Tampa Charter School

Posted December 12, 2008

I can see where both the good and bad reviews come in w/this school. My kids have attended the school for 1.5yrs. I am disappointed that the school only focuses on the 3R's with nothing extra (gifted classes, foreign language, art, etc.), but I do like the small class sizes & most of the teachers are very capable. The children work to their abilities, so school work is tailored to the individual more so than in other schools. I did have an incident w/bullying w/1 child &, to be completely honest, I was so upset by how the situation was handled that I have stopped helping out at the school as much as I initially did. The principle is very defensive of her teachers. If I were a teacher, I would appreciate that, but, as a parent, it is hard to swallow. As of now, my kids will still attend TCS.
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Posted December 11, 2008

My son attended this school only because it was close to my work. I regret ever allowing my son to attend this school. I strongly recommend NOT bringing your child to this school because the staff completely disregard the behavior of their students. My son and I observed children speaking foul language you would perhaps hear from adults - not children. I called a meeting with the teachers to discuss my son being pushed up against lockers and called obscenities but nothing was done to ensure my childs safety.
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Posted September 15, 2008

I have two children that either currently or previously attend this school. I too am a parent with one gifted child that learning comes easy. She is now in high school and is doing very well, taking all AP and Honors classes while maintaining straight A's on her report card. I also have another child that has ADHD and a learning disability. Prior to attending this school they talked about holding him back because of his reading level. He is currently in gifted classes and is a straight A student. He also has scored very well in the state wide testing . I am so thankful for all the support and understanding that the staff has shown me and my children. I have in the past and will continue to refer my friends and family to this school.
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Posted September 12, 2008

I had two children here for two years. The child who found learning difficult has actually regressed. He's forgotten how to do elementary level math. Every time I helped him with his homework, I would have to sit with him and teach him his homework. He had no idea what any of the assignments meant, although, when I sit with him, and teach him, he would understand perfectly. I've decided to homeschool him this year. My gifted child graduated Tampa Charter ill-prepared for her high school career. She was terrified. She has decided to stay home and attend Florida Virtual School. I am convinced the are more concerned with issues pertaining to control than their students. I felt they wasted more time trying to get me, as a parent, in trouble, (with my husband and the law) than trying to help my children.
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