Cole Arts And Science Academy

We have attended Cole for 2 years now. As an educator, I can tell you I have never seen such dedicated and caring teachers who can teach every child with differentiated instruction and have high expectations of all their students to succeed. The school provides a safe learning place for children and encourages them to be their best self. We are extremely happy with Cole and the direction they are moving. Reading scores are soaring and that is extremely impressive!!! So proud to be a Dragon!

My son started at Cole last year in the 4 year old full day program. I was quite nervous to start him at the school. Everything I found on the internet and on paper was not overly glowing. I have to say I was more than pleasantly pleased how our year turned out. The teachers were nurturing, communicative and addressed standards of education. My son we set up perfectly to start his Kindergarten year allowing him to excel towards literacy and comprehension of basic math concepts. We are now ending our Kindergarten year and I was quite pleased. He is now reading and writing delightful short stories. He also has an understanding of basic math concepts. The extras that have been cut in many schools are still alive here at Cole. Art, music and gym are still an integral part of the school week. The art projects that I have been receiving at home are beyond lovely. Faculty also has been nothing if not courteous and welcoming. Parents are encouraged to partake in committees and weekly parent meetings allowing to voice opinions which staff tries to implement. I have never felt anything other than respect from the student body never once witnessing violence, bullying or drug issues. My son exceeded end of the year state standards in January and is in the perfect position for the start of first grade. I am quite pleased with the Cole Family, students and staff.

I have a daughter in first grade at CASA, and she is thriving. They have an excellent, dedicated staff and are making great gains with their students. It takes a lot of special people, strong academics, and clear behavioral guidelines to ensure that a school as diverse both economically and culturally as Cole, is successful. And they are doing just that. I would highly recommend anyone in the neighborhood to visit before they make any assumptions based on statistics and score cards.

I have followed the progress of this school. The staff seems to be engaged, caring and dedicated. They have made many academic gains. The students are well behaved outside.