Coastal Academy

Altama Elementary was the best school Ever! My fondest childhood memories began here from 1978-1982. My favorite teachers were Mrs. Eula Wells, Ms. Kaye Roberson & Ms. Dottye McClendon....course it was a different time back then. Teachers really cared about a child's academics & well being. There was creativity, parent involvement and most of all we acted like children and were into childish things like -playing outside, Sesame Street, arts & crafts, games,performing in school plays at PTA. The teacher's job is to channel their inner child and make learning fun and inspirational. The parent's job is to show interest, reinforce, volunteer,teach their child good moral values and come to PTA. Take the computers out and of elementary schools and let these kids PLAY and watch Sesame Street and sing songs from the Sound of Music & Mary Poppins!!!!

My daughter is in 1st grade here and she had an amazing Kidnergarten experience. She had an excellent teacher. Coming into 1st grade she is currently being evaluated for the gifted program as she is reading way beyond her reading level. This school does a great job of planning activities for the children that involves parents. And it is not hard to access the teacher if you need to have a discussion. The communication is pretty solid. My only downside is that they dont wear uniform but aside from that they ensure plenty safety of the children.

Terrible abuse of power from principal and other office staff

I attended this school for nearly nine years. The teachers were hate-mongers with the most narrow world view I've ever had the displeasure of encountering. If you send your child here you are compromising their future for the sake of your religious beliefs.

Highly recommended if you can afford it. My kids are challenged and put to work. They love the school and are easily over a year ahead of the public schools.