World Learner Charter School

Posted September 18, 2009

I had three children in this school and then moved to a larger public school. All three were behind in reading and math. We had to do a lot of extra help, tutors and self-confidence building after they left this school. The general feeling I have is if your child is already advanced they'll benefit from the independent, project-based curriculum. HOWEVER, if you have a mainstream child, or a special needs child, Forget it! They will be left behind. When I asked my child about the lessons they learned, it was always the same lesson as before, now I don't know if they do this to master the work, but it seemed to me that they were just keeping them busy without an overall plan for learning. It's best to enter this school with a Montessori background--beginning in Pre-k. Administration seems overwhelmed. Some teachers are a bit odd.
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Posted October 25, 2008

My son is in first grade at Worl Learner School. We couldn't be happier with his progress. He comes home with spelling words and asks me to quiz him numerous times. He has come home with examples of complex addition (in the thousands), and he has already brought several books home and read them to me. I'm amazed with his progress as he was resistant to reading in his kindergarten class. At home, I've noticed an improvement in concentration and focus. The school environment is very welcoming and comfortable as opposed to institutional. As far as reviews posted regarding test scores, I'm much more interested to see what my child is learning on a daily basis and throughout the year rather than at any one point in time.
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Posted November 13, 2006

The school represents a community approach to education. It is important to be an active parent participant in any educational experience for your child. This school offers regular and on-going parent education nights -- many more than offered in a traditional public school setting. The students of parents who choose to participate reap the rewards. As a part of a smaller school community children excel by feeling connected to caring adults and feeling a true part of their school environment. We are always side to see parents enroll their child and then take a seat on the bench. Get involved, ask questions and be willing to hear different answers. Education is all about stretching possibilities -- for parents and kids!
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Posted August 23, 2006

The student retention is low. Many families including ours opted to leave for another school than staying here. WHY??? For some of the same reasons other parents have commented here. Compare test scores from 3rd to 5th grade. Ask why there is a decline in enrollment during these same years. Ask lots of questions before enrolling here.
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