Envision Science Academy

590 Traditions Grande Boulevard

School District

Envision Science Academy
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 20, 2024

I had high hopes when my child was accepted to Envision. Middle school has crushed all those hopes. Insanely high staff turnover, bullying, no concern for the social/emotional health of students, tiny classrooms, insensitive administrators, poor math curriculum, ineffective teaching methods, and inconsistent standards have all made Envision much less desirable than we were led to believe.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2023

We have been at ESA for a few years and couldn't be happier with our experience. The administration, teachers, and support staff are all wonderful and create a safe and inviting learning environment for the kids. Our child has enjoyed their time at the school so far and educationally has exceeded our expectations. We feel very lucky our child gets to attend such a great school.
Submitted by other on April 08, 2023

My grandchild attends ESA and has for 4 years now. Granted some of that time was during COVID with virtual learning. The creative use of computers was amazing as teachers avoided recording lectures to broadcast or assigning way too much paperwork. They met with the students in small groups daily and also in homeroom groups. Discussions, research, and problem solving activities kept the daily lessons at home from being brain killers. The expectations were reasonable and allowed students at home to be flexible on the timing of breaks and work times to suit their needs for focusing effectively. As a former teacher, I was extremely impressed with the educational activities and the work teachers put into finding solutions to the educational crisis created by the pandemic. These same qualities have been shown to my grandchild in the classroom as well. As a student who is on a 504 Plan (accommodations for students with some types of learning issues), we have found that the teachers are eager and willing to make those environmental changes needed to help with learning. Examples: Some students need earphones to help block out noise, or a special placement to be able to see the whiteboard, or access to a stress ball to help them keep focusing on a lesson. I also know of instances when they have intervened to help students solve what could have turned into a bullying situation. The school counselors also help with social skills and all types of student needs. We are very happy with this school. The only thing I would like to see is more time for students to read books and discuss them with each other during the school day. Overall we are very pleased and feel this is a high quality school.
Submitted by parent on March 28, 2023

You learn a lot but there are way too many filler episodes
Submitted by parent on February 08, 2023

Envision has been such a wonderful school for my children. They are thriving in the project based learning and STEAM focus. The teachers & staff are caring, kind, motivating and make the days enjoyable for the kids. I love the early start/end times and the overall structure of the days there.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2022

Love the class size, hands on learning and STEAM curriculum. My kids have thrived here.
Submitted by parent on May 26, 2022

I love the hands on learning and project based instruction. The Teachers are wonderful.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2021

Staff are caring and committed to helping my child reach her potential. Not only teachers, but all staff member have been invested and engaged with student safety and success. Exceeded all my expectations. Excited for my second child to begin next year.
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2021

Envision Science Academy does not understand students with disabilities or learning differences. The teachers do not have proper training in this area and students do not get what they need in order to be successful. I do not recommend this school if you have a child with special needs or learning disabilities. They will not get the services they need or deserve. Nor will they be supported within the regular education classroom or other classrooms in the building such a specials.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2021

We’ve been very happy with this school.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2020

Great! Both of my sons attend this school and we have been very happy there.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2019

Not pleased. Colossally disappointing. A wasted year surrounded by entitled parents, kids who have tons of attention and behavior issues and an administrator who was so disrespectful to parent concerns.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2019

Should have transferred to public school last year.
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2018

Bad. We are leaving at the end of the year
Submitted by parent on January 18, 2018

We are new to ESA this year, but we have been pleased. My daughter is preforming above average and I attribute that to the fantastic teachers. I also appreciate the principle. He is present and involved on campus.
Submitted by student on December 02, 2017

Horrible there is no flyers that go out for anything u can get kicked off a sport easily academics are horrible everything is bad
Submitted by parent on May 22, 2017

Multiple bullying complains that were never dealt with by administration. The teachers we've had are fantastic but teacher retention is horrible and it has everything to do with administration. There shouldn't be so many teachers leaving mid-year for different schools.
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2017

ESA has continued to be a wonderful school. Small class sizes, involved teachers, a huge variety of activities and learning exercises are the rule. Teacher retention is comparable to any school but here, the community of teachers, parents, administration, and students keep the environment fun, educational, consistent, and comfortable. The education here is great, the class sizes are small, and the teachers are phenomenal.Envision Science Academy is incredible. The administration, office staff, and teachers are talented, accessible, and caring. This school, in one year, has already proven it's worth with an A grade on EOGS and a majority of happy children and parents. Project learning, recess, and dedicated teachers abound I highly recommend Envision.
Submitted by other on April 04, 2017

We just started this year and ha e spent years in public school. The public schools in NC are really not good for the most part. I really enjoy that my kids go to a school with well behaved kids and parents who care. I feel my kids are learning and they say "the day goes fast". That is a great compliment from 4th graders! I did not give a 5 because I need to see their EOGs as this school does not share as much info. All fourth grade teachers are new which I was a little worried about but it has been fine.
Submitted by other on January 09, 2017

A facebook post was just written to ask everyone to flood greatschools.com with positive comments to drown out and marginalize those of us with serious issues and concerns about Envision and to improve the "star" rating. That doesn't make all the concerns any less valid. Bottom line for me is that the school can't keep teachers, teachers don't get the teaching or professional resources they need, adminisitration and board are highly inconsistent and are focused only on the new building and parents are incredibly cliquey, especially if they are friends with the board. The sole PR and financial focus for the last 2 years has been the new building, and it seems that it will continue. Our board loves to brag about all they do, and have done, to get a building, but if you go to a board meeting, you'll learn (vaguely, as budget is always an unclear topic) they have taken out a MASSIVE loan, from the bank where a board member works, and have to focus the next many years to pay that back with the money received from the state to teach our kids. If the loan is more than the current rent, do they have less money to spend in the school?As of now, teachers and kids are continuously lacking in supplies, materials because of the inappropriate shift in focus to construction. How will it get any better now that ESA has to pay back a massive construction loan each year? How will that impact, or worsen, the education in our school and the already concerning lack of supplies, materials and resources in our building. We can't afford to be "house poor" in the new building when ESA can barely seem to keep the lights on, as it is now, Magellan and Endeavor were each in our temp building before us and for a lot longer than us, and have consistently been "A" schools with kids making growth. They also raised separate money for their building. We haven't. ESA had that "A" report card distinction in year one, but lost it in year 2, and I feel we'll drop even more in year 3. Far too many teachers keep quitting, mid year, or not comimg back, because they are fed up with no training, no resources, no supplies and intrusive and non supportive board members and administrators. We are a STEAM school with very little technology or computers. The school must shift its focus to be on the quality of its teaching and teachers, and provides appropriate resources and support.