Anne Frank Inspire Academy - Bandera Rd

"There were so many red flags with this place. Today I accompanied my son and his wife for a campus tour and we were VERY disappointed and appaled by the lack of safety protocols. When we walked to the elementary building, the front door from the parking lot was wide open and there were kids playing right behind the reception area without any adults in sight. The door leading to that area was wide open too by the way. There was no one in sight in the recetion area either and after 5 minutes a lady step out and went to get somobody to assist us. We waited for almost 15 minutes. In the meantime the kids were playing unattended. Another teacher step out from one of the classrooms off to the side and saw me standing right there by the entrance facing the group of kids. Did not bother to ask who I was, or if I need assistance. She just walked out to anorher building. No questions asked. First impressions are most important when you are looking for a good school for your child. We were looking forward for this one. Even my 4 year old grandson left sad and dissapointed . A shame. As an experienced teacher myself, I know the importance to provide a safe environment for our students. We should never leave children that parents are trusting to our care unattended or exposed to be vulnerable to strangers. When finally someone showed up for our tour (15 minutes later than our scheduled time), we advised her that we were no longer interested. She did not asked why or seemed to be concerned about why we were walking out. After all, they do have a waiting list of trusting parents waiting for their kids to be enrolled here. Right? Not our kid."

"I have worked here for 6 years, since the elementary school opened, originally as the 3rd-5th reading facilitator and now the Reading Specialist. Though my opinion may be biased, I absolutely love this school. It has changed my thinking and learning as a facilitator of knowledge. I have felt supported and trusted as a professional to develop my craft and to become the best educator I can be. To follow my students lead in developing the knowledge they need. Through inquiry, I have seen children take charge of their learning, find their voice and confidence, and grow in ways we don't normally consider in schooling - as people in a community. The highest compliment I have ever received from a parent is, "He thinks differently now. He asks more questions." To teach children to think is the best education we can give them. To trust them with the power of their own learning is the best gift we can give them. Belong. Find Joy. Be Great. -. More than just words."

"We have been a proud members of the AFIA community for the past 4 years, and have seen many changes and growth within that time. One of our main reasons for enrolling at AFIA was the inquiry based learning model. My then 4th grader was bored with having to sit in a traditional classroom all day. At AFIA she was given the opportunity to explore the topics that she was learning in the classroom. She was also given the opportunity to apply what she is learning into everyday situations through this learning model. This gave her a connection to what she was learning, that she was not able to get before. We now have all three of our children there. Each one has a unique and different learning style, but they have each been able to learn and thrive. We love the dedication that the head of school, elementary school principal, and staff have towards the students. The response during the chaos of the pandemic has been amazing. In a time when there is an overall sense of uncertainty, they have maintained an exceptional level of communication with parents. They have also offered different choices in learning pathways in order to meet students' needs. We look forward to our childrens' continued growth as students at AFIA all the way until graduation!"

"My middle schooler transferred from public school early 2020. Pandemic hit. The school was incredibly helpful with online programs and reached out often to ensure communication was provided. In the short amount of time my child was present she has been the happiest I have ever seen her. The school is unconventional as it allows the child to work in an environment best suited to them. This is not your cookie cutter school that forces children to sit at a boring desk and zone out. I look forward to seeing my child grow and becone more independent."

"Both my daughters love it here. This is their second year. My middle school student has anxiety so I was concerned with how she'd adjust to middle school. She has made great friends. She said the staff does a good job handling bullying at school. She gets plenty of help when she's struggling with classwork including after school tutoring. She joined sports which is out of her comfort zone. This year she joined robotics, theater, and sports. I've seen such a positive change since she started here. My elementary school student also loves it. She is a social butterfly but did experience some learning difficulties early on. The teachers were very attentive and the communication was great. She has confidence asking her teachers for help. I also like that they do not have too much homework if any. The middle school has plenty of study hall time for my oldest to finish quite a bit at school. She said she can finish at school but chooses to do some work at home. I can see where there can be improvements but the positive outways the negative for our family. Overall my kids are happy, healthy, and learning."