Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter

Horrible combination and lack of engagement with parents

Lack of staffing.My daughter attended this school in:2nd grade (2023-24). Her teacher retired 2 months into the year, only to have various substitutes until the last 3 months of school where they finally placed a teacher who ended up retiring once the school year was complete.3rd grade (2024-) The initial teacher stopped showing up 2 months in and these children have been left without an adequate, CONSISTENT teacher for almost 3 months and counting.Unfortunately this is the ONLY elementary school in my “zoning area”. This school is full of shenanigans, doing a great disservice to its children. There is no PTA to voice my concerns, just a dismissive staff.Also, if whomever is reading this goes to this school, please be sure to check the employees ID badge. All though name badges are mandatory in EVERY school district, they seem to be either optional or hidden here. If unfamiliar, you’d NEVER be able to tell the difference between staff, parents, etc.

Rowland is a great elementary school. The teachers are supportive, student disruption minimally happens and there is a slight bug problem to take note of

Our school has the best families in world. We are a diverse community that is represented by 31 different countries. Families often start with limited English; however, with the high desire to learn, massive growth occurs and in many cases they out perform the students that have been in the district. It is an awesome school community.