student/teacher ratio is going down the toilet!!! now is like 17-19 students per teacher...the rooms are to small for this last year it was 13:1 very bad news...this was the # 1 plus for this school...also computers continue to be a great problem...1
... Read more old PC per room...in 2008??? kids in Zimbabwe have more equipment and internet time than PA...if things continue to go south...my daughter is out of there its sad to see something so good going so bad like this.... Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/08
Sadly, my child did not receive a rewarding educational experience at PA as others. My child was never a 'problem'and I was involved/supported the school to only find out that what my child was supposed to learn in a specific grade, they didn't and came very close to repeating the grade (known to happen
... Read more very often with one particular ethnic group). My observations leads me to believe that this school is no place for people of color. Staff/teachers are afraid to make suggestions to the administrator. Unusual setting of smiling, yet not producing good results in all children. No playground equip. and lots of dry mud to keep the uniformed white gym shoes filthy daily. I'd like to see impovements in diversity within the classrms and better communication with the parents and teachers. Appealing on the outside...what's going on inside should matter most! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/11/08
My son just started Kindergarten at Phoenix Academy and I have been very pleased. I love the teacher/student ratio and the individualization that he recieves. I appreciate the fact they they focus on education rather than extracurricular activities since education comes first in my book. They do offer
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/07
2006 was our child's first school year. Teachers in both facilities have been wonderful, so that aside. The uniforms are a huge plus. We love the smaller class size and the focus on core skills, socialization and not just staying busy all the time. As the year progressed, we learned how to be more
... Read more active within this school's guidelines and have been very happy with the overall experience. The after school homework teachers tell us that our child's homework is on par, if not more challenging than kids from other schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/07
I enrolled my child in Phoenix Academy for the 2nd grade. I have since re-enrolled him in his old public school. We had a very disappointing experience. The[re] is no play ground, library, music class or art class. The rooms were ridiculously overcrowded. He received mostly A's but is now behind
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Posted by a parent on 09/10/07
This is the first year that my son has attended Phoenix Academy. I am very disappointed in the lack of communication with parents. It also bothers me that parents are not allowed in the school. There is a volunteer requirement, but parents are not welcome in the school. Also there is no library or
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High Point schools — Phoenix Academy is located at 4020 Meeting Way, High Point NC 27265. 4020 Meeting Way is in the 27265 ZIP code in High Point, NC The school district for Phoenix Academy is the North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction. Phoenix Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 7.
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