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school test scores show perfection. actual school has a lot to be desired. children are taught with outdated techniques and current american standards are ignored. Children are taught to pass tests, but not taught to 'learn' beyond the standardized testing, and my children were told not to look further into answers beyond what they were taught. I'd go elsewhere if I knew this earlier.
After nine years at AFY, my daughter (who didn't particularly work up to her potential at AFY) got 5 As (1 A+) and a B in ceramics at Lincoln HS on her first report card. And she spent a LOT less time on homework at ALHS than at AFY! She (a freshman) tutors an upper classman Geometry. AFY's API scores have been No. 1 of ALL SCHOOLS in the SFUSD until the most recent period, when Lowell HS barely edged it out. Expect lots of homework--even over summer vacation! The Immersion System is a wondeful way for a child to become fluent and literate in a foreign language. For any language, it is a priceless opportunity to give to your child. Graduating 8th graders have the opportunity to visit China for two weeks during their final semester. I am glad I learned about AFY and was able to send my daughter there!
Definitely meets and exceeds my expectations for a public school. Actually, it feels as if it is a private institution. Teacher involvment is of high standard. And parental participation is second to none.
AFY is challenging, all classes are somewhat advanced, and the teachers don't shy away from assigning homework, even at an early age, on weekends and vacations. Although their parent involvement is extraordinary, the principal has the last say on everything, AFY can hardly be called a democracy; but it is a viable system nonetheless. Teacher quality fluctuates greatly year to year. There were definitely bad teachers, but a few great ones as well. Class size is tiny, so overall the graduating class is really close, but if you don't get along with someone, you just have to deal with it. Most cons are outweighed by the unique chance to learn a difficult language in a small-school setting.
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