It is interesting to note that while many caring, qualified teachers were let go at the end of last year, it seems that the 'budgetary difficulties' have been solved, as all the positions seem to have been filled, albeit by less qualified 1st year teachers or coaches. As an ex-Allen Academy extented
... Read more family member, I have say what a great school this was, and I'm sure to be saddened by what it may become. Read less
Posted by a other on 08/20/09
We are very, very happy with Allen. The small class sizes and individual attention to the students is what you are paying for. The curriculum is good and my child is challenged.
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Posted by a parent on 07/16/09
If your child is gifted, send them to Allen. If your child is witty, smart, creative and above average, send them to Allen. If your child has the potential to attend the finest universities in the country, send them to Allen. The school is not about the administration, the students academic record
... Read more speaks for itself. Anyone who has a probelm with the change in administration, really is simply hiding the fact that their child couldn't hack it. This school is for the exceptionally bright and the future leaders and CEOs of our country. You cannot help but be a success if you go here. To parents that focus more on who is head master, truly you are public school quality thinkers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/30/09
The volatility of the school is affecting the quality of education it attempts to deliver. A massive firing of teachers in an effort to 'control costs' only exacerbates a feeling of paranoia that trickles down to the students. How a school can become this far in debt demonstrates a blatant lack of
... Read more leadership at the Board level. I would not recommend this school when there are other private schools in the area and better public schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
Allen is a great school with some serious issues. While the teachers and staff are fantastic, Allen lacks clear and stable leadership. Once a good headmaster is put in place, the school will once again flourish. Foreign languages and math are also a problem. There are not enough languages offered at
... Read more this time and there is a high number of international students in the Upper School who can aide in helping the younger students succeed in a foreign language. A new math curriculum is needed ASAP. My oldest is behind in math and has had to work very hard to catch up this year to the 5th grade level due to insufficiencies in the lower grades. The school is currently using Everyday Math and it is a terrible program. There are man good things about the school. Parent Association is very active and involved in making the children's experience at Allen a fun Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
We have been at Allen for 10 years and feel truly blesses that a school of Allen's caliber is available in Bryan. It is impressive to see how well faculty and staff have continued to provide an excellent education for our children in spite of some of the changes in the Head of School position as of
... Read more late. Although many schools offer a good education, only Allen has an EQ program implemented from PK - 12th grade. We even use it at home and it works! Technology is being implemented this year, the new facilities were just completed last year, the sports programs are developing under the tutelage of a new Athletic Director, everything is just getting better and better. I wish every child could have the opportunity to experience a learning environment like the one we have at Allen. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/05/09
We have been at Allen for many years. While in the beginning we were very happy the school has been undergoing many changes and the disorganization and lack of administrative supervision is being noticed. As a parent I am unsatisfied with the current climate. It has become to much of a business rather
... Read more than a learning institution. Academics are not up to par considering tuition rates. Character education is preached but not practiced. I expect more from Allen Academy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/19/08
Allen Academy is trying to be the best independent school in the Southwest. It has a long way to go. The teachers are fantastic, but they have very little technology and limited resources due to the schools deficit. The Board of trustees is too involved and hurts the school. The new building is a
... Read more joke and was not designed with students and teachers in mind. Allen tries hard, but it will never be the best in the Southwest unless it increases its administration and the board and current administration listen to the faculty and parents. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/08
I think Allen Academy is great because the teacher are amazingly good teachers that interpret activities in the schedule for that day in order to help students , such as myself, really learn the material so they may exceed in life. Furthermore I love the personal relationship that I am able have with
... Read more the teachers. My only hopes are that more students will come so that the school may grow. Best wishes to Allen Academy and all of those who are thinking to join. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/26/08
Allen Academy is the finest school in the area. The level of curriculum is at least a year over local public schools. They are becoming more competitive in athletics and learning character and personal responsibility.It is a safe, family-like environment and I cannot imagine my children going anywhere
... Read more else. They will be well prepared for college and beyond! The teacher, due to smaller class size , take extra time and effort to get to know each child and improve on their weakness and use their strengths. They are in the process of building a new campus, that will be a fantastic facility. Students are required to follow a strict code of honor and are held accountable by their peers. There are many opportunities for families to be involved at every age level. We love our school! Read less
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Bryan schools — Allen Academy is located at 3201 Boonville Rd, Bryan TX 77802. 3201 Boonville Rd is in the Austins Colony neighborhood and 77802 ZIP code in Bryan, TX Allen Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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