Children's Community Charter School

In our first year at CCCS last year both of my children increased their performance on the star testing by a full level. The best part for me is their increased self confidence and the joy they take in learning. I believe this is because CCCS teaches the whole person. We do have a family atmosphere. They teach the kids how and why along with the what so that the connections form a strong foundation for them to build on. I've had three other families, new to CCCS this year tell me their children experienced the same huge increase in learning. This school is awesome!
--Submitted by a parent

Disappointing mob-rule actions taken by the teachers and some parents have torn this school apart. It once had a highly regarded 'family atmosphere'. I am teaching my child to stand up to the bully. These adults are setting a poor example.
--Submitted by a parent

It has the best teachers who give 110% to their students and parents who care enough to put in the time

I found the school taught towards the end of year testing for high scores. Staff members were not the friendliest people. The elective classes and field trips were great. Great small campus and very safe.
--Submitted by a parent

CCCS is a terrific school with wonderful parents and students. There is nothing else like it around here. Our children have been given a wonderful education that has taught them both academic and life skills. I think that there are a lot of school out there that could learn a lot from us. Parents being so involved is a plus because it allows teachers to teach and parents to make sure that all the other stuff is taken care of! We try to make sure that we offer all the arts and great opportunity for all students.
--Submitted by a parent

Our children have attended this school for many years. Each year more innovative programs are added, such as music, bringing live animals to campus, lap tops, hands on science instruction, drama class, alternative energy electives.... There is no lack of programs at this public school, especially important when other public schools are financially struggling to keep their extracurricular programs.
--Submitted by a parent

The amount of attention each and every child is given is top shelf. Parents are very envolved and you can tell the children there really love that. Its test scores are always in the high 90th percentile in the state. Its growth over the last ten years has been constant without the governing board overreaching or over extending itself. The feeling of joy around the campus is palpable....Great Schoo!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is motivated to serve all children, innovative with its required parental participation and has an established record of high test scores. With parental involvement, success is inevitable. The school is part of school district yet as a charter is allowed more flexibility and sensibility in how it chooses to spend its precious resources. The school has smaller class sizes and operates almost as a large extended family (with some issues as all families have). There is a waiting list to be admitted. Staff is exceptional. Highly recommended.
--Submitted by Ashley Estep-Earley, a parent

This school is run by parents, great concept--doesnt work. Staff is unwilling or unable to discipline certain children of board members or prominent parents. This school's reputation of snobbery is, unfortunately, not unfounded. Also, dont be fooled by the test scores. The school's strict requirements for parent volunteers only during normal word day hours, makes it impossible for most 'average' students to attend. Special Ed students are made to transport out to other schools for part of the day, putting the burden of transportation on, you guessed it, the parent. No special Ed child or child with only 1 parent or a child where both parents work during the day can easily attend this school.
--Submitted by Concerned Parent, a parent