Rothenberg Preparatory Academy

Hays Porter is a gem of a neighborhood school. Our kiddo is on year 3 there (two years of preschool, currently in kindergarten). He has thrived at Hays Porter, and we have had nothing but positive interactions with teachers and staff. Hays is a gem of a neighborhood school and they have so many community partners that support the students and teachers. We are a proud Hays Porter family.

I love this school, the teachers, and administration. They nurture children. You can tell that the students are a priority for them and I appreciate that in this crazy world. My son's speech and comprehension improved tremendously. His self-esteem has increased tremendously. I do not have any fear when dropping my child off to school as I know he will be well taken care of.

My daughter went to the prek 4/5 and had an assistant teacher that was very physical with her. We met with the assistant teacher and principal and the principal did not follow up on anything she said in the meeting. Additionally they commonly hold back children from going to kindergarten saying they need an extra year to mature. In my opinion this is done to increase test scores. A lot of the pre-k 4/5 kids were 5 at the beginning of the school year and turned 6 before school eneded. Program was not a good fit for my child but could definitely work for others. Ask the right questions. Just like they interview you, interview them and be sure its a good fit and hold them (administration) accountable to their philosophies, methodologies, and policies

I do not recommend you send your kids here at all its not a good school save your money