We are a military family and have had children in 5 different states for public education. OPA and MOPA are by far the best educational experience we have come across. The principal is an excellent administrator, no nonsense about negative school environment and does a great job keeping her teachers
... Read more together as a team with a vision. I have three sons who have attended, two at OPA and one at MOPA. They love there school and feel very supported by the faculty. We have found that all students are accommodated regarding there academic levels and that there is an awesome emphasis on the 'whole child.' I can't say enough good things about this school. I have volunteered on a weekly basis and subbed at times. If you really want to know the quality of the school and it's staff you need to participate regularly. We are sad to be moving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
It's nice to have your child's education in the hands of Teachers that actually care and want your child to succeed.
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
I put my two children in OPA & MOPA because I had heard good things about charter schools and had high hopes for this one. Looking back, I feel that OPA & MOPA are much like public schools we had them in before, only with more homework and less social and extracurricular opportunities. My children have
... Read more always excelled in school, but the homework load was too much. While some of the teachers are fantastic, many of them are just like public school teachers- lacking. The principal always seems frazzled and is unresponsive. Their 'open door policy' is in place if the principal and teachers wish to address the problem; otherwise, they just ignore parents' issues. I found the teachers and curriculum far too liberal for a conservative community, and when I voiced my concern, I was ignored. I feel disappointed with the OPA & MOPA charter school experience. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/16/07
I have been very disappointed in the quality of the administration at this school. I am concerned that there is such a high teacher turnover, as well. -CB
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Posted by a parent on 05/08/07
I have had my daughter attend this school since it started. It is an excellent school with very high standards. The only problem though is that it has some bullies in the school that make the whole experience of education for my daughter hard. eventually I had to take her out of the school and I am not
... Read more sure what the principal or the school did to help resolve the situation. It had been going on for years. In the end though a great school with a very great staff of teachers who want to teach. still give it a overall B. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/09/07
OPA and its sister school, MOPA, have very high expectations of their students -- which is as it should be. Yes, there is probably more homework than most schools, but one must stop and consider the teachers' motives. People also have to stop and realize that OPA and MOPA are SCHOOLS OF CHOICE. If
... Read more families don't agree with the policies, they are welcome to put their children in their own local schools and open those slots for children who WANT to be there. Some families wait months -- and in some cases, years -- to have their children attend. If you don't have your own high expectations for your child, then this is certainly not a good choice for you. For the rest of us, OPA and MOPA are exactly what we want for our children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
My daughter is thriving at Ogden Prep. Being a gifted learner she was never challenged to the extended it is happening right now. This school is wonderful in the fact that it accomodates both gifted and talented as well as struggling students for whom English is not the first language. There is an hour
... Read more of Spanish each day, geography club (school wide geography bee),math club (math olympiad and AMC8), choir, cross country club, economics club, book club - you nme it - all run by parent volunteers. Uniforms, discipline (detention in middle school), hands on learning (science), wonderful libraries in both campuses - this school is on it's way to become the best school in Ogden area. Great teachers from across the globe bring with them unique talents and knowledge. Too bad it only goes K-8 :-) Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/28/06
I have two kids at OPA and they both love it. The teachers are terrific and really do try to give each student personal attention and challenge them according to their unique abilities. I have actually seen my children's teachers get 'teary' during PT conference - they really love the kids! The uniform
... Read more thing is a two edged sword - great for keeping fashion statements out of the learning environment, but not so great for the times when you have to go out and purchase yet another article of clothing because the standards are so strict. They uphold strict, zero-tolerance citizenship standards as well, which helps to foster a safe, fun, learning environment. If you want to be involved, they constantly seek parent volunteers for fieldtrips, tutoring, etc. Lot's of homework. Be prepared! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/17/06
While they strive to produce quality academic programs they neglect the fun in education. Plus they give A LOT of homework taking away your time at home with your kids as well. They say they encourage parent involvement but as time goes on more rules are made restricting parent involvement.
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* 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.
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