Utica Academy Of Science—Middle School Campus

"Blake is a very very rude person. He bullied my son (ethan) and then once confronted he then decided to then cuss me out and attempt to assault me. Please take disciplinary action against this demon like child."

"Both of my children go to UAS Elementary school. As a parent, i am very pleased with the school and our overall experience is very positive. The teachers are hard working and always respond to any parental inquiries. My children are very happy in their school environment and enjoy their teachers. All the school staff including the Dean have always stepped up to assist with any little or big issue that we had. We are greatful!"

"All my children have gone or are currently enrolled in this school. By far the best school in Utica. The staff is wonderful and most care about your children's well being and education. The classroom sizes are small which is always a good thing and I am in constant communication with my children's teacher. Lots of educational trips and the parent involvement committee (P.I.C.) works hard. I will continue to talk good things and promote this school."

"This is the first year my twins have been attending UASC. I feel they are finally challenged and among staff and peers who encourage them to challenge themselves and reach their full potential. They are exposed to diversity and interact with children and staff from different cultures which is so important in this day and age."

"Before this school came here, my wife and I were seriously looking into moving to another city, because we did not want our two kids to go to some of the schools here (both of us finishes schools in Utica, and saw over the years how the whole district is declining). We were losing hope for Utica. There was news about charter coming to the area, and without knowing anything about it, we didn't go around and listen to rumors, instead we contacted them directly and informed ourselves about the school. We are very concerned about education of our kids, and we are very picky. When it comes to UASCS, I have zero complaints, zero negative things to say about it. I look at Charter school from all points of view, as a parent firstly, I love the communication and involvement we have as parents. From a student's point of view, it is a very fun learning environment, this school has not only local but INTERNATIONAL trips for students!!! Teachers are very helpful, and willing to go out of their way in order to help or find a way to help, (unfortunately I cannot say the same about most teachers in the district, which is not only sad but scary). As a tax payer, I have to mention the budget that this school works with and how it is handled. They get significantly smaller amount of money per kid than the district gets (yet they offer and do more), secondly they don't go spending several million of tax payers' money on a cafeteria with glass walls and what not... They do not have to go through commercial contractors, instead they can hire locally owned businesses and/or individuals for such things (not only does it cost just a fraction of what the district pays but it also saved our tax money (our taxes are high enough already). I could go on for days about this school and everything that I LOVE about it. Don't listen to me, don't listen to others, do what I did, go there, call them, email them and I guarantee that you will not be disappointed with them, don't just judge them based on comments from a few (obviously jealous and scared) people. #informthyself"