Wayne Preparatory Academy

600 Tommys Road

School District

Wayne Preparatory
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 03, 2023

Elementary school was fine, but once the administration switched and the original Director of WPA left--the school went downhill. They only care about a buck now. They intake kids who get kicked out of public schools due to behavior and allow the good students to suffer because of it. Ultimately, the ones taking the spear of it all are the teachers, parents, and staff that really care about their kids'/students' education. WPA do better--you were created to be a choice school for parents who didn't want their children to attend public schools; not a backup plan for the bad kids who get dropped from public schools.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2018

Very good! My kids have excelled here!
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2018

My son has been injured too many times at this school. Mr. Twitty does not take bullying very serious.
Submitted by parent on November 12, 2017

Enrolling my child was the worst mistake I've made as a parent. This school sounds amazing when you take the tour but reality is very different
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2017

We have loved every minute of being at this school. My daughter has grown and thrived while attending Wayne Prep. The teachers have been good with communicating, and with working with our scholar on her goals. The environment is fun yet studious. I love that they teach leadership right along with the basic subjects.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2017

The school has a long way to go to be where they want it. Our two children attended 3rd and 5th there last year starting in December. Everyone/everything seemed to good to be true and at the being of 4th and 6th we learned that was sadly true. We have always had our children in a public school setting and being military it's hard enough already to relocate and find a good school system for your children etc. So we heard about Wayne prep through a friend that was enrolling her son and figured we would check it out. Sad part is when you do the tour all these amazing things are told and then that all fades over time and you realize that's not the case. If you don't have the funds to expand then don't announce at a board meeting you are going to. If you aren't gonna make 6th have a middle school feel to it and have lockers and a newspaper etc then don't mention it to the students. We pulled our two children at the being of the 2016-2017 school year and put them back in public school where they are thriving and wanting to go to school again. I'm sure this school will be as amazing as they have set out to be at some point, but it won't be anytime soon in our opinions. My point of even writing a review is to point out that we had high hopes but we're told one thing and the outcome was not what we expected. Last thing when we pulled them it wasn't questioned or no one showed concern. If you don't find out why there is a high turn over and get feedback then you can't better the school and nothing is gonna change. So disappointing
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2016

My daughter who is in 3rd grade had been in public school up until this year. She has had an IEP since she was in Pre-school. In kindergarten, her teacher didn't follow her IEP at all, and while in 1st and 2nd grade they did better at following it. But it wasn't until this year at Wayne Preparatory Academy that we had a fully detailed IEP meeting that not only laid out what they had found in the results from her previous year retesting(since she turned 8) they laid out the plan in full detail in what they expect her to accomplish by the end of the year. I have been very Pleased with the communications the teachers have with the parents. This is the first time I feel like my daughter is truly understanding the work and excelling! Though this school is only a few years old I feel they are doing an amazing job!
Submitted by other on August 30, 2016

My children were in public school here in the district and were horribly bullied and were not properly set up for IEP's and 504's. Upon starting WPA not only did they continue to follow the prior 504 they helped make them better and had proper professional testing done on our daughter. The leadership and personal skills they need as well in their adult daily lives is as important or even more important in my opinion than tests scores. Overall we've started our second year and my kids love love love wpa!
Submitted by parent on September 20, 2015

We love this school! My kids are excited to go and the teachers communicate with parents about what is going on with your children.
Submitted by other on May 02, 2015

. There seems to be a sense of nepotism at the school in some of the hiring practices. The school needs better leadership that actually promotes teaching the basics as opposed to worrying about extra programs that do not work. I just learned that the teachers are given a 1 year contract. Half of the teachers will not return next year. This sucks, I'm sending my child back to the public school. I was interviewed for a teaching position but I need long term employment.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2014

Wayne Preparatory Academy is a school that teaches our children the skills needed to become leaders in today's world! The teachers are topnotch, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the Principle (Dr. Forgette) is leading this school to excellence! Both of my children have had many difficulties being in the public school system until this year!!! My children are now more excited to learn and be a part of the community. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with Mrs. Preskitt (3rd grade teacher), Mr. Frederick (4th grade teacher), and Mrs. James (EC Coordinator). Thank you Wayne Prep for making such a huge impact on my family!!!