After 9th grade, when my public school became so violent and overcrowded that it was no longer…read moresafe, I got sent to Paideia. My 3 years here were the best years of my entire educational career - including college and grad school! This place really is the most amazing school ever. I remember my first day just like it was yesterday. I was accompanied by one of my best friends, who was also making the big switch to a more civilized school. We sat in front of the bathrooms for like 10 minutes trying to figure out which one was for boys and which was for girls. Turned out you just use whichever one is open! In addition to just being an awesome environment, where you are accepted for being whoever you are, Paideia has a great curriculum. The year is divided into short and long terms. In the long terms, you take the standard stuff - physics, math, languages, etc. The short term is for classes that are a little more outside the box - Sociology of American Rock & Roll anyone? The teachers here are absolutely outstanding! You can totally tell that they love the school and truly believe in it's mission. And Paul, the headmaster, is just an all around great guy. Graduation was awesome. My graduating class was 57 people and Paul made a short speech about every single one of us! I am so thankful that I was able to go to Paideia on a scholarship. I regularly give them money so that others can do so as well. I am also backing them in their efforts to take over the whole block! Go Paideia!

From the owner: Paideia is an independent pre K-12 school located in Druid Hills. The school has become known for…read morethe individual attention it provides its students, for strong academics, for strong athletics and arts programs, and for a vibrant community spirit. Paideia is recognized nationally as a top college preparatory school.

Here's "I cannot say…read moreenough good things about Basic Knowledge Academy! This school was an absolute saving grace for my daughter, who needed a place where she could thrive in a more supportive and personalized environment. The smaller class sizes gave her the attention she needed to stay motivated and excel. The option for online learning also provided the flexibility to manage her schedule effectively while staying focused on her goals. Thanks to the dedicated and caring staff, she was able to graduate six months early! I couldn't be prouder of her accomplishment, and we are so grateful to Basic Knowledge Academy for helping make it happen. Highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a flexible, supportive, and high-quality education!"

Graduated from this amazing school over 10 years ago! Amazing school and staff. Super grateful for…read moreMr. Price and attendance at BaSix Knowledge Academy honestly shaped me for my amazing future. Thank you BaSix Knowledge academy!!

I attended a charity event at The Ron Clark Academy and it was an amazing and imaginative…read moreexperience. It was very whimsical with dragons and castles and Harry Potter visualization. There were photos of students and Ron on the walls. The event was a masquerade ball and the atmosphere was just right. The decor was beautiful. There was also musical entertainment. I would like to come back to learn about the academy itself.

The information that is pushed out during the Ron Clark experience is a lot but it has a lot of…read morevalue as well. The school is energetic and provides for its students.

Everything the teachers don't know how to talk to kids instead of yelling all the time the students…read moreare bad they like to fight , argue and on and on they tried to get a medal detector but it obviously didn't work my opinion but I can't go to much into detail but if you want your kids to actually be happy, safe , good education this isn't the absolute worst school but it's no where near the best either would not recommend

What an amazing school! The office staff is friendly and the environment is very friendly and…read moreclean. Whenever you call the front office and ask to be transferred to someone, they are always courtesy and polite. Students are dressed in uniforms and this makes the school look and feel a sense of community.

If you want your kids to be more than just smart, to be Great human beings, This is your place. The…read morewhole culture puts being caring, honest, upfront, and respectful front and center. I see it in my kids every day. (ok, almost every day. They're still humans! :)) But they really do learn in a much more varied 'landscape' of people, of cultures, family structures and points of view and they are better for it. Plus they are getting all the tools for great conflict management skills, a key predictor of happiness. And that's the icing on the cake of solid academics. My kids are learning, and most importantly, they are happy and confident, they feel loved and like they "belong" at their school. (They beg me to stay at aftercare to play with their friends!)

When it came time to find a kindergarten for my son, I knew that I wanted a setting with small…read moreclass sizes, skillful teachers, and a focus on academics. However, as a psychologist, I also knew that I wanted a school that had a focus on social-emotional development. I feel so lucky to have found the Friends School for my son. They sincerely practice what they preach. My son has ADHD, and the teachers were exceptional in identifying his needs, using targeted strategies to assist him, and communicating with me about ways to support him. Despite his challenges, they never lost sight of his unique strengths. Now that he is in first grade, he is thriving. And, the beauty of it is, because it's a small school, his current teachers already have some familiarity with him and have been able to give me great feedback about his improvement. The focus on ensuring that kids are well-rounded citizens is also a real asset for FSA. My son is courteous, kind, and socially aware. He talks about helping the homeless, eating healthy foods, and caring for the environment. He gets adequate exercise and sunlight during the school day (which research shows is linked to greater energy and concentration). He is learning conflict management skills, mindfulness, empathy, and how to be a good member of a team. As someone who works with business leaders, I know that these lessons will be invaluable in his life. I once told the headmaster that he radiates warmth. His demeanor is so kind, upbeat, and positive - he never looks like he's going through the motions. I believe that he sets a great tone for the rest of the school. I can't rave enough about FSA. I'm so lucky that we found it!

My son attended this school for the first two years, and all I asked for were the resources he…read moreneeded to support his behavior so that he could be successful beyond just academics. Unfortunately, I had a bad experience and they simply didn't want to help. I even had the opportunity to sue, but I chose not to because I believe in not tearing down Black-led institutions, especially when this school is only in its third year. That said, some realities need to be shared: many of the so-called "Classroom Facilitators" are not certified teachers, and the ESE program is essentially nonfunctional. They are only now starting to bring in certified staff who may know a little more, but the last two years were not good. The turnover rate is high for a reason. Ultimately, I transferred my child back to a public school, and it has been the best decision I could have made. This is not to say the entire faculty is bad, but the image presented online does not match the inner workings of the school. Too often, what I witnessed was unprofessional, petty, unethical, and even malicious behavior. I truly hope the school takes the time to figure things out because it is supposed to be an asset to the surrounding community, not a setback.

I won't participate in any more fundraisers. A lot of my former military leaders and friends…read morerallied behind my grandson only for the school to change the rules for the rewards to be given to the children after it was over.

Wanted to first off saying that the growth I see in my son from Kindergarten to now (1st grade) is…read moretremendous. Not only is he reading, has great penmanship, he shows great confidence in his work and is always eager to tell me when he is learning something new. His kindergarten teachers were Mr. Gaskins and Mr. Pearson. Such a great team and set the foundation with him to support his growth in various areas. They always encouraged him and collaborated with me to prepare him for first grade & for him to see representation and excellence in black men on the daily was a great big deal for us. I wanted him to know all things are possible and he can be anything he put his mind too. I just wanted to say thanks and give some positive recognition And a big shout to his first grade team Mrs. Hudgeons and Ms. Sadler he will be overly prepared for second grade. Thank you guys for all that you do. Your hardwork never goes unnoticed or unappreciated.

My son has being going her since kindergarten and now is in 3rd grade. I will say this is by far…read morethe worst year I've had at this school! I don't know why there aren't more reviews. The teachers have stop caring they are only there to pay their bills! When you meet with them you can tell they don't care about teaching children! My son comes home angry and frustrated every day and this has never happened. It's only two months left and I didn't want to pull him at the end of the school year but he will not be returning next year. I feel like I have failed my son letting him remain here.

Not that great plus it's too far from the city, I'd say it's okay overall but too ghettoread more

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