North Star Academy

Posted October 26, 2009

We recently left North Star for greener pastures. The school is great in that they do a lot to make it a special experience for kids. Field days are amazing, art shows are great, etc. One of my sons had an excellent experience there and a teacher who really went out of her way to help him. If that had been my only experience I would have rated them a 5. However, my other son had multiple problems. Without going into detail just know that if you have a child who is gifted or significantly advanced this school does not have programs in place to teach them. Which is why I rated them a 3. If your child fits into their program this school is and will be a wonderful experience for them. If your child has needs not the best choice
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Posted September 20, 2009

This is our 4th year attending North Star Academy and we still love it!! For a school that has literally started from the ground up with parent support the whole way it is amazing to see all that they have accomplished. We have a 40 minute round trip every day and I don't mind doing it for the education my children are receiving. We have never had an issue with the teachers, the principal or completing the 40 hours of volunteering, I'm usually between 60-80 hours by the time the year is done. I am always recommending this school to anyone that feels their children are not receiving all they can at their neighborhood school. 5 stars for North Star Academy!!!!!
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Posted May 3, 2009

We moved our 2 girls from near by Douglas county school. We noticed a big difference. The core knowledge curriculum is excellent. The school's Accelerated Reading program is good and teachers continuously encouraging and monitoring students progress. Parents are involved and very well connected to other parents in the school. Ms.Haws does a great job. our daughters get a good grasp of Maths and English after moving to this school. The physical education and sports can be better. But we cannot complain as the school is getting new playground.
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Posted February 10, 2009

The School is really great at English and Spanish, but really lasks in Science and Math. Teaching Abilities vary widely and is the luck of the draw. Good, but to be great needs to be more consistant.
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