Bellalago Academy
Bellalago Academy
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Osceola
Bellalago Academy is located in Kissimmee, FL and is one of 65 schools in Osceola School District. It is a charter school that serves 1438 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Bellalago Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bellalago Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bellalago Academy had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bellalago Academy's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Bellalago Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bellalago Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bellalago Academy had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bellalago Academy's students and teachers. more
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Bellalago Academy
This is school full of drama they should really just call it dramalago, the teachers are awesome sometimes there strict but the some times care about u. if i can rate this school from a 1-10 i all say a 7 because the teachers and students there i do love the after school actives there is a lot to chose from and i absolutly love it. I'm a 7th grader in bellalago charter academy and been here since the 2nd grade so the school change in a not so good way from my point of view.
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Certain grades have wonderful teachers, some of the others are okay. Administration is average at getting back to the parent.
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on Jan 12, 2012
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Bellalago Academy
I have long awaited the day when my kids would go to school. I have a 5 and 3 year old. My husband and I have been at BellaLago community since it opened, and were excited to hear that they would have a charter school for our children.
My child will be starting his first year this term 09-10, and so far all I could provide is negative feedback as to the way the registration and information process has been handled thus far. I am disappointed and sadden by this, because I was really looking forward to this experience. I had always heard negative feedback about the schools administration and staff, but thought it would be better by the time my children were old enough to attend the school. I know the school term has not officially begun and I must give the school a chance, but first impressions are everything. And the one I received on registration day rates very low, in my professional standards.
There was disorganization, miscommunication and lack of professionalism on behalf of some the staff (not teachers). This is NOT their first year, it's a process that they should have perfected by now.
I await to see what the rest of the year will bring.
My child will be starting his first year this term 09-10, and so far all I could provide is negative feedback as to the way the registration and information process has been handled thus far. I am disappointed and sadden by this, because I was really looking forward to this experience. I had always heard negative feedback about the schools administration and staff, but thought it would be better by the time my children were old enough to attend the school. I know the school term has not officially begun and I must give the school a chance, but first impressions are everything. And the one I received on registration day rates very low, in my professional standards.
There was disorganization, miscommunication and lack of professionalism on behalf of some the staff (not teachers). This is NOT their first year, it's a process that they should have perfected by now.
I await to see what the rest of the year will bring.
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on Jul 27, 2009
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Unfortunately, based on reviews, many agree that the administrative staff attitude is less to be desired. It is a shame because our children are being led by these adults in this school and children are led by example. I am a new parent of 3 months and have to agree with many others that the majority of the office staff are rude and very unprofessional. I had a child in Kindergarten and a child in 2nd grade and I never saw my daughters teacher after the first day I dropped her off nor heard from her unless I sent in a note. I even received an apology that the days had slipped away and it was a shame she had not been able to meet with me. As far as the principal, I introduced myself to her 2 days before the 2009 school year ended. I had never seen her and it isn’t because I am not an involved parent. I attended all functions in which I was invited to because I want to part of the school but have not seen the principal at the events I participated in. (Plays, International Night, Mothers Day Lunch or Kindergarten Picnic.) I also feel very isolated as a parent because day after day I stare at cars and am not able to connect with other parents of the school nor able to freely speak to the children’s teachers as you never see them while you drop them off or pick them up. I rate this school very poorly and hope that it changes in the upcoming year.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1438
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bellalago Academy had 64% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
61%
Black
17%
White
15%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Osceola District Spending
$8,241Per Pupil
The Osceola spends $8,241 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 37% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Osceola District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bellalago Academy had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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4 out of 10
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