Charter School of San Diego

Let me just say that in my 11 years of schooling I have never seen a school more unproductive, more uncaring, and more unfocused than the Charter School of San Diego. I was a student at the Woodman branch for 2 years. I learned absolutely nothing. The school teaches through nothing more than elementary school designed lesson guides, and their focus is on everything that doesn't relate to college. I write this letter as a way of communicating to people out there that this school should undergo a major academic enlightenment, or completely shut down. I am no longer a student at this school (thank God), I was lucky enough to get accepted into a more academically prestigious charter school called Health Sciences High and Middle College. I hope someone reads this letter and is inspired to change the Charter School of San Diego system for the best. I would not recommend this school to anyone. As a closing, let me just say that the teachers at the Charter School of San Diego are fraudulent and don't care about the students at all.

My son attends The Charter School of San Diego. Before he started attending this school my son hated school. He was lost with all of his classes. The Charter school of San Diego's model of giving one or two classes at a time, and having wonderful motivating teachers, has really changed my son's belief in himself. My son's teacher, Mr. Armstrong, took him from wanting to dropout to being a successful college student. This school gets five stars.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter was never really motivated in school, even as a young child. Due to a learning disability, I transferred her to Charter and it was the best thing we ever did. Small class size and 2 teachers were just what she needed to get that 'spark'. Children learn differently, and I feel if it wasn't for Charter, she would have dropped out. Now she is a Senior with straight A's.
--Submitted by a parent

Charter School of San Diego has a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and high expectations of teachers. The students have the scheduling flexibility to begin to pursue their careers without sacrificing their academic work. Our family is grateful for the careful attention to students and the excellent assistance students receive.
--Submitted by a parent

The Charter School of San Diego has been a complete life savor for me. If it wasn't for the Charter School of San Diego and the teachers here I probably wouldn't be in school today.. This school truelly has helped me succeed in life. I am very thankful for everyone here.
--Submitted by a student

My two boys went to The Charter School at 2 different campuses. I found both their teachers to be excellent,motivating and helpful with college applications.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is not meant for intelligent students, regardless of what the school preaches! The teachers at my daughters site are more interested in socializing rather then being attentive to the needs of the student. The teacher does not keep me updated on my daughters at all, I have to constantly track the teacher down (because I am always greeted by the answering machine rather than a person!) The curriculum is a joke, it is not even remotely challenging. When my daughter asked about university preparation and requirements, she was told to look it up online! I am in the process of enrolling my daughters at a different school.
--Submitted by a parent

I gave this rating simply because of Mr. Q at the Worthington Campus. He loves his job and it shows through his students, my daughter has never been motivated in her entire school career, but with his support she has changed to the 100th power. She was never barred from the SD school district, like some of the other student that attend charter, but w/ Mr. Q it wouldn't matter anyways. I can't say that all the teachers at charter share his motivation and understanding of thier students, but he definitely does. If the day comes that a person asks my daughter which one of your teachers most influenced you it would be Mr. Q w/o a doubt.
--Submitted by a parent

My 2 girls went/go to this school. The older one found it prepared her for college very well. They can't just flunk a subject, they have to keep at it until they master it! They have 1 teacher who knows them and works with them, instead of 6 who change every semester. They were able to concentrate on subjects, instead of having 6 projects due the same day. Some kids mess up at the regular school, come to Charter and learn, then go back to walk graduation with their friends--that's one reason the graduation rate is low.
--Submitted by Gerri, a parent

I went to this school for a little while in 9th grade. My teacher Ms Lewis was very supportive and nice. The thing I did not like is that you are not allowed to talk to the other kids so it isnt social, and you cant really get any help on the topic you are learning. You get to come in whatever days and whatever time which is convenient for kids with jobs. Overall I liked regular school better but charter is good too.
--Submitted by S., a former student