Bowman Charter School

Those last two reviews.....you must be reviewing some other school because it's definitely not Bowman Charter School in Auburn, Ca. My daughter goes here and she is also special needs and I love this school. She is getting the help and attention that she needs and she has thrived so much the last few months. She is ALWAYS happy to come to school and she has learned so much. I do feel she is getting a quality education.
--Submitted by a parent

I recently walked into this school and 1st impression is everything..........Alot of things I'm unable to say on here due to representation ........... draw your own conclusions .......... No Thanks..........

This school is horrible. The principal lets the teachers teach the way that they want, with no attention to struggling students. If your child gets special attention, DO NOT GO HERE. My daughter's IEP paperwork was rushed and inaccurate. I called many, many meetings with the teacher and principal for nothing to be accomplished due to the teacher's lack of interest in my daughter's education. I finally transferred my daughter to another school and was informed that the reason for the transfer,bluntly put, that I was looking for another school with lower standards. Obviously, it was to discover an alternative to her education, find a school that WORKS WITH my daughter. On top of everything, the IEP comparison was not available to me. (Bowman did not invite other school's IEP.) ANY school is better than this one. In an IEP meeting, The teacher said, "Well, I think that she will have a problem wherever she goes." This is not love for teaching or respect for your kids...this is a paycheck. IEP does not equal overtime so boo hoo for you. If you want your child to be encouraged and excited to learn, no matter their level, I recommend another school.I was also an art docent! Imagine that!
--Submitted by a parent

We absolutely love this school! We were blown away by the amount of parent involvement, excellent leadership, and wonderful teachers. Absolutely incredible! We are SO happy it is K-8. The after school Kids Club is also wonderful.
--Submitted by a parent

My husband and I could not be happier with this school. After taking my child out of another local school that was sub-par, I learned what a true school community is all about. I love the principal/superintendent and vice principal, the teachers, and the staff. There is definate accountability at this school, which I really appreciate. Bowman also has a FANTASTIC PTO which allows for wonderful parental involvement. I believe that this is key in raising happy, well-adjusted and accountable kids. GO BULLS!
--Submitted by a parent

We took our kids out of an inferior school with inferior teaching and administration where our kids were struggling and put them in Bowman. What a difference a school makes!! The kids are happy and thriving and we are thrilled with our decision to move them to Bowman. We feel like we are getting top dollar private schooling for free!
--Submitted by a parent

The staff is awesome. They got a new Superintendent/Principal this year that I think is going to send this school right to the top.
--Submitted by a parent

They have the best staff in the world. I've never met such a generous, helpful, and just downright cheery group of people before.
--Submitted by a parent

Bowman is outstanding in every way. The strong focus on academics and personal responsibility is exactly what kids need in order to succeed in school and life. My kids are thriving intellectually, socially and emotionally. Their comprehensive education program is superior. The academics including science; field learning trips; physical education program; music program, technology and electives are exactly what kids need and the teachers are professional and driven to aim for student achievement and are successful in doing so. My kids are so fortunate to be a part of this exceptional school.
--Submitted by a parent

Bowman is an extraordinary school and is the epitome of excellence. The education program is outstanding; the teachers are superior; the principal/superintendent and the Board are right on target. The school is simply magical. I searched for a school like Bowman and found it! I removed my kids from an inadequate school environment where teachers only cared about themselves but at Bowman, the teachers are very professional and they care about their students and truly educate their students. The spark has returned to my children's eyes and they are being challenged and nurtured and are learning real skills in a 21st Century Learning environment. Bowman has far exceeded our expectations. Bowman is phenomenal.
--Submitted by a parent