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"I'm beyond grateful that my 1st grader is now attending Austin Discovery School (ADS). We started the school year at our neighborhood AISD elementary school. Within a month, my daughter was scared to go to school, was ""having difficulty completing assignments in a timely manner,"" and cried a lot in class. While all of this was happening, my daughter was also diagnosed with dyslexia (independent of the school district). All this amounted to her being overwhelmed, not learning anything, and making school a negative experience. I attempted to address these issues with the staff; however, they appeared apathetic to my concerns. Given limited resources, the staff did their best; however, something had to give.I immediately toured a couple of schools, including ADS. Although I loved the philosophy and the general vibe of ADS, I also had concerns regarding the quality of the academic curriculum. Despite these fears, my husband and I enrolled our daughter at ADS. This was a quick process: I called ADS on Monday to ask about the next step; on Tuesday, she was enrolled at ADS and unenrolled at the neighborhood school, and my daughter started at ADS on Wednesday.It's been 6 weeks, and we've witnessed the power of transferring schools. Within days, my child went from dragging her feet to singing in the car about how great school is. She came home and talked about the strategies her teacher suggested to help express her ideas in writing. We now have a nightly dinner table ritual where we all go around and say what our favorite thing is that day, and that's because she wants to talk about her day! And to top it off, she's progressed in her academics, including reading. Although we're still settling in and need to set up IEPs and resources for addressing her dyslexia, she currently receives additional help from her teacher.In summary, we are so happy and relieved that we found ADS. It's made a world of difference in our child in record time. It's also one of the only places where I've felt I belong and can join the community as a parent. I implore you to check out ADS if you are looking into education options for your child."

I've had kids ar ADS for 11 years. The community is like no other because we have tons of opportunities to engage with families, teachers, admin and build community. Our children get to be themselves and are supported in every way. Lots of time outdoors and engaging with the earth, animals and gardens- all children should have these opportunities! Even more important- they live being at school and eager to return each day.

We joined the ADS community last year and it was such a refreshing experience! The staff and teachers are kind and supportive. The school has a unique curriculum which incorporates ecowellness. I would recommend this school to any family seeking a supportive environment and a nature based learning experience!

My partner and I have a first-grader at ADS. From the moment we started Kindergarten there, we knew that ADS is a very special place. Our kiddo has blossomed there in terms of academics, physical education, the arts, love of the natural world, and more. The teachers and staff are compassionate and are truly dedicated to the students and to the school's mission, which includes academic rigor, inclusivity, community, and care for the earth through their eco-wellness program. ADS has a lovely garden where the kids harvest their own fruits and vegetables and campus ducks, chickens, and turkeys! ADS is a little-known gem. Come check it out!