Orange County Preparatory Academy opened last fall in the old Page Private School facility. I…read moredecided to transfer my youngest child from the public school she was attending after a few bad years. Getting the postcard in the mail telling me that OCPA was opening was honestly one of the best things that could have happened. Before I switched my daughter I did my research about charter schools and the company that manages OCPA, Charter School Associates. I'd recommend any parents that are considering it do the same research. I found that they had several good schools, and I was hopeful that this new one would follow in those same footsteps. So, as for my review of the school... the beginning of the school year was rough, with the expected growing pains and some unexpected ones. Traffic was a nightmare, the principal left, and loads of other little things. Now, at the half way point in the year it appears that most things have been smoothed out. And I am very happy we switched. I love that this school is a K-8 school (currently to 7th, but 8th is supposed to be added next year). The school is supposed to focus on STEM, and in the fall all grades participated in a school-wide science fair. For a new school they have really hit the ground running with awesome events for the kids. At Halloween they had a trunk-or-treat, which was loads of fun. They also did a storybook day and had a school-wide fairy tale bowl with questions about the stories. The school provides after school tutoring and several clubs. The addition of clubs came later in the year than I would have liked, but we are really happy about the options. My daughter is in the after care program. One huge perk over the public school she was at is that they only charge you for days the child attends. Since my daughter only has to go to after care a few days a week I save money by not having to pay for the whole week like I used to. Since this is a charter school they wear uniforms. They had a few sales events at the school where we could purchase them and I had no problems with the uniform company. So far my daughter really likes wearing the uniform, and it makes getting ready in the morning super easy. That's all I can think of. I'm assuming if you are reading this review you may be thinking about switching to the school, so feel free to send me a note and I'll answer questions.

My children and I have been a member of the OCPA community since its beginning. As such, we've seen…read morethe school make some great strides, especially over this last year in particular. Yes, OCPA does have its positives and negatives, like any other school might. But OCPA's very accessible administration and small classroom sizes lend a very personal touch to each child's learning experience. The principal, Mr Higgins, and fellow administrator, Mr Austin, have been consistent and dedicated contributions to OCPA's improvement this year. Under this new leadership, I have seen more new programming such as organized athletic teams with winning records, various educational/STEM nights, and fun field days, just to name a few that I've personally participated in. I believe the structure and culture that Higgins and Austin have instilled have grown the school's support staff and allowed for some great momentum this year. For that, I give OCPA 4 stars. With only more improvement in OCPA's future, I am sure that it will earn the 5th star sooner than later!

My nephew went here.. Understaffed and the "teachers" aren't certified by the state. One of the…read morehigh school teachers were pushing DEI agendas on the STUDENTS; making them create a poster board about diversion and equality in workforce. It's supposed to be a school, not political ideology bs. Students were punished for standing up for themselves in unfair situations. Teachers and assistants were gossiping about other students right in front of the class. Woke and terrible, overpriced for a mediocre education.

My son went there for 5th and a little bit for 6th grade, and he had a good time with his peers. He…read moreexpressed how he loved going to school, He liked Mrs. Yolanda Rodriguez, she is a very good teacher for children with special needs. I'm sure all the teachers are good here. My son misses school and his schoolmates and the teacher. He and I miss the staff. I became very close with them. Also, they are friendly. They are warm. You can ask him anything. Don't be afraid to ask questions to the staff and the teachers the Dean is a nice person and I hope that he can go back

the teachers are a little mean they to much homework but it's good I was there last year it was…read moregood but the violin teacher was a Little too much mean

this school is pretty great ngl, the people are nice and the food isn't that great but the school…read moreis clean, and I moved away to another school and I hate it here and I wish I was back at innovation because the teachers actually did their jobs and not slack and worry about unimportant things but overall I love this school and I hope to move back to Florida someday

I can't say enough good things about MSEO! My kids, 7 and 5, have been attending for two years and…read morewe plan to have their younger sister join them next year! From our initial tour, I instantly felt that this school had the environment we were looking for. The welcoming teachers and staff with the ideal balance of play, exploration and learning, MSEO truly feels like an extension of our home. It's important to our family that our kids have a well rounded experience at school and we love that MSEO provides extended learning and play time outdoors, Spanish classes throughout the week as well as PE, physical fitness, art and dance. We have watched our kids walk into school with smiles from day one and we are so thankful to all the teachers and staff at MSEO who work hard to ensure our kids are well cared for, encouraged, and excelling as they grow.

I have two children enrolled and one has a learning disability and the staff is very understanding…read moreof this and works with my child in every way possible to help keep them on track and progress at a rate that they are comfortable with. My child would not get this individual attention in any other school setting, so I am very thankful for all of their help.

My experience at OMBA has left me heart broken and hurt. I was dismayed by the treatment I received…read moreand had hoped my children would end the year with a positive .note, instead it ended abruptly. It has left us with a bitter feeling for me and my children. I am very disappointed I had a really bad experience In this school!!!

My kids have been attending this school for several years now. I am always blown away at the level…read moreof care and attention they put in to their students. My son's confidence is a prime example of that. He went from not speaking to anyone to knowing and speaking to just about everyone. Also, I don't always speak Spanish with my kids at home, and without having a lot of family around, it means a lot that they continue to learn the language and heritage while at school. What a blessing to have this type of school in the community!

My son began at this school in fourth grade, he is now graduating this year. It's been quite the…read morejourney. We appreciate all of the input that the school takes from parents. Thanks SocPrep

As a first year teacher, I was welcomed with open arms. This community is truly like a family. The…read moreimmediate indication is how each student is viewed holistically and not as just a number. There is a true dedication to ensuring that all students are comfortable and heard whether that is academically or emotionally. Students are given a freedom to explore their own passions deeper while also receiving a well-rounded education. Teachers are given the autonomy to cultivate an environment set up for each student. This school is the future of education.

I have never experienced such a beautiful and well run school in my life. My daughter comes home…read moredaily with wonderful stories about kind teachers and staff all working hard to ensure she has a great day. From the people that welcome you in the office to the sweet security guards to her day to day teachers - too many fantastic people to mention. Miss Bontrager has taught her so much Math and Reading this year, Miss Ballard makes every day magical and playful, Miss Victoria is a ray of sunshine in the halls, Mr Meisel has greatly improved her swimming and Miss Hicks has awakened the love of music in her! Thank you Park Maitland! I couldn't have dreamed up a better school for my children if i tried.

I had a beautiful experience with Miss Victoria and she was very helpful throughout my visit and my…read moreson absolutely loved the school !

The office lady Ms. Torres has a really unhelpful and overall rude attitude. The only bad thing…read moreabout this high school is definitely the office staff

Lake Highland prep is an Excellent private Christian school for K-12. Very expensive but worth…read moreevery penny. They have the best teachers and all the students are there to learn. They also have some of the best athlethics programs like swimming, soccer, lacrosse and other extracurricular activities like drama, choir, etc.

The academics might be there but their vibe is OFF. It feels like Slytherin. My daughter was there…read morefor a few days but she came home crying everyday. They have class birthday parties where only 2 kids from the whole class would show up, unless it was an expensive birthday party. Just not my scene. But yes their curriculum is advanced!

My family and I were very disappointed with our experience when trying to schedule a school tour…read more As Deaf parents, we simply asked The First Academy to provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter so we could fully understand the information being shared during the tour. Despite multiple emails and opportunities to reconsider, the school declined to provide an interpreter. Instead, we were told to rely on written communication, tablets, and "extra time," which are not effective or equitable substitutes for real-time ASL access. This does not provide meaningful communication for Deaf adults, especially during an important process like evaluating a potential school for our children. We were also told we could "bring our own interpreter," which shifts the burden of accessibility onto families rather than meeting basic inclusion standards. We left the interaction feeling that the school was not prepared to support the communication needs of Deaf parents. Accessibility should not be optional, and it should not depend on families paying out-of-pocket to participate. I hope the school takes this feedback seriously and re-evaluates its approach to serving Deaf and hard-of-hearing families in the future.

KUDOS and thanks to First Academy for providing supreme quality customer service! I got to meet…read moreRocky Bleier on November 9, 2023! The veterans celebration was fabulous ! I highly recommend all to come and visit to support this local business! I really enjoyed and appreciated everyone's help and support!