This is my review of my daughters first day and can i say.Wow!!!! My child has had the worst expierience with public schools. Today was her first day at Pinnacle and i can firmly say we have finnally found a home. She actually had a smile on her face after leaving school for the first time ever. She
... Read more said 'the teachers were friendly and helpfull, and she cant wait to go back tomorrow'! That reaction is worth the commute to us. We are so hopefull about our future with Pinnacle. Musical Mom Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
Pinnacle is the wonderful! My daughter was in a 'high rated' distice before, the staff cared but there was not enough parent accountability and the student teacher ratio was just too high to help her become the student I knew she was. I too like some other parents at Pinnacle have a long commute and
... Read more I choose to pay for afternoon transportation, it is worth it. My daughter is in the best environment for her and the teachers are great. Mrs. Manning is truly caring principal. She obliviously loves the students and goes to bat for them and their school. My family believes Pinnacle is great, I am hopeful that within the next three years after my daughter has completed the middle school grades that they are once again able to offer high school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/09
I have two children that transfered in from a public school. This school is not a good fit for my children. I have chosen a different school for next year. This school's open classrooms make it difficult for my kids to concentrate and listen to their teacher. The school is very loud and dirty. We were
... Read more disapointed. However, the school may be a good fit for another child. It seems like the kids who can't make it in public school come to this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
I am a parent of three students at Pinnacle. My children have been with the school since their early years. We have seen changes of administration and teachers, both good and bad. Pinnacle hired a new Principal in the summer of 2008. The school had dropped in attendance, dropped in TAKS scores, and
... Read more dropped in the consistent nature of discipline during the previous school year. Under new leadership and an influx and return of great teachers, Pinnacle has returned to the level of excellence it used to carry. Enrollment is up. School wide reading scores for 3, 5, and 8th grade are posted at the school stating a 93.7% passing for the first attempt Reading TAKS. Many students are commendable. It is obvious that the educational levels of Pinnacle are exemplary. I would highly recommend this school, it's teachers, support staff and Principal. Very impressive. Go see it for yourself! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
I am very satisfied with this school. Every one there, Principal, teachers and staff are really helpful and professional. Yes, they go an extra mile on their jobs. Due to school schedule, day cares did not want to help to watch my son before and after school, and a call from the Principal made possible
... Read more the daycare. I am grateful for this, and I relax because the education of my son is on good hands. He is back on his track. Fort Worth Public schools are on crisis. I propose to other parents to write a letter to our state Representatives, because this school needs a building. They are doing a great job with less money and non building at all, as every charter school. We need to unite in order to get more support for our charter schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
We recently enrolled our four children in this school and we are very pleased. The principal and staff are extremely postiive and willing to go the extra mile for their students. They have made our family feel very welcomed and a part of this school. Our children have been homeschooled and they are
... Read more adjusting very nicely to the entire envoronment and the teachers are working with them to make sure they on scedule with the rest of the class. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
My daughter started attending this school in September 08. We love the fact that she is learning more at a 'free' school, than she did at the private school she attended before. The teachers appear to care about their jobs. The only two things that bother me at this point are; the building is so small,
... Read more and seems crowded, especially when they had holiday shows. The other thing is that although pick-up time appears chaotic, it runs smoothly; however, often when the temp outside is freezing, the kids are still lined up against the wall waiting to be picked up! I wonder if they have a temp guideline when they decide whether pickup is outside or inside. The temp was 38 when I picked my child outside! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/09
Pinnacle is awesome, they have a new principal who is so positive and a staff that is excellent. It has a commendable rating with TAKS and its Fine Art program is excellent. I would highly recommend this school for students who want to do Fine Arts along with the regular core subjects or fwho just
... Read more need a smaller, family type environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
Pinnacle is the wonderful! Our daughter is an extremely creative kid who went to ps for kindergarten. She was in a decent school but due to a home change were faced with the decision to drive 40 minutes round trip to the school she had been attending or allow her to go to the school across the street.
... Read more The closer one is where kids go on to graduate high school illiterate but being fluent in gang signs. The teachers and principal are consistent, could use organizational improvement. No outdoor play area, but she gets daily ballet classes, theatre, choir, and spanish lessons included that we otherwise could not afford. It is much more affordable for her to go here than continue in public school in terms of gas, supplies, and education quality. She has lots of fun and friends and is doing great studywise. We love Pinnacle! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/08
Pinnacle has been probably the most unprofessional school I have ever come across. The teachers and the admin staff are not at all on the right track. My child is the most unhappy I have ever seen her in school. This is the first and last year my child will attend this school. I pray she is not set back
... Read more to far from the lack of education and learning skills. Mostly her reputation has been ruined by this school. We, like many other families< experience something very privet, but found it necessary to inform the school (Pinnacle) about this temporary issue. I understand all policies. I have not yet came across any that said our Private family matter would be the topic of the gossip session that her teacher has with the other parents. She has lost her best friend over this. Read less
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Fort Worth schools — Pinnacle Acadmey Of The Arts is located at 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth TX 76116. 6550 Camp Bowie Blvd is in the Ridglea Hills neighborhood and 76116 ZIP code in Fort Worth, TX Pinnacle Acadmey Of The Arts is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 9.
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