Bridges Charter School

BRIDGES is an incredible school with a Whole Child educational philosophy. It is filled with educators that think outside of the box and care for each child's individual needs. The school focuses on hands-on projects, learning through doing, not always through a book or listening to a teacher lecture. This school is still academically rigorous and requires the dedication of the student's parents to see the vision of this school through. Everyone is expected to get onboard at this school and give for the greater good. No point in sending your kid here if you aren't willing to partake in your child's education! This school is pretty new and is going through changes, all for the better; it's a place where you can actually be part of the decision making in the type of education your child gets.
--Submitted by a parent

Bridges is such a wonderful school! My son is in Kindergarten and I couldn't ask for a better teacher. We've done amazing projects in the classroom, like building a life size igloo while studying the arctic, making and glazing clay projects, creating their own calendars, and building their own visual alphabet each week, just to name a few. My son looks forward to school each and every day.
--Submitted by a parent

My Nephew just transferred to Bridges mid-year and he LOVES it! He struggled at his last school, putting off homework until the last possible task of the day. His first day in Bridges he came home from school with a project and asked his Dad to do his homework right away. :-) He's involved and excited to learn now.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent, I love being in the classroom on a weekly basis. I have such a better understanding of my child and her needs educationally, socially, emotionally. She loves it too. My daughter wouldn't miss a day of school if Mickey Mouse invited her to Disnleyland she loves it so much. They pack so much exciting, hands on, project based learning each and every day. FIeld trips are plenty. Teachers make sure there is always room for exploration, discovery, experimentation. These kids are fired up about school. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is new and still has some kinks, which is completely expected.
--Submitted by a parent

Bridges has changed everything for our family! This school is truly a blessing. The whole concept of what they stand for and teach changes how a child feels about school, learning and what it truly means to be accepted for who you are. With parent participation being a requirement you not only get a group of kids with involved parents, you get a group of parents that WANT to be involved! We are excited to add another family member to the Bridges "family" when our youngest joins his sibling there for kindergarten there in the fall.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our first year at Bridges and my children are very happy. Their teachers are all passionate about the school's vision and take their jobs very seriously. My kids are truly engaged with their learning, which coming from a world of being made to sit still and churn out worksheets, is a very welcome difference. I love that the staff works with the students to work out problems instead of jumping to place blame and dole out the punishment. My children know they have a voice. I agree that because the school is new, there are still some improvement to be made, but overall, we are very happy and I feel confidant my children are learning more than ever before.
--Submitted by a parent

Bridges is a very unique school that the children LOVE going to! My son is in kindergarden and has done so many great things with his class already like: monthly field trips, disecting squid, his first science report that he got to enter in the science fair. They have art class, music class, spanish class, school gardens, choir, band. The learning environment is hands-on and project-based, which the kids love. They do not have hours of homework every night, because there is some class time during school offered to complete homework assignments. No more homework battles! :) I love the parents and camraderie the school has. I gave 4 stars because the school is only 2 years old and has some kinks to work out. I believe this school has so much potential and is going in the right direction. My son loves his school!
--Submitted by a parent

We LOVE Bridges Charter School!! All 3 of my kids are thriving in this alternative learning environment. Some of our favorite things- Music class, no assigned seats, communication circles, hands on projects, WONDERFUL teachers and support staff, friendly environment, community involvment, no busy work, very little homework....the list goes on and on! My kids jump out of bed every morning and can't wait to go to school! We never experienced this when my kids attended traditional public school!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two extremely happy boys that attend Bridges Charter School. They are in Kindergarten and 3rd grade. Both of them are receiving a high-quality education in a loving environment. It is a pleasure to be one of the many, many volunteering parents. We are like a big family.
--Submitted by a parent