Foster

This school led me to leave public schools in seattle entirely. I had twins in this school in 2021-22. The teachers were amazing- visited our home multiple times to drop off materials during the pandemic, and were dedicated, talented, fun and caring. During the 2022 year one of my twins was pulled into a bathroom, and held behind the arms while another student punched him. The incident was investigated and it was found to be an assault. My child is white and the other students were black. I am aware of the high number of suspensions for students of color and didn’t want to see these two suspended, as upset as I was- I wanted to discuss with their parents and come to an understanding. All I asked was my child to be removed from the classroom with these two boys so as to defuse the situation, and be moved into a class with his brother.The principal, Ms. Rasmussen, refused. We spent over a month trying to get my child moved and she would not budge. I complained to the district. I wrote to a “neutral board” for SPS that just sides with the principal no matter what. I considered getting a lawyer. I tried to reason that I didn’t care what punishment they deemed appropriate- I just wanted my child to be able to learn in a class without sitting next to the two boys that assaulted him. The other teachers and even the counselor were horrified and at a loss to why we couldn’t move classrooms.After this experience, I was done with public schools, which broke my heart. I had volunteered with the school, supported the staff, donated money-… but in the end parents here have no power to protect their children from harm. At one point the principal told me “your son told the boys it was ok to punch him, so it’s a bit his fault too..” I told her my son was scared to death and embarrassed, which is so often the case with victims trying to make sense of situations. I have since heard there is a new principal- so that is excellent. I do not know the new principal but I have renewed hope for the school and the students after new leadership.

They allowed a three year old to wander away and walk home without looking for him because the teacher (2) to student (18) ratio for the preschool daycare class was too high. Also the alarm didn't work. Just not kosher

I went to this school! 1st grade to 3rd grade and it was literally the besttt, so nostalgic to drive by it sometimes lolawesome teachers

They want your money, but if your kid is even a smidge different they’ll do everything in their power to make your child feel small.Academy school tries to cater to children with different needs, but doesn’t have a curriculum to support those needs/ teachers to support those needs/ training for the teachers/ a competent principal & vice principal. Instead, they’ll threaten your family with expulsion if you don’t find, and pay for, and independent ABA company to come in and support.Waste of time, waste of money & traumatized my child