Compass Public Charter School

Posted May 7, 2009

I have had kids in this school since day one. I still have a 6th grader there. This school is awesome for kids that like to be challenged, good for an average student if you are an involved parent and can help with homework. Bad for underachievers. But even for them, if they can hang in there until high school and then move on they will excel in High School because the curriculum is so advanced. My only complaint is with the Administrator. She seems to assign labels to students and once labeled that is where they remain. Any complaint I have ever had with this school centers around her actions. The Board seems oblivious. The teaching staff is incredible! It seems to me that this school has recruited the best and brightest and I have seen no signs of teacher burnout. Truly first rate teachers. Good job teachers, thanks!
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Posted January 8, 2009

Compass is an amazing school that holds everyone to high standards (something many in our society don't like .. it's always OK for everyone else to be held to high standards, but never themselves). Compass protects all students from bullying and constant disruption in the classroom, however does not allow the child who is causing the problem to continue without addressing the issues (a refreshing chnage for many of us parents). Often, instead of looking at themsleves or their child, parents of these bullies or disruptive children lash out and try to find someone to blame. Never learning to take responsibility for your own actions results in irresponsible adults. The outstanding Compass teachers and administration with whom I work strive to help students become responsible adults who operate with integrity.
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Posted January 7, 2009

While I strongly support school choice, I would highly recommend to all >parents to thoroughly investigate this school prior to transferring your >students here. The Harbor Method is meant to provide a 'safe harbor' >for your children. The students and most of the families at this school >do support and model this, but the staff is highly lacking in this >area. Most of the bullying that occurs at this school is from the >administration and staff (especially grades 6th, 7th, and 8th). The >pressure to do what is right, be kind to others, treat peers fairly, >that the staff and administration puts on the students is unacceptable >when the staff and administration do not role modeling the behavior. If >your child is singled out as a 'trouble maker', they will endure this >stigma as long as they attend this school. A change in administration >and some staff is needed.
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Posted September 13, 2008

One of a kind. Innovative, fair, grounded in reality and truth. A breath of fresh air to work there.
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