Austin, United States
9303 FM 969
N/A
+1 5126740700
Now I'd be lying if I said that the middle school is all amazing, I will admit. But I can tell you, it's hard to find an affordable safe school like ADS anywhere else. The teachers are good hearted people with good intentions and love and passion for their students. The students are people of good moral character although it is a small school. You don't come to ADS for the academics. You come to experience the joy of having a safe place to grow with kind people on your team. And even so, the academics are great. We have excellent social emotional learning and a project based learning system that is fun for kids to do. ADS has motivated me to love being at school. And truly that is the goal of every school.
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My family has really enjoyed our first year as part of the ADS community. My kiddo has made authentic friends, been nurtured by his teachers, learned so much, and had a ton of fun adventures. We're looking forward to next year!
The concept behind this school is excellent, however academic delivery is lacking. Insufficient time is spent on academics-for example, 5th grade math is only taught twice weekly. Students can't master these dificult concepts in only 2 days per week. 5th grade standards were the 8th grade standards to just a couple of years ago. Minimum state standards for concepts are not being taught across all areas of academic focus. The administration lacks professionalism and will not respond to parents who seek to address concerns with them. Your child will know how to recycle and groom chickens if they attend, however, they will lack the basic academics skills needed to be successful in life. Their ratings on STAAR are terrible and they have a subpar passing rate because the teachers and children are too busy running around putting on plays instead of focusing on academics.
ADS now has great ratings academically. Also, they have an eco-wellness program, conduct classes outdoors, and employ creative teaching methods like project-based learning. We're very pleased we switch to this free public charter.
ADS is fabulous. We have been so pleased with this creative and supportive academic community. Our children are thriving with more exercise and outdoor time than the typical school; with the focus on social emotional wellbeing that creates a warm friendly student body and with an individual approach to teaching that does not use state testing as the guide but a wholistic approach to all subject levels including math and reading. Love this school and all they represent!
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