Academy For Science & Foreign Language

Posted: March 22, 2025

ASFL has been an amazing experience for my two elementary-aged students who attend there and one is on an IEP so she has involvement in the Special Education accommodations. The teachers are caring and attentive. The administrator cares about forming partnerships with families. The PTA is engaged in providing programs and resources for all families. I highly recommend ASFL Elementary!

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Posted: December 4, 2023

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Posted: December 4, 2023

Primary education (K-5) is important. A failure to teach children or supply parents with essential information to assist their students in the learning experience is a catalyst at this school. Excuses are consistently made without regards to the student’s educational experience. I do NOT recommend this school.

Posted: December 4, 2023

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Posted: April 20, 2018

I've had kids at ASFL (Pre-K - 1st Grade) for three years now. I would say that it has a great atmosphere for the kids to learn. Teachers communicate quickly and effectively. My kids get up in the morning and are happy to go to school. Love ASFL!

Posted: April 20, 2018

Posted: February 18, 2016

Apparently my Pre-K daughter's first month's IB focus was on being "Principled": "We’re learning about being Principled. This means we’re honest and do the right thing." If I recall, their story-time and some of their vocabulary words and probably some other areas of class time were devoted to honesty and integrity. Each month has a different concept.

Posted: February 18, 2016

My daughter's first year and the teachers so far have been very caring and communicate frequently with parents. I've had lunch with my child at the school and the other kids are well-behaved and respectful. The front office staff is typical--as long as you go in with a good attitude you'll receive the same back. PTA is very involved as evidenced by the gardens throughout the school and other events. The Halloween parade and the "Hooray for Hollywood" event where they let the younger children exit a limo, walk down the red carpet, and receive an Oscar looking trophy just shows how much effort the teachers and administrators are putting into it. Added bonus is the free breakfast, lunch, and snack for all the kids. School could be a little more diverse but it works.

Posted: December 1, 2015

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Posted: December 1, 2015

The teachers and staff are always willing to help both students and parents. Very grateful to have them all.

Posted: November 1, 2015

I've been going to this school for 6 years and it has been amazing! This school is great, it's a magnet school and IB school and those are very rare. From Pre-K to 5th you get a French class every day, and once you get to middle school you can choose if you want continue taking French classes or take German or Spanish . This school has special education classes and an autism unit for kids with autism. We have and annual talent show. 5th and 4th place get a trophy. 3rd place gets a trophy and 10 dollars. 2nd place gets a trophy and 20 dollars. 1st place gets 50 dollars and a trophy. You also get a chance to travel. They were some people who signed up to go on the London, Paris and Rome trip. I love this school!

Posted: June 15, 2015

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Posted: June 15, 2015

Four principals in as many years makes for poor leadership at this school. I found the atmosphere was often oppressive. There was little time for fun. Even gym glass had the teaches shouting at the kids, making them do rounds of calisthenics before they could play, IF they had time to play a game or do anything other than sit ups and push ups and jumping jacks. My daughter received citizenship and IB trait "caring" awards in kindergarten and first grade, but her second grade teacher took a strong dislike to her and picked on her the entire year, including making her sit out for 1/2 of field day as punishment for allegedly lying in an incident that took one child's word over another's. I typically back up the teachers in disciplinary situations, but this went too far. The principal, however, stood by the punishment. My eldest was targeted for being smart, and white. Yes, I said it. She was one of only two Caucasian girls in her grade, both of whom were bullied constantly. There was discrimination amongst the students and when I brought it to the attention of the administrators they were "shocked", having no clue of the level of bullying going on at their school. I regret the day I pulled my girls out of Chapman elementary because I was concerned about the reputation of Chapman Middle.

Posted: June 6, 2014

Asfl is a great school I'm a student and I've gone there since 2nd to 4th they are a great school so all those negative commits are bogus and ridiculous.I'm a student and I know

Posted: July 16, 2013

My son is being pulled fro this school this year. After attending the school for 3 years, he has lost his love for learning. His first grade teacher hated him and it was obvious to anyone looking in. He actually got into trouble because one of his classmates cut a hole in my son's shirt. He fell in the bathroom banging his head on the concrete and got yelled at for crying and was not allowed to see a nurse, nor was I notified of the head injury. The last straw was in second grade when for weeks at a time he was not allowed to participate in gym class because he wasn't picked to be on the team. What kind of elementary school program does not allow every child to participate in every class. Other parents voiced the same concerns regarding gym class. Then to top it off, one day he is left outside after gym class and no one knew he was missing. My child was wandering around trying to get back into the school during child pick-up times. He was unsupervised in a chaotic parking lot and anything could have happened. Meanwhile I'm waiting for my child and none of the teachers know where he is. I made complaints to the school board and was told these things happen.

Posted: April 22, 2013

My daughter started Kindergarten this year and wearing uniforms made deciding what to wear in the morning so much easier. You have many styles to mix and match. The education my daughter received this year has been amazing. There are plenty of projects and homework, so if you are a parent that loves to be involved in your child's school and education, ASFL is the school for you! They have many field trips, after school activities, and fundraising activities to ensure the school has the supplies they need to make learning fun. Dr. Garrett is an amazing principal. She greets the students by name and makes an effort to have short conversations with everyone she sees. The teachers do everything possible to create a fun but structured environment.

Posted: January 5, 2013

I must say, this school is a WONDERFUL school!! For all you parents looking here too see if its a good idea too send your children here, let them go because so far this is the best school! I went in the begging of 6th this year and I love this school. The only reason why there is bad reviews because of Dr. Summerville. Dr.Garret made an improvement on the school. Next year im re-applying and hoping for the best i get back in!! <3

Posted: August 4, 2011

This school is horrible. I went here for 6th and 7th grade and I must say that the students are horrible-talking to the teachers any kind of way and/or tone-and the teachers are of the lowest quality. Do not let your child go here. The school only cares about how the children dress. They only care about there IB Program-which is garbage. They are stuck on titles rather than what the kids need to know to have success in the future. I remember hearing a lot of kids say they have a 1st to 4th grade reading level in 6th grade. A person with an actual 6th grade reading level was considered super smart when it is only supposed to be average. A majority of the teachers curse at the children and the children curse back at the teachers. More discipline needs to be ensembles in the kids. It actually made me thankful for having a good upbringing and to know that I shouldn't talk to adults any type of way. ASFL needs great improvement before I would even think about recommending that school to anyone. The building is also very low maintenance causing mice to wander around the building. I am very glad that I left the school, I hope that the school gets better for the sake of the other kids.

Posted: July 22, 2011

An ok school, though alot of the older kids behave like young thugs (not racially speaking). PTA is an absolute joke with very little parent involvement. Some of the teachers and admin staff are rude to parents and students and little is done by the Principal to curtail their behavior. SAD. Eight years of mixed emotions. Out of ten ten - ASFL gets a five.

Posted: March 30, 2011

My children both attended this school and i will say that things have changed since they first started. They did have some very good teachers Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Pope, and currently Mrs. Alexander, Mr. Snodgrass and Mr. Ryan showed a great deals of interest in the child and make sure that they are learning. The space program was a great interest to the students, but was discontinued. The school seems more interested in the test scores and uniforms now, 4-5 years ago they were actually interested in the student learning and fdoing well in class. I would not recommend this school to any one over another school.

Posted: March 19, 2011

My daughter loves ASFL since starting in 3rd grade. She is looking forward to continuing through 8th grade. I love the uniform policy. Dr. Summerville is a positive influence on the students and is truly hands-on. She takes her responsibilities seriously and is able to do amazing things even when resources are hard to come by. The staff is equally committed and motivated. While some unpleasant things have occurred (and where do they NOT occur, frankly), but each incident was handled professionally, promptly and appropriately. I could not ask for a better school for my daughter.

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