This school is filled with dedicated, high quality teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/09
ACA is a fabulous school. Public schools should follow their example. The receptionist who left needed to be replaced. You would have thought that she was guarding the White House.
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Posted by a other on 12/19/08
Best school around. The teachers are great and the principal gets involved in everything about the school even controls traffic daily even in the rain and cold!!What a principal..The curriculum is great. The only draw back they lost a great receptionist they need to replace her with one just as good
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Posted by a parent on 11/12/08
We love this school! Mr. Simon is fabulous, and the teaching staff is second to none. ACA offers a wonderful, fast-paced learning experience. We hope that 7th and 8th grade will be added in the near future.
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Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
Absolutely thrilled with our first year at ACA. The kids are wonderful, the teachers are enthusiastic, the parents are involved and the administration is on a first name basis with everybody. Fabulous, fabulous school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/26/08
ACA is a fantastic school. They DO work with children who have learning difficulties, but you must be your child's advocate and insist that the services needed are provided. As a charter school receiving funding from the state, the school is obligated to provide those services.
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Posted by a other on 11/17/07
Arlington Classics Academy is simply the BEST! Our sixth grader will be graduating this year - after 6 wonderful, growth filled and academically challenging years! His 5th grade year was rated TAKS Exemplary - something only 1% of the schools in Texas can claim. ACA teaches the Core Knowledge curriculum,
... Read more which also encompasses the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) requirements and because of the comprehensive nature of the curriculum, the Exemplary status was icing on the cake! 100% of the teachers at ACA are rated Highly Qualifed - not something every school can say. Not only is the faculty highly rated, but the Administration received the highest award from TEA regarding financial responsibilty as well, for the past two years! Arlington Classics Academy is a school of choice, and will offer your child a stimulating and academically accelerated education. It may not be easy, but it will be worthwhile. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/07
I was elated that my son finally made the list to attend ACA. Unfortunately, my son and I were not able to keep up with their kindergarten homework, which stressed both my son and myself out. After enrolling at the loving CDSA, we are discovering through his teacher, that my son is dyslexic. Better
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/07
Our son is about to enter his second year at ACA and we are so impressed with the school. The director of education is inspiring and the atmosphere in the school is structured, safe and enriching. What a great place to get a quality education. Classes are taught in a 'classical' style of education
... Read more - like how I was taught when I was in school. There isn't the emphasis on teaching standardized tests prevalent in traditional public schools, instead there is emphasis on learning and character education. It really feels like my son is getting all of the benefits of a private school education yet it's publicly funded. I would recommend ACA highly to any parent wanting to get the best public education available for their children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
My son attended ACA from Kindergarten through 6th grade. I would highly recommend ACA to any parent who desires a quality education for their child. My son was challenged by the curriculum and because of this, he developed a zeal for learning. He is now in AISD public school (just finished 7th grade)
... Read more and has excelled in all academic and extra-curricular areas. Thanks to ACA, he was well prepared and way ahead of the curve in all subjects. We give full credit to the wonderful Teachers, Headmaster and Staff at ACA. Whenever possible, my son goes back to the school to visit his beloved teachers. ACA was a place where he developed a passion for learning and a quest for excellence in all that he does. Our family can never repay a gift such as this. We loved everything about this school! Read less
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Arlington schools — Arlington Classics Academy is located at 2800 W Arkansas Lane, Arlington TX 76016. 2800 W Arkansas Lane is in the West neighborhood and 76016 ZIP code in Arlington, TX Arlington Classics Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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