Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

Since starting this school my daughters reading level has pretty much stayed the same until I started having to actually become a teacher at home. There is absolutely NO FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WHATSOEVER!! I’ll call when things are upcoming and the front office says no as well as the teachers just to get reports that parents may have shown up. ATP my kids feel like I just don’t want to be a part and it’s very disheartening on top of the academics! I honestly hate this school and I’m looking for a new/ different school for my kids to attend next year. You had to buzz in to get the kids but once your in good luck to them asking for any form of ID before they hand your child over and/or allow them in someone’s car after school (thank God I teach my kids stranger danger because the staff does not check whatsoever)

While the school was fantastic in previous years, recent changes in faculty have left the school in a very poor state. The teachers are ill equipped and ill trained for managing a classroom. Teachers have been caught repeatedly insulting students, yelling at them, and my student is now afraid to go to school because of the teachers. Poor communication has been the norm, but even when meetings happen issues are not resolved. Learning support and feedback in the classroom have become sparse to non-existent. It's a shame to see what this one great school has become. For people familiar with the movie Matilda, what used to be Ms. Honeywell has become Ms. Trunchbull. Sparse classrooms, hostile teachers, with a focus on silent obedience over learning.

This school is one I am looking at for my child to attend in the next year. I am hoping they offer a good environment seeing as we are moving due to my employer. I am hoping to have my child attend school in the Conyers GA area. We are moving from NY and we are hoping the teaching is comparable to where we came from. We are moving from Rochester NY and our child is attending one of the best districts in the country.

Peachtree has been a huge blessing to our family and we love our kid's teachers! They go above and beyond and are great about working with them. Our daughter was out due to a friend at church testing positive that she was in contact with and the teachers were so helpful and supportive. She did not miss much since teachers were available to answer questions and Zoom when she needed help. Middle school can be hard but this has been a fantastic transition to a new school and we felt welcome right away.

I highly recommend Peachtree Academy, not only for the academic program but the administration, and the teachers are absolutely amazing. I child started in 4th grade at our Conyers campus and excelled very well, the class sizes are smaller so the teacher has more time to spend with each student as they need help. My child is currently at our Covington Campus in 5th grade and her teachers, Mrs. Bennent and Mr. Howard, go above and beyond to ensure she gets the education she needs to be ready for middle school. If you are looking for a great Christian environment as well as an outstanding academic program check out Peachtree Academy.