My daughter is 7th grader. We have been at ArtSpace since kindergarten. I say 'we' because I have been made to feel as much a part of the ArtSpace family as my daughter.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/09
My son went there from 1st through 5th until we moved and it prepared him so much for his high school career. Artspace help to shape my son into a strong independent learner
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
Thanks to Artspace, my daughter has had the opportunity to be included in smaller class size and arts - integrated learning in all educational aspects. The teachers are 100% committed to allowing each student to learn at their own pace and to express themselves as individuals . As an Artspace parent,
... Read more I am proud to be a part of a community of people who are so involved in our childrens' learning environment. This school started from scratch and is continually improving it's building and grounds. I can only imagine how much winning this contest would mean to everyone! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
My daughter has been there since Kindergarten and now is in the 4th grade and has blossomed so much! The school provides wonderful art, music and drama-integrated education and the love for teaching, families, and community to come together is so strong!
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
Great school, a lot of really educational field trips, great teachers, great people, very diverse
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
ArtSpace provides a project-based education, using the arts (visual, drama, dance, music) as a conduit to allow the students to gain a greater depth of knowledge of the NC Standard Course of Study. Since the end of 2007, there has been a tremendous amount of change. The new Executive Director (June
... Read more 2008) is a nationally board certified teacher as well as nationally known for arts integration. A business director was hired (Feb 07) who has 20 years of experience in business management, personnel, marketing and development. More formal math programs were identified and brought into use. Teacher certification is above the state average. The building was expanded to 35K sq ft. with a theater. As with any non-profit venture, it is filled with people of passion - doing it for less than in the traditional public school system. Thank you to everyone involved who makes the school unique and successful. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/20/09
The administration at Artspace is far from 'rude, hostile and indifferent', in fact, they are the most friendly and considerate school administration team I have ever dealt with. The Executive Director, Lori Cozzi, is always more than willing to do the necessary work to provide the safest and most positive
... Read more atmosphere for her students, and thier families. Always willing to put forth positive solutions to difficult problems, and committed enough to ensure thier success. This school has advanced considerably in all areas as a direct result of her leadership. Statements made about 'emphasis only on visual art' and 'falling test scores' are completely erroneous. My son gets drama, music, dance and visual art every day, in equal proportions. And as for test scores....they keep climbing ...Recently an Artspace teacher recieved the North Carolina Teacher of the Year award for Charter Schools. I am proud to be an Artspace parent! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/09
I have nothing but the highest praise for the teachers, especially the upper grades. I placed my child at ArtSpace because I valued the common sense approach by teaching real world application of the required material. For example, in planning a theatrical production, students were taught math by Ms.
... Read more Ellie through planning & sticking to a budget for the production. My child still talks about the budget & still uses those tools learned more than 4 yrs ago. Real life lessons like that aren't being taught today at ACS. I, too, have found the administrative staff extremely arrogant & downright rude to seasoned parents of the school. Entirely too much emphasis is being placed on only producing visual art which is the direct result of a bad decision of the board in placing the Arts Integration Director in control of the school as Executive Director. Test scores are still falling. Beware. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
I have found that the teachers for the most part are very dedicated, however, I have found the administration to be rude, hostile and indifferent to the needs of parents. I will be happy when my children finish out this last year. I believe they got a decent education but the lack of amenities such as
... Read more hot nutritional lunches and a real gym is dissapointing. The principal is just really unresponsive to parents and seems to have a total lack of involvment in the daily operation of the school. I truly fear for the future of the school because of such poor leadership Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/08
i was a student the first year the school opened and its my favorate school it allows students to learn in creative ways and accomidates any kind of learning style
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Swannanoa schools — Artspace Charter School is located at 2030 Us Highway 70, Swannanoa NC 28778. 2030 Us Highway 70 is in the 28778 ZIP code in Swannanoa, NC The school district for Artspace Charter School is the North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction. Artspace Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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