I use to attend texas empowerment but now atted elgin high. I didnt like the school at first because i thought it was too small and too much work. But overall it is a wonderful school. Now that i am at elgin my behavior has gotten better, my grades have gotten better,and i even have higher standards
... Read more for myself than i had before. And i rate this school as a 7 and wish the best luck to all of the new studunts and staff! Read less
Posted by a student on 04/01/09
In 2004 Texas Empowerment Academy was introduced to my family throught our neighbors. My wife and I have had two children attend the Academy. My wife and I had the original concept of trying something that was non traditional and seem to be not so chaotic, and uninspiring. Our expectations of motivating
... Read more teachers, enthusiasim, and general concern for the students success seemed to be met during the years of 2004-2006. Unfortunately Texas Empowerment Academy has taken a turn for the worst. Leadership is very key in a staff. If your staff is unorganized, non-communicative with parents, and in complete disarray then you can best believe so is the leadership. This educational facility has really lost the intent of what a charter school is all about. School, parents, and child all make up the complete circle of a childs education. The School has been left out of the cirle. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/09
This school is excellent for grades 5-8, which is the main focus. The 9th grade can help a child get ahead that might have fallen behind the first year in high school. Most charter schools are better than regular schools through middle/junior high. For higher learning they set a great foundation for
... Read more the increased challenges of higher level HS courses like honors and AP. This school is excellent for young men lacking discipline. As opposed to the WOT Ann Richards school, this is the school that the AISD failed to build for troubled young boys, that is really need far more than a **SBO recruitment academy. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/20/08
Excellent, very rigorus program but definitely teaches children that working hard pays off. Children learn study skills which are very important to learn early. My experience with this program was awesome for both me and my child.
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Posted by a parent on 11/29/07
This is one of the best schols in the world if not the best.
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Posted by a parent on 11/09/07
This school is an excellent charter school. The test scores are very high, the teachers are very focused and detailed in their work. My child has attended for four years.
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/06
My son attended TEA from 2001 to 2004. I will first of all say it was difficult. We had some family problems, his sister went off to college; he just had a lot of life changes. Mr. Nowlin was firm. Sometimes too firm but firm nonetheless. Ms. White taught Alex well. But overall, I would give the
... Read more school a B-. Alex received an education. He is well ahead of the other children in his algebra and history courses. He was in honors english but he didn't like the pressure. I believe the school is good for younger children. It's not so good for high schoolers. Maybe in the future, there should be two principals. One for middle and one for upper levels. I wish them well because Alex is graduating and going to college. I just want to say THANKS. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/23/06
This is a nice school. In my opinion, it is a recovery school. It teaches the students good study habits, self dicipline, and it makes leaders out of followers. Even though it does all of these great things, its not a school you would want to keep your child at forever. It's a school you would want them
... Read more to stay at for two years, maximum. After a while, most of the students beg to leave. Im not bashing the school, but its like a 'pitt stop for rejects'- in the words of my own daughter. It takes in the students who cant learn well or are labeled with ADD and teaches them how to over come that. Overall (in conclusion) its a great school to have you child for up to two years that will teach them great habits for life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/04
This is my girls first year at Texas Empowerment and what I've seen first hand is very impressive.
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Posted by a parent on 10/20/04
When my husband and I made the decision to switch from a traditional public school to the Texas Empowerment Academy, we needed a school that would academically challenge our children (we have three in the school). Texas Empowerment Academy did not disappoint us! As concerned and involved parents, we
... Read more both appreciate a school that sets high academic and social standards for all students and encourages and, at times, reminds parents of their ultimate responsibility for their child's education - as it should be. The teachers and administrative staff are all top-notch and our children's academic results just keep getting better. We love Texas Empowerment Academy and would highly recommend it to any parent seeking an excellent and comprehensive education for their child(ren). Read less
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Austin schools — Texas Empowerment Academy is located at 3613 Bluestein Dr, Austin TX 78721. 3613 Bluestein Dr is in the MLK-183 neighborhood and 78721 ZIP code in Austin, TX Texas Empowerment Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 5 - 9.
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