the kind of school I wish my grandchildren could get accepted at ....as it stands we are working on openings at the moment
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
My child is in the K-5 class this year. Class size is large for a private school (24:1). There is no set curriculum being used and the workbooks are for age group 4-5. The Principal does not properly discipline children who have repeated behavioral problems. The upper grades have very few students
... Read more and it appears that the lower grades are overcrowded to generate income. I am not certain I will keep my daughter at this school next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/09
My daughter is in her fourth year there, and absolutely loves it. Classroom size is optimal and there is a very 'close' feeling about it.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I'm a former student of this school, having attended from 1st-8th. From there, I went to public high school and found I was extremely prepared for the workload at a public school. I found myself to be more prepared than most of the other students. I now teach in the Portsmouth Public School system.
... Read more The quality of education offered at CSA is way ahead of what is offered in the public school system. The teachers focus on mastery instead of how to guess on the SOLs. I'd highly recommend CSA. It could use some updated texts and computers, but overall, it's a chance for a quality education at a lower price than other private schools. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/25/08
My daughter entered this school midway throught the year, and though I expected her to have some difficulty transitioning from homeschool back into a classroom, the teacher was phenomenal in helping her to feel at ease, and included. The class size was small, (only 11) and so the individualized learning/teaching
... Read more was much more than we had experienced, (other than homeschool). My daughter excelled, and learned a new love for learning... she realized that she IS good at math... she just wraps her mind around it differently (and here she is allowed to explore that option). She discovered History for the first time, becoming an avid reader for information, not just because of the assignment. As a result, my daughter joined the top ranks of the school, and finished the year an Honor Roll Student! We observed this transition in her early, so registered her for next year. Great Learning Specialists! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/08
So far we have only been at CSA one year but love it so far. I don't have a problem with the textbooks being a little outdated. I think what is taught in public schools is not up to a child potential. Public schools are pushing SOL's so hard they forget about skills and having fun learning. The staff
... Read more has been more than helpful and I am able to talk to my son's teacher whenever I feel the need. They did buy new textbooks and are getting the computers they need. I love the 'family' atmosphere at this school. The tuition is low so we can actually afford it without suffering! My child is working above his level and would never do as well in public school where they only work with children 'at risk'. Give the school a chance, you'll love it too! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/08
The school has a lot of potential, but the administration is outdated. They desperately need to move into the current century and add computers. Textbooks need to be updated regularly.
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Posted by a other on 03/03/08
My child has attended CSA for 3 1/2 years. I have always enjoyed the family-like atmosphere of CSA. The teachers are absolutely phenomenal; very caring and dedicated to each child in their class. Discipline does seem to be lacking. My child has been physically abused by other students with little to
... Read more no consequences. The administrator does not back up his teachers nor enforce school rules. The books are very outdated. I am uncertain the quality of the education my child is receiving and am currently looking for other alternatives. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/17/08
As a parent of two CSA graduates who attended from K-4 through 8th grade I feel obligated to write about their experience and success. My oldest child graduated from high school with outstanding honors and has since been accepted with a scholarship to ODU. My youngest is currently achieving high grades
... Read more and is in honors classes in high school. While Court Street is lacking in some of the modern refinements, it more than makes up for it with a caring and excellent staff. This includes a teacher team with a lot of experience and several with graduate degrees in Early Childhood who received their training under one of the most respected experts in the field. I would gladly recommend Court Street as an affordable alternative to public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/08
My daughter attends this school and we are very pleased with it. She is happy and excited about going to school. The school administration is working to update their curriculum and textbooks as quickly as they can. I know they do the best they can at this school and have faith that they will continue
... Read more to do so. The school environment is the best to me. We've had only positive experiences in dealing with the teachers, principal, and her classmates. Our daughter is thriving which is the most important thing to us. Read less
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Portsmouth schools — Court Street Academy is located at 447 Court St, Portsmouth VA 23704. 447 Court St is in the 23704 ZIP code in Portsmouth, VA Court Street Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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