Arete Charter Academy

Reviews

• Submitted by parent on December 14, 2024
  We have 2 kids at Arete in K and 2nd and they are thriving. The principal, teachers and staff are so supportive and flexible. Every time we’ve needed clarification or support, multiple avenues are available to meet our needs. There are multiple options for instruction, from 100% homeschooling to 2 day a week in person 9-12, to blended middle school program 3 days a week from 9-2. This year we have our 2nd grader in the new reading enrichment program, just one example of the continuous improvements being made in offerings to benefit the students. Arete offers tons of extracurricular classes both on and off campus, from cooking to archery and piano to arts and crafts. We have access to several thousand annual funds to allocate to our choice of approved curriculum and extra curriculars like gym classes and ski passes. There are lots of field trips offered throughout the year and many on campus mingling events to build community. We love our experience at Arete. ...More Reviews
• Submitted by parent on April 27, 2024
  My children have been here since the first year the school started. We started in one portable at Magnolia Middle School , then as the school's reputation grew it expanded to 2 portables and a classroom. It has now grown so much they took over the original Pleasant Ridge Elementary (and former Sierra Montessori also) campus on Duggans. They have a garden with chickens and a huge playground. The director and teachers and staff are amazing and are very attentive to the needs of the children and parents. They have different options from 100% homeschooling to a blended middle school program 3 days a week from 9-2. My children attend 1-2 times a week from 9-12 so they get the experience of learning with their peers in a traditional classroom setting. Also, Arete offers tons of extracurricular classes from cooking to archery where the kids get to make their own bow and arrows to a huge variety of arts and crafts classes. The school also offers a lot of field trips that cover a wide range of interests. There is a family resource room as well where as a parent you can use it as a classroom for your children. The school also has a nice size library where you can check out books and games as well as all kinds of educational kits. I wish they went through 12th grade because it has been so great for my kids! ...More Reviews

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