Digital Arts & Technology Academy

I like the people and most of the teachers are good at their jobs, 10/10 would learn there.

Hello! I am writing this comprehensive in depth review and giving my overall thoughts and experience with this school. My goal of writing this review is not to discourage anyone from attending this school but rather give my insight on how this school can improve in quality. I wish nothing but the best for Data. To start things off, I'd like to say that data was a dream school for me. I've been a freelance editor for over 5 years and a freelance graphic designer with over 6 years of experience. I have worked with many organizations and brands across the world and have had over 100 satisfied clients. My dream career is to become an After Effects or Photoshop teacher preferably at Data. I am also a high school drop out which I will explain why I chose this path and why I chose to become self taught in the field of editing and designing full-time. I attended Data freshman year and dropped out sophomore year due to the fact that I believed it would be more beneficial to pursue my editing career without the help of their education. I also had a severe anxiety disorder and DPDR. I'll start by explaining what Data does great. Their adminstration is very professional and I believe they know what they are doing. They definitely are a very talented group of individuals with a hard working team that can help and support just about any student who has any issues. The problem at Data is not the administration. The problem is their education and curriculum. I looked forward to going to Data to study editing and design however was left in disappoint when I soon quickly realized that this school just does not have a very great way of teaching. The Photoshop teacher at the time who I am unsure if they still work there was one of the worst teachers I've ever had. Don't get me wrong, they are a nice person but they're method of teaching was very disappointing. Playing YouTube tutorials on the projector almost every day while offering very little engagement is not a good way to teach. I came to this school to engage in my passion of design. If I wanted to watch tutorials online I would have stayed home. The same goes for editing. It honestly felt like I was just going to school just to do what I could easily do at home. In fact i think anyone would learn better doing their own studying of Photoshop and editing at home than attending this school. In short I felt like they just were not teaching us. I don't even think the design teacher knew anything about designing. I was genuinely surprised wondering how they got the job. Sure they were able to help some students with basics but I thought it would be more than that. That is the main reason I decided to leave. The other complaints I have is I've seen some horrible things happen here. The physics teacher Aaron J was a borderline sociopath who I am pretty sure should not be allowed anywhere near a school mainly because he would borderline harass students and say some horrible things to people who misbehaved. I understand discipline but I was honestly terrified to go to his classroom with the fear of being roasted for my mistakes. I've never had him yell at me or anything thankfully but it was still very unpleasant and I felt unsafe at times. He has made several students cry. I'm unsure if he still works there. If he doesn't that's amazing. Other than that I would say Data is not a horrible school. If you want to learn the basics such as Math, English, Science, and History data is perfectly fine. Those teachers were great. However if you're looking to follow your dreams of becoming proficient in Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or any creative software. This school is not it. They simply need to work on their teaching methods and curriculum. I honestly don't know anyone who found the Graphic Design or Editing class helpful in anyway. In conclusion I think data is a great school for the average student. They offer good classes, a great campus, and overall just a good experience. I hope this review can help improve Data's quality.

Great school!! Like any other school parents can experience issues with teachers or how a charter school works for the student. But DATA has been great for my son. I highly recommend attending an open house if you and your kids are shopping for a school. Just remember to be realistic in your expectations and those of your prospective student. Be active in your child's educational life. Support the school however you can. Your child willow DATA.

Physics teacher Aaron J with Data charter once told 15 year old me infront of a class room of 20+ kids that I would spend "year after year going to school to acomplish nothing and live homeless" once I finally "decide to stop wasting peoples time and give up" because I "Obviously don't want to graduate" while these statment towards me may or may have not been correct it is VERY UNPROFESSIONAL to yell at a child and belittle them infront of their peers. As an adult and a TEACHER one should not have outburts. Academic achievements in this school are also highlighted in a manner that rewards the students who can flourish in a regular school environment like ice cream and pizza parties that are Again closed off to student who try but arnt able to achieve high GPA's leaving myself to wonder why student who worked much harder have to go through the disappointment of not seeing thier name highlighted on pretty colored paper hung up in the main hallway for everyone to see their "academic achievement" would not recommend for the reason of my education was only saved by los puentes charter school after this school kicked me out with the viice principle saying "you have to do well to be in this school and we cant have student who arnt willing to diversify" what ever that means I was also told not to dress a certain way and was even kept in a counsling room my last week not allowed to leave campus or leave the room during school hours. Was even refused being allowed to buy food or have someone bring me food during lunch.

i am a fing smart and a daddy becuse i went there i am not pergent than you school