I love everything about APA. I love the uniforms, the small class sizes, the teachers, the curriculum, and the break out groups.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/09
We can not tell you how impressed we are with this school. The teachers that all 3 of our kids have had all love what they do. Our kids have also made huge strides in their education sence switching from another school. In their prior school there were a couple of great teachers as well but only 2. At
... Read more APA all of the teachers are great. We also love the learning program. It is not easy but well worth it. We could not be more pleased with the school. APA A+! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
The curriculum is outstanding, and the teachers are caring and committed to each child's success. Its small size helps to ensure a warm sense of community.
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
Our family has been attending American Prep since it opened. My students started school in 6th, 4th, and 2nd grade and my 4th grader and 2nd grader were far below grade level in Reading and in Math. My 2nd grader wasn't even reading! The programs at APA are outstanding and the individualized instruction
... Read more for each student makes such a difference! My students are now going into 9th grade and 7th grade and they are both above grade level in Reading and Math. The leadership and teacher's desire to help every student succeed is constant. It doesn't matter if a student is far below grade level and struggling, they do everything they can to make every student feel smart and successful. This school isn't for families who don't want to study at night - but it is well worth the commitment! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
Apa is the best school I have ever attended. I attended for three years and it was truely one of the best expriences I have ever had. The director and the teachers are fantastic. It has helped me to succeed many of my academic goals. Apa has taught me many lessons and vaules you cannot learn in a public
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Posted by a student on 01/24/08
I go to APA. This school pushes me and everyone around me to our best potentials. I know that this school will help me prepare for college. I am in a higher math level that I thought i could be in an I am getting great grades and loving school. Also, the English teacher is helping me and my friends prepare
... Read more for the DWA. In the past we having gotten above average scores on it, and I hope that we can do it again because it would be awesome. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/13/08
This school is absolutely over the top in every way. The administration and teachers work so hard and give careful attention to each child's individual needs. They've made such a big difference in the lives of my children. Not only do they teach rigorous academics, they also instill values, teach character,
... Read more and set clear, loving boundaries for each student. There is no tolerance for any type of bullying and it is popular to be a smart, high achiever. It is a learning place. You feel it when you walk through the front door. There is no wasted time. No movies. No dead time whatsoever. Even during lunch, the students listen to great literature. Math, reading and spelling are completely fluid between grade levels. Your child will be met and challenged at the perfectlevel. The music and art programs are amazing. The school is so much better than it has to be! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/07
Yes I agree with the positive reviews of APA. Three of my children attend there and they are doing great. My teenage daughter's attitude towards school has changed overnight. She loves the challenge and the environment. The teachers expect a lot but they are nurturing at the same time. I am very
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/07
My children have attended APA for 5 years now . It is amazing how much they have learned. In regular schools it seems that the teachers are forced to teach down to the lowest level in the classroom . Not so at APA . Each child is expected to perform at his highest level. Promotion to the next grade
... Read more isn't a given it is an earned right. I think the uniforms add to a wonderful safe learning environment. I know that when I drop my children off each morning they will be expected to be on there best behavior and so will all of there piers. It is a comforting feeling. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/07
although APA is a small school, I have to admitt it was the greatest school I have ever attended, and probably ever will. Not only was the curriculum amazing, and the level of knowledge and learning extremely high, the teachers and administraters truely cared about each individual student, and helping
... Read more them in any way possible. because it is a charter school, it was personally hard to get used to, but the overall outcome was so fantastic that I must say that going to APA was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I encourage anyone who is thinking about alternatives to public schools to give APA a try, and experiance the mind blowing results for themselves. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Utah used the Utah Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 1 through 11 in language arts, in grades 1 through 7 in math, in grades 4 through 9 in science and upon completion of certain courses in grades 8 through 11. The results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for all grades combined for each subject. The CRT is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Utah. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
539
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
26
Number of classrooms:
24
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English as Second Language
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Draper schools — American Preparatory Academy is located at 12950 S Pony Express Way, Draper UT 84020. 12950 S Pony Express Way is in the 84020 ZIP code in Draper, UT The school district for American Preparatory Academy is the Utah State Office Of Education. American Preparatory Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 9.
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