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Review of Ivy Preparatory Academy

I really think the issues with this is school is w...

I really think the issues with this is school is with in the administration. I attended the 2019-2020 new orientation a few days ago and it is apparent that their focus is more on little things that don't really matter and not academics.

For example, they recently changed the schools crest (symbol) over the summer and because the uniforms stores don't yet have the uniforms, parents must get each uniform EMBROIDERED at the parents expense.
-They wear different uniforms different days of the week and if you don't adhere to this, your child will receive a level 1 infraction and a uniform violation.
- You have to pay for a car window number when you come to get your child and you have to also pay if you want your child to "dress down" on a Friday, this can also bring forth a level one infraction if your child forgets the money.
-As they discussed Appropriate attire, the principle of the middle school walked around in 4 inch, bright red patent leather pumps. I was shocked because she was discussing proper attire to impressionable girls.

- I was so exhausted form all the silly rules that they have, I left feeling overwhelmed

There were many things that I took issue with but the thing that got me upset was when I witnessed the principal of the elementary school take the microphone from the a speaker (the young lady that takes enrollment documents) because she wasn't speaking loud enough and put it back in her face. She is a bit soft spoken but they could have just told her to speak up. It just seemed incredibly rude and it shows that they don't have respect for one another, specifically the lower level employees. They also have many new teachers and support staff, which tells me that turn over is high and they cant keep quality talent.

Success starts from the head down and the decisions and crazy rules invoked by this school was simply ridiculous.
No discussion on how they grade, the teachers, strategies... nothing! Everything discussed was on their petty rules.

Final Thought:
The school is kept clean and in great condition and the services offered seemed to be good ie. after school, ymca affiliations... They have a good thing going at this school but that have to focus on whats important.