My family and I love this school. We are in our second year at Amana and we are so impressed with the communication, our son's education that he's recieving, and just the family like atmosphere of the school. An added bonus is the diversity. I don't have a single bad thing to say about this school. If it went all the way to 12th grade that's where our son would stay.
To be honest, this school didn t really prepare me for high school. I was never taught good study habits or organizational skills needed for high school classes. I was taught about leadership and learning, which is an important aspect of high school, but it s not the entire thing. I feel unprepared in some of my classes, as well as when I prepare for a test or quiz. Extra credit may be needed in the middle school level but is not provided in my high school, so I came to high school thinking I would receive extra credit or retakes when I didn t. I think the main thing Amana should focus on truly is the real preparation for high school and the standards.
I was a student there for k-4, it was amazing. The teachers are nice, the teachers are good at what they do, they even teach the kids a grade level ahead before the year ends. The principles are NOT rude. And it is overall a wonderful experience for kids.
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The bathrooms are fine
I was a student here from 3rd to 6th grade, I am a high schooler now. If you are thinking of coming here for the diversity, dont listen to the teachers point of view. The kids never leave their groups, and it was hard for me to find a single good friend. But, if you do find your group with parents and students, I swear you will love your little spot in the small school. Some of the teachers are very nice and caring, but their elementary section was vary disorganized and not fitting for the children's ages and academic standards. The teachers, specifically 4th and 5th grade teachers, were not caring at all and gave the students way more pressure than they should have. I understand, getting ready for middle school is a big task, but their heads are still being shaped into that mindset. Other than that, the teachers include every student in projects, activities, and group work. Their standards are higher than most public schools, but im not complaining. My family says they made a mistake putting me here. Honestly, im not glad I was put here either, but it just might of been the most fun in my life.
We're totally enjoying the Amana experience...it's a journey for parents as you grow with your child through elementary school. Amana always strives to improve their level of parent engagement, student experience, and community support. This may not be a school for every parent, because Amana promotes parental presence as a significant factor towards your child's learning success. If you're looking for an educational journey that encourages your child to recognize their value, establish a sense of citizenship, and respect the importance of diversity...go to an Info Session (next one is Sunday, January 12 at 2pm ET) or check out the school website to find out more about the great opportunity provided through Amana Academy!
Quality school! I love that my kids get to experience field work on a regular basis - getting out of the classroom and into the real world to see how what they're learning in class gets applied. It really makes learning come alive. Every kid should have a chance to learn like this. I also love the culture - there are people from so many different backgrounds with so many different life experiences. My kids are learning so much about how to appreciate and accept people from different cultures - what an important life lesson!
Hello! I just finished my 8th grade year here. I've been at the school since 6th grade, and the teachers where mostly fine. The only problem I saw much was discipline. A lot of students were aloud to do things they shouldn't have. One time a kid tried to walk out of the class room and go home with my personal belongings, and when I was trying to stop him, the teacher saw and did not care. I ended up getting them back, but the teacher saw the student actively stealing and decided to do nothing. I've also seen a lot of bullying happening, and the teachers not trying to stop it. The education was good, but definitely other problems.
Amana Academy is a outstanding Fulton County Public Charter School. The teachers truly care about the quality of education that each child needs. I love that the school is very diverse and that students can complete their elementary & middle school years here. Their curriculum and excellent STEM program are great as well. The Amana High 5 philosophy helps enrich and mold students into exceptional children within the community.
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