Testimonials
Great Schools and Parent Comments
"The Healthy Learning Academy has one of the most comprehensive and dynamic approaches to learning that I have ever seen. This school provides an intimate and nurturing learning environment and rigorously challenges the children to advance and discover concepts through an amazing range of devices. They focus on the well-being of the whole child. They include physical fitness, emotional stability', and do not lose ground academically. The other benefit of their approach is the engagement of the PARENTS in the educational process though volunteering their time. An engaged parent leads to a confident and intelligent child."
"Healthy Learning Academy has such a wonderful program! They really focus on well-rounded learning and development for ALL of the children who attend the school. There is a lot of attention to the relation between physical, mental, and emotional health. The children in this school are challenged, but they are given all of the tools they need for success. My nephew is in first grade and has been attending since he began kindergarten. Other children I am close to who attend other schools are studying far less advanced curriculum, and yet still not comprehending as well. The one-on-one time is amazing. The children have yoga, PE, and recess every day, still get field trips, and don't get 'drilled' for the state-mandated testing - but still score as well as(and far above, in many cases) other schools."
"If you are looking for a smaller, more hands on environment for your child, this is it! My daughter loves this school. She gets yoga, PE and recess, thank goodness, and an environment where she can learn at her own pace. The faculty is so nice and caring. This is a great way to start a child into school. She's so excited to learn and that is the most important thing to me. What a bonus and oh so smart that the school promotes healthy eating habits as well."
"Personally, as a parent with a daughter currently attending HLA, I must give HLA very, very high ratings in every regard. The quality of the teachers is superior. The ratio of teacher and student is just right. The first and second grade students are taught by the principal of the school and are taught well. All students seem to learn and learn well. Personal time and attention is given to each and every child. I am thoroughly satisfied and pleased with HLA and its staff."
"We do are amazed at what the administration, the teachers, and staff are doing every day with the kids at Healthy Learning. I visited schools and attended classes of many, many private, public and charter schools in and around Gainesville over a 6 month period before deciding where to send my child. The teachers, the energy, and mission of Healthy Learning are finer than any other school. "
Comments from Our Green Effect Grant Page
"I am 69. My grandson started kindergarten and me volunteering two years ago. Our motto Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Planet are taught by example to our "Kids". We are growing. We need space to continue teaching by example.” “I am a parent of a child that attends HLA. Wonderful things are happening at this school...building a green school would not only produce children with greater understanding of and respect for the planet, but would also impact the community as a whole. It would serve as a beacon of hope to those wishing to conserve the earth for all those who come after us.”
“My son just finished his first year at the Health Learning Academy and we are so grateful that we have had the opportunity to send him to such a well rounded, grounded and conscientious school. It is our children who are inheriting the planet and that is where change is going to truly become innate and second nature. This grant is an investment in the future and the Healthy Learning Academy is exactly that. I know it may be one small school but it is making one big attempt at change for the better. Healthy mind, healthy body, healthy planet!”
“My son too just finished his first year at Healthy Learning Academy and we have all learned so much from his experiences. Teaching our children to care for themselves, their environment, and their education will provide for a better future for everyone. Being able to show the rest of our community how to make changes in our schools and buildings will be just the beginning of a growing trend. This grant would be the start of something great for all of our community and beyond.”
“I am impressed with this school and its mission. I commend this school in it's approach to teach, from the beginning of each child's school years, the importance of staying fit and healthy and to assist in providing this earth it's best chance of survival for all generations to come.”
“I am a grandmother to a "just graduated kindergarten" at HLA. I am thrilled that he has the best of the best school to attend. His experience at Healthy Learning Academy will impact his entire life, as well as impacting our earth, in such wonderful ways. HLA deserves this grant and 50 more like it! Just think what a HLA with grades K - 12 could accomplish! My only wish is that every child in the USA could attend a school like Healthy Learning Academy...what kind, gentle, conscientious and motivated children we would all have for the greater good of our planet.”
“Every time I visit Healthy Learning Academy I am impressed by the way the school's mission is carried out in daily activities. In addition to great academic progress, my granddaughter is so knowledgeable about healthy and environmentally friendly practices. This fall will begin her third and final year - unless we can expand this school and its far reaching concepts. Gainesville is such a perfect place for new and green technology to grow along with our young children's hearts and minds.”
“As a mom with a new kindergarten student next year, I cannot tell you how excited we are to have found such an innovative charter school. Not only do they care about our children's education, they care about their health and well being. Going green is a terrific step in securing our earth's health as well as our children’s. HLA will use this award money to build a "green school" and expand to 5th grade so it's important message of caring for ones body, mind and planet can reach more children. Go Green!”
“I am a grandmother of an incoming first grader. Since family members' school volunteering is part of this school's plan, I have enjoyed being part of my grandson's education. My grandson has learned not only the academics, but the importance of taking care of his body and his environment. He even suggested a bike ride to the ice cream store, rather than driving, to save on gas and pollution! Keep up the good work!”