"I put my son at A+ ARTS ACADEMY because I wanted a smaller class size. I like the fact that the teachers all seem to care and they are working toward the same goals. I especially love the dedication of the math teacher and the superintendent. Mrs. Berkley was a major influence in my decision to place my son at A+."
Veronica Callwood
Parent of 7th grader
“I really enjoy the school and like the curriculum. This my daughters first year and we have had very positive experiences with her teachers. They are wonderful and take the time to assess and adequately address all issues. My daughter really likes the after school program and it has helped get her back to being interested and physically involved. I wish I had found A+ Arts Academy two years ago and would love to see it include 9th grade.”
Keyla Alvarado
Parent of 8th grader
“For two years, our daughters personality was stifled by a negative environment at her previous school. Since coming to A+ Arts Academy, She has flourished socially and finally feels accepted by her peers. She is involved in many of the electives and after school programs. She has always been an excellent student, but now she is a well rounded person and we absolutely love the change in her. A+ is a wonderful school with teachers who are creative and strive to address the needs of every student.”
Darryl & Brynette Turner
Parents of 6th grader
“I chose A+ Arts Academy because I wanted to have an alternative to public schools. A+ offers smaller class sizes and a good curriculum. I felt the teachers really want to make sure the students learn and that was important to me. This is our second year with the school and it has made a big difference in my sons self confidence and involvement in social activities.”
Bonitta Fowler
Parent of 8th grader
“A+ Arts Academy great opportunities not found in the public system. This is my daughters second year and she really enjoys the environment and the customized teaching styles. The after school program is also very important. This year, it will allow the students to participate in various sports, the Martin Luther King breakfast, the Arnold Classic 2006, and appear in a nationally televised competition of 4000 cheerleading and step teams. Students at A+ receive a wide variety of exposures without being distracted by many of the negative issues at other schools.”
Darryl Lee
Parent of 8th grader
“A+ Arts Academy is doing very well with the students academically. This our second year with the school and it is still progressing in many positive ways. I look at A+ as being a family instead of a regular school. The after school program is wonderful at keeping our students busy, off the streets, and out of trouble.”
LaShawn Charles
Parent of 8th grader
"I had both of my daughters at A+ Arts Academy for an awesome six years. I love the curriculum, class sizes and the personal attention each one of my students received. A+ is a wonderful school with teachers who care and strive to address the needs of every student."
Michelle Brown
Parent of 8th grader
"My family and I relocated to Columbus, Ohio 5 years ago. When looking for a home, one of our most important goals was to make sure we were giving our children the opportunity to achieve academic success. With that in mind our quest took us to the suburbs of Columbus.
The schools were overcrowded, they didn’t have proper books and they went into academic emergency within the first year. The teachers didn’t seem to care. Our boys were falling through the cracks right along with their self-esteem.
Realizing we had to do something fast because of the rate the school system was sinking, my husband and I turned to our church family. We all prayed together. The following week I discovered a brochure for A+ Arts Academy. (Was God on time or what?) A neighbor and I immediately contacted A+. After a couple of interviews, both of our boys were accepted. We have been members of the A+ Arts family for 2 years now. My only regret is that it took us too long to find out about its existence. We couldn’t be happier. Our children have regained their self-esteem (maybe too much) and has given them the second chance they needed in so many ways.
My mother-in-law teaches in the Public School System and she told us we were making a mistake turning to charter schools. Now when I brag about the academic success, the wonderful field trips, the small class sizes, dance/art, teacher to student ratio, hands on care the teachers give our students etc….she wants to refer the students from her own school.
I thought sharing a few words about our experience would be difficult until I realized I was already on page two with so much more to say. If you are a member of the A+ family, whether it be staff, student, parent or visitor, you will quickly realize failure is not an option here."
Keith & Carl-yon Turner
Reynoldsburg, Ohio |