Barack Obama Charter School

BOCS is a GREAT school, encouraging students to take ownership in their individual learning progress. They are given frequent assessments through tracking progress on Proof of Proficiency (POP) charts. By taking ownership, it improves self-motivation, and level of personal responsibility. What is most needed is parent involvement in setting learning, behavioral, and social goals that will allow their child to participate in our global society. Parents must commit to their child attending school on a daily basis, and refrain from negative behaviors. The students are made aware of the educational standards, and are supported in working on lacking areas to proactively learn them. As a parent and Compton resident, I support BOCS model of Re-Inventing Schools (RISC), working on a platform of performance based advancement rather than time based. I feel the principal, staff, and administrators are putting forth a fantastic effort in directing our children to become self-motivated, and competent learners, that strive for performance excellence through individual accountability. Parents need to buy in, and support staff and administrators in achieving these goals for their child's sake.
--Submitted by a parent

This school sucks.But they now have a new principal. this principal was 1 of 2 teachers that taught really well. His class and the other teacher's class had the highest scores out of the whole school also beating Lincon Elementary as well. Now that he is back there will be Huge changes about the scores.

his school is the worst school ever.....and I have all regrets from sending my child here....something needs to be done about this school....the childrens are not learning anything, the teachers do not have creditials....the state needs to come in and take this school over....the biggest mistake they make was when they fired the principal and teachers that ws there during there first year of operation....
--Submitted by a parent

This is one of the lowest-rated Charters that I have ever investigated & visited. With an overall rating of... 1... yes one... out of 10, I would wonder what your expectations were for your child(ren) to think that this was a great school... or a school that you would want your child to attend! Is Below Average all you want or expect as a parent! What a letdown for your child(ren)! Praise God that you are NOT my parent(s)!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is trying its best, but its sucks! This school is all talk , with no results! Every year they try something new! You can't keep getting it wrong! This is not the WORST school but its not the BEST either!
--Submitted by a parent

this is the worst school to attend. i visited the school and ive noticed al they do is play the teachers are not certified to teach. during the CST testing window the students were playing all of the day. they have a low API. The students need to come to Lincoln Elementary were education is worth something. Also PARENTS please dont belive that the school is Helped ran by President Obama they just took his name and made it into a charter school!!

has a very strong principal and leadership and very challenging programs. very good teachers and just a great school to send your children i love this school better then the other schools in the surrounding area.
--Submitted by a parent