Some of my siblings and family went to this school. The teachers are very nice and passionate about…read moreteaching. They are patient and they also try to get the parents involved with doing homework assignments due at the end of each school week. They also have a diverse group of students which is nice to see. I would highly recommend this school for families who live in the area.

I called because I wanted information about the school for my son and the receptionist gave me a…read moreshort version and hung up in my face like she wasn't interested in giving me information. Very rude

This is one of the most sought after elementary schools (according to real estate agents). It has…read more32 open classrooms (most don't have all 4 walls and instead have rolling pods and bookshelves for dividers) for K-5th with one class for pre-K. They recently built a new playground and gym in the past ten years - when I was there we had to do chair aerobics in the cafeteria on rainy days because there was no gym. The teachers and administrators continue teaching here for years because of the great support from the parents in the area. Classrooms are never overcrowded, and I can't recall a time when they had to use trailers. It's my dear alma mater and there is nothing bad I could say about this school; most of my great childhood memories took place here - the spring festivals, field days, sock-hops, and fall carnivals.

We love the Waldorf school! We moved and it's to far to drive. Any child who gets the opportunity…read moreto experience such a nurturing environment will have such a different perspective and appreciation of their environment and the world.

The Waldorf School has been a magical experience for our daughter, especially during such uncertain…read moretimes. The quality of teachers and administration is beyond amazing. The community is open-hearted and the education and social setting has allowed our daughter to transform her anxiety into confidence and joy. Simply put, she LOVES school and begs me to let her stay as long as possible in aftercare. The way the administration has reinvented in-person learning during the pandemic is nothing short of inspirational. The outdoor classrooms are located on 6-acre, wooded campus that is buzzing with excitement, music and laughter. As an adult what I've discovered in my career (and life) is that I'm happiest during moments of being creative. This being said, the most significant thing I've witnessed in our daughter's journey at Waldorf is a blossoming of her inherent creativity which translates into more moments of happiness. As a mother I couldn't want anything more for my child. If you're looking for a heart-centered school that will nurture child's hunger to learn, grow and be be happy, I strongly encourage you to schedule a tour and whiteness the beauty of this education and school!

Best school in APS! Love our principal, love our teachers, and love the transparency and familial…read moreinvolvement BPA to which BPA is committed.

This is a fantastic school!! There is an international community that is unparalleled at other…read moreprivate schools in Atlanta. The school is adding a 3-year-old immersion preschool program in Fall 2012. They also have 4- and 5-year old Kindergarten and 1st through 12th grade following the International Baccalaureate program. It is a beautiful campus and getting better all the time!

From the owner: Atlanta International School offers all three International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to over…read more1350 U.S. and international students from three-year-old kindergarten to grade 12. Rigorous academics are enriched by a world-class language acquisition program, which begins with a full-immersion preschool program in Spanish, French and German. The school offers STEM-and STEAM-endorsed and bilingual diplomas in addition to the prestigious IB diploma. Beyond the classroom, AIS students participate in award-winning performing and fine arts opportunities, competitive athletics and global experiential learning.

This school is awesome. I'm just gushing out how happy it makes me when I think of this place…read more I came here this past weekend for the Hands On Atlanta Discovery Program. The school facilities were pretty nice - walls decorated with school decorations and students' works. Very colorful setting that encouraged a safe space for learning. For a Saturday morning program, I was very impressed by the involvement and presence of the school administration. Teachers and the principal arrived on time, ready to engage with the students. Good teachers really don't get enough praise for their dedication. Students also arrived by school bus, which is a reliable and efficient way for students to get to a school program on the weekends - so cool! The thing that really topped it off for me was the diversity in the student population. The student body represents 31 different countries... yes THIRTY ONE countries. Most are children of refugees and come without an English background. You definitely would not be able to tell the latter because these kids were engaged throughout the program, displaying proficient in learning/comprehension. I am all for children growing up with diverse group of friends and learning cultural values early on in life. It's something that won't do harm in their future. S/o to Kenny because according to him, I'm the "same language as him." Awwwwww.

from the administration to the bus drivers... rude asf. it's the first day, there's parents with…read morekindergartens why would we know the "expectations " with no information in a email or anything

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!

As a former teacher of The Academy of Scholars for several years, I am saddened to read some of the…read morenegative and false reviews of the school and their current Chief Learning Officer, Ms. Stacy Lambert-Johnson. As a veteran teacher of the school, I know that the entire administration treats all of their employees with nothing but kindness and respect. The school provides an outstanding education for families in Atlanta's surrounding communities. Like most private schools, they hold their staff to very high standards, but nonetheless standards that are achievable for teachers who are passionate, present, hardworking, and truly want to teach. From what I have witnessed, they believe teachers should educate their students because it is their passion. I can imagine that as a prospective parent, you would want nothing less. Ms. Lambert-Johnson and the rest of the administration work harder than any other team I have had the privilege of working with. They take pride in the school and believe that all of their children deserve a quality education. They are genuinely involved with their staff's well-being and want nothing but the best for all of the individuals that they connect with each day. Ms. Lambert- Johnson and the administration take the time and effort to get to know each employee and honor their beliefs, philosophies, and interests. If teachers have a suggestion, they are receptive and respectful to their ideas. If they have been stern with an employee or given a consequence, it is because that employee's actions were not in the best interest of the child. Like all great places of work, the administration's prerogative is simple - do your job well because the families we work for deserve it. I believe that these negative reviews are a reflection of one disgruntled employee's feelings, and it is so disappointing that an educator would feel the need to degrade someone who gives their heart and soul to the school and all of the people who belong to it. I am proud to be a former teacher of the Academy of Scholars and would highly recommend it to fellow educators and families. I pray that if you have seen a negative review, you look beyond it and get to know The Academy of Scholars and the administration for who they truly are- a community of educators who are interested in nothing but educating children to their fullest potential in the most nurturing and supportive environment possible.

I waited a few years after leaving this school to write this review. My daughter attended Pre-K,…read moreKindergarten and 1st grade before we decided that we had to move on. Our initial decision to send her there was because we wanted a full Pre-K program and the children were exposed to coding, Spanish, bible class, etc. Pre-K was pretty good for us and our family. Kindergarten is the time that my daughter started experiencing some academic problems. It became very test and assessment heavy. However, her teacher was pretty good and we got through it with only a few hiccups. However, there were recommendations of what to do over the summer. However, we had her in Kumon all school year and even started with an additional in-person tutor. 1st grade was a disaster for various reasons. The expectations of the "scholars" became increased and elevated. My daughter seemed to be falling behind even though she was assessed and put in the advanced groups. 1st the ELA teacher for my daughter never showed back up to work a couple weeks into school. Her Kindergarten teacher (who had left) came back temporarily and things were going pretty well. Then at the end of the semester she left for good and multiple switches and transition with staff (not teachers) and teachers made it complicated. I met with teachers, head teachers and even the principal. I was not alone and several other parents did the same thing for their children. Nothing was done and no efforts were made to address any concerns. It was very stressful! The amount and levels of work the students had to do were way too much. At one point, there were four tests/quizzes a week on top of projects. Well once we got out of the school for 2nd grade, her ELA teacher immediately recognized that our daughter was having a harder time and recommmended we get her evaluated for learning differences. It turns out our daughter was dyslexic and it accounted for a lot of the issues we had encountered. It is not AOS' fault that our daughter was dyslexic, but I do hold the "educators" accountable for not being knowledgeable enough (with all the testing and work) to identify that may be a possibility. My honest suggestion is that if you have a gifted child that will thrive in any environment, this may be the school for you. However, if you want an environment with appropriate grade level work, knowledgeable educators and faculty and administrators that care about all students not just the top 10% of all children, choose a different school. My daughter was sad to leave because they do become like family. Loved that the staff knew her by name, smiled when she walked in and even gave hugs as she walked into the classrooms. This was the part I missed as a parent. However, she LOVES her new school and we are working on remediating her ELA skills with outside help as well as the protections of special education in public schools. I just wonder how her educational trajectory would have been different, if the educators at AOS would have been more knowledgeable about learning differences. I would have had to move her regardless, but she would have had less need for remediation with the right help at the beginning. Almost every parent/family we went to school there with have left for different reasons. I do not know if it is true, but some former parents believe the owners are only interested in the financial gains and not truly the education and cultivating a great educational staff. Oh and make sure you read the fine print about unenrolling! I know a family currently in litigation about having to pay a full year of tutition because they did not unenroll by the deadline, although their kids do not attend the school anymore.

What an awesome school! It has been a neighborhood school for over 50+ years. The building still…read morelooks like the original. It is a small school with some of the most amazing teachers. They have a great program for children who need a little extra help too. The drop off/pick up here is simple. They are very involved in the community too. They have an edible garden that they grow veggies in. This school needs an updated playground and at one time, Lowe's and 11Alive said that they were upgrading it, but I am not sure why they have not as of yet. Hmmm.... I highly recommend this school!

Okay. I don't go to this school lolz =P And I don't even have kids yet…read more But, I live in the area and my sister, who does have a lil girl, is looking to move closer to me (Yay! =)), and wanted to check out some of the elementary schools in the local area. She's not looking to move til the end of summer, but getting her ducks in a row early. :) Anyway, I went with her on a tour of the school to check it out. It's pretty nice. It's definitely an older school, but I kinda like that - it gives it a nice old-world feel of the days when innocence was a bit more the norm. All of the teachers and staff seemed so nice and friendly and they were all very knowledgeable. The way it's built, there's a cute little courtyard in the middle of the school and that's really neat. They have a big cafeteria, with one of those stages up front :) A nice big gym in its own building for the kiddies to play their games and exercise. A very nice little library. The outside is pretty huge out back, with some basketball courts and a nice wooded area. The playground was pretty lacking though. But when I asked about it, they said that actually they are building a new, better and bigger one this very month! They have a dedicated system for disadvantaged children and they do participate in the pre-K lottery thing, which my sis was really excited about =P. It's literally right in the middle of a big neighborhood (it borders on mine), so it's REALLY convenient if you live in the area. And of course being Asian, we were concerned about racial diversity - but no need - walking around we saw students from everywhere, so that's really nice too.

We have had a great experience at GAC. We have four students with various interest and ways of…read morelearning. I have two that have dyslexia that came in remediated, but they do have a remediation program. There is academic support. Those teachers are amazing and push into the classroom in elementary school. the teachers are supportive, communicative, and available accessible and connected with our kids. My kids are involved in sports music, dance, arts , theater. There are a lot of opportunities to be outward facing service projects, mission trips. While I appreciate that, my kids are taught the Bible and a relationship with Jesus and the teachers reflect that my kids also have a diverse group of friends that come from different religious backgrounds, economic, backgrounds, and political backgrounds, which aren't emphasized, but there is a variety of demographic. My son instance has friends that are Hindi, Punjabi, agnostic. My kids are taught not just about Christian world views, but different religious world views, different scientific views like evolution in biology (which someone for some reason said they aren't taught) and they're taught from a scientific standpoint not trying to dispute the scientific theory. As rhe get older, they have opportunities to question, debate, express their opinions in different classes and that's encouraged because they don't want the kids to be programmed robots. As I stated earlier, their families of different economic backgrounds, but that is not something that is known or something that at least for my kids they don't care if they have a lot of money or don't have a lot of money. It's just not important in the grand scheme of things. They have a diverse group of friends and I find that a lot of my friends kids find their niche. They find their people because there's so much variety and diversity. Well, they do a annual fun fundraiser. You could donate a dollar and still participate with zero judgment or not at all. There is a level of understanding from learning disabilities to economic to religious backgrounds that is accepted without judgment. Of course there's gonna be jerk kids at every school, but that's the minority and not the majority.

No school is perfect and everyone has their flaws. There is always something going on that we as…read moreparents and teachers can't figure out. My daughter has been there for 3 years and enjoys it. Her principal is awesome along with her supporting staff. GAC reminds me of DODDEA schools because often times the teachers children attend school there as well. Therefore they get the skinny on somethings going on due to their kids. My son loved his teachers and administrators to include the Principal. He stated there are things that happen that he was not happy with and did not want to go back. Had nothing to do w the teachers or administration. We are minorities and I have always been treated with the outmost respect from each principal on all 3 levels. I am disappointed some May feel this way but me and my family bleed GAC all day. GAC 4 life. Happy holidays