A survey (12-2004) of students at The Center School (predecessor of KCAHS) produced the following comments:

from Barbara’s class

I finally feel like I’m in the right place.

I like Center School, because I feel like I can do better working on my own. My teacher also helps me really good when I need help. I feel more mature here, and every teacher I have met have been extremely nice.

Barbara is the kindest, most caring teacher I’ve ever heard of. She’s also a great deal of help. She should get a raise!

The Center School is a good place of education. You don’t have anyone here holding you back but yourself.

It is really nice that the Center School is here. When I had no other options, I could turn here for support and opportunity. The Center High School is a heavenly place to be and I am thrilled that I am getting my high school experience through The Center School. God bless.

I enjoy the effort the teachers put into each student, and helping them succeed.

My experience at Center School has been so great, because the classroom ain’t so crowded and not too much noise. I have loved all the stuff, and when it comes to my teacher, she (Ms. Barbara Taylor) is so caring., warming, and most thoughtful. And I would like to take the time to tell her thank you from the bottom of heart. I just wish there was a way to have that kind of teacher and tell and show her how much she means to me. Well thank you all for the help, sending you hugs and kisses from me to you!!

I am very thankful for the Center School because as an individual I learn better and more effectively with a teacher being able to help me one on one. Keep up the good work!

I like that I can go at my own pace at The Center School and it makes me happy when my teacher can help and care about me more here. I love the one on one attention!

from Pat’s class (now retired)

I love my teacher Ms. Pat. She’s the greatest.

I like the Center School because we get a ½ day and gas cards. I like regular high school because of lunch and you get to talk to your friends. Some of the teachers are more lenient and nicer and care more.

We have fun and do work.

It’s a fun process, but regular high school has all the friends but I do like that you don’t have to be here but ½ day.

from Paul’s class

The Center School is helping me more and staying away from all the drama in a traditional school. Paul is cool we can relate to school work and he is a big help. He is also relaxed and we can talk sports and things.

My teacher is pretty cool. I used to not really care that much about learning but Center School’s simple approach to learning taught me that if you start at just a little bit at a time you can learn anything you want to if you commit time and effort. Now I am learning Japanese and learning how to read music on my own free time instead of wasting it by watching TV.

I like The Center School more because I have more freedom and the teachers actually listen to what you have to say. I think that Paul is a great teacher because he is not too strict, and he is understanding when you don’t know how to do a problem.

I think that the Center School is a great way to learn. My favorite part is that you learn at your own pace.

I feel like I am treated more as an adult rather than being grouped with immature underclassmen.

Give them all a $5,000,000 dollar raise for no reason and me too!

Paul is one of the nicest and most helpful teachers that I have ever had. I enjoy the work at your own pace way of The Center School.

I like the Center School and I am glad there are programs like this to offer.

I like the Center School. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it easier to learn.

You have been very helpful to me and I really am happy being your student. Thanks Paul.

I prefer the Center School over all my other schools and have recommended it to friends and coworkers.

from Susan’s class (now with Oak Ridge Schools)

It really help me graduate on time and not wait another year. Thanks.

This school helps us learn to do things for ourselves. The teacher helps a lot and most students need her help. I am happy that I got a chance to go to this school. My experience here will help me succeed in life.

I like being able to go at my own pace and know that if I need help my teacher is always there.

I really like the Center School. I think that it is better than high school and the teachers want to see you do good.

The best way I could describe both is great. I don’t feel like there is someone watching and judging as much and it finally seems there are teachers who actually want to teach rather than deal with it like a job and get a check. The Center School and their staff have done a good thing.