Hidden Shoals

Great school!! my son loves going to school and loves his teachers

My son studied there and he likes his school and the teachers who taught him were very good

My daughter has gone there for 2 years (pre-k and is now finishing up 1st grade). She has been bullied and beat up on SEVERAL occasions and even though their school says they have a “no bullying” policy, nothing has been done to prevent it nor have the kids gotten in trouble. My daughter defended herself by slapping a child back and was suspended off the bus, and iss for 2 days. The other kid got no punishment. She was repeatedly beat up by a 5th grader and nothing was done. She was kicked repeatedly and they were only separated and no other punishment happened for the kid who kicked her repeatedly. They have “lost” my child atleast 6 times in the past 2 years. This school is careless and should not be open! It has gotten to the point where my child will not return next year even if i have to homeschool! My child used to love learning and loved school and since being in this school has started to BEG not to go to school and has also started to not trust teachers and staff to protect her! I do NOT recommend putting your children in this school!!!

Allowing my children to attend YACS was not a positive experience. From day 1 I witnessed my children’s decline. Both of my kids were straight A students, & my son was testing 4 grades above average prior to attending this school. I was constantly having to point out improperly graded papers and inquire why 15 points were taken off for a missing name instead of the 5 that was mentioned in the syllabus. After 3 years both children were placed in fundamental/remedial classes, & my son whom was high spirited & outgoing became reclusive & lacking confidence was testing 3 levels below his grade average. I witnessed teachers single him out & recommend I have him put on medication for hyperactivity. I have removed my children for a year & now both of them are academically back ahead of the game testing levels above their grade level. I felt as though the school administrators were too focused on praying about standing for the American flag & inserting their political views into prayer when they should’ve been more focused on teaching our children to kneel before Christ. I prefer my children attend a school that values social & economical differences & values differences. I felt the school was clique-ish and allowed way too much bullying. Both of my children now require physiological counseling from the prejudices they experienced while attending YACS. If you are a person of color and feel like a project make sure you’re volunteering every chance you can & stay on the teachers otherwise your child will be singled out & treated unfairly. Not all of the staff appear to be a part of the good ole boys, but beware!