Works Here: This is my first year teaching at Nova but I am very impressed. The attitude is one of service among teachers and administration alike. Everyone cooperates for the benefit of the students. No student is left behind or passed along - if one is struggling everyone works together for the best solution. The curriculum is very rigorous - at least 1.5 years above the last school I taught at (and it was a private school). The culture is respectful toward all and with an attitude of continuous growth. Great school!
Middle School Student: I am a student in 6th grade as I'm writing this and I recommend this school but I would start early so if your coming here at my age knowing no german than thats may be a bad idea because it a new language were fluent in and you wouldn't know one word. If you like a Waldorf style of school this is probably not the school for you as here we do do tests and focus on academics but do events as in service learning, which I'm in, today we went to an event called WE DAY a empowerment non-profit organization to make the world better with our youth. Our school is very very very accepting of all cultures and backgrounds. If your happy with who you are then were fine with it. The one thing is are school is not that diverse..... were mostly white..... but where ale exerting and racism is not tolerated at our school. We encourage to feel welcome. So are school in my mind is amazing. So think about enrolling.
Parent: This is our first year at Liberty. After spending a few years in a highly-rated government school, we realized that he concept of "teaching to the test" absolutely exists and our kids were not actually getting an education.
We could not be more impressed at the level of education that our (2) children are receiving. Our kids come home each night and teach us things we never knew. The dedication and commitment to excellence displayed by the entire staff combined with the level of parent/family involvement is the highest you will see at any level of education. Considering a change? Call Liberty to set up a tour today. One visit and you will be convinced!
Parent: My daughter has been here for over 3 years and we have had wonderful experiences here! All schools have ups and downs(or good teachers and ok teachers). However, every year has been very productive, educational, supportive, and I have and continue to see learning and improvements in my child!
Freshman: Ah, Great River. All hail Maria Montessori, our lord and savior. Child labor builds character. Service. Restitution. Tami. Nelson. Michael Flood. Going on walks in the middle of January to go to the woods and talk about plants. The metro transit bus system.
Junior: Going to this school was by far the best decision of my life yet. It has given me more opportunities than I could have ever imagined going to a "normal" school. This school had given me a great sense of independence, as well as confidence and I would encourage anyone who has an interest in the arts and wants a unique high school experience to go to SPCPA!
Parent: Very welcoming environment, it is truly a community. Students are allowed to be them selves and explore educational subjects that appeal to them, with a basis that is guided by an advisor. We are very happy with avalon and grateful to have found it. It has changed our child's life.
Alum: This is a small school compared to other public schools, however, smaller school means smaller class size, which means more interaction with teachers. I have to say the teachers and faculty are the most hardworking people and work to make the students into better people. The teachers genuinely care about your well being and worth ethic. They give inspiration to the students to do as best as they possibly can every day.
Sophomore: Very good school! The academics, especially in the sciences and maths, are really well taught. The teachers make it interesting. The only complaint I have is about the arts program; unfortunately, the SPPS school district does not put enough money into its arts programs, even though they are, in my opinion, vital to student social and academic development.