Choices In Learning Charter School

CIL used to be a great school, but over the last 1-2 years I have not been pleased. Not just me, but my daughters have not been pleased. They are a prime example of "too smart/organized" for thier own good!" So glad my daughter will not be returning next year. Their rules are just way out of hand and they are not friendly. It's a shame a school with so much promise lose what matters most....care!! I would like to name one teacher in particular who is EXCELLENT...Mrs. Thompson...I wish more teachers were like her.
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers are great! Education is superb! However, some policies are twisted and unjustified. Policies are carried out when they feel like it. My son will not be returning to this school. They are too much of a head ache to deal with.
--Submitted by a parent

Choices in Learning uses FCAT/VPK rating scores to discriminate and only admit the highest scoring children so that they can keep their charter status. Claims "random" lottery (done behind closed doors of course!!) but takes 3 months to screen applicants and make sure only the most scholarly children are accepted. Autistic children will not be accepted because they "are not able to participate in the cooperative approach" The principal Ms Kearney is cold and uncaring towards parents who voice concerns about discrimination. Do not let our children be discriminated against! ALL kids deserve the best education possible!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I have been employed at this school for the past six years, and really enjoy the cooperative learning approach. The students are encouraged to work together as a team, just like so many adults do in their work place. I would highly recommend this great "A" rated school to any parent who is looking for a change in their child's learning environment.
--Submitted by a teacher

I put my daughter on a waiting list to go to Choices. I have to say it was the BEST decision I made regarding her education. Choices is a disciplined, well organized, and a well run school. Education is of utmost importance here. The uniform code is wonderful and the school campus is beautiful. When I recently went to the schools second grade award ceremony I was astounded as to how many children where on the honor roll and had perfect attendance. That level of success is amazing. Definitely not something I saw at my daughters previous school. My daughter is challenged . The teachers work very close with the students to make sure they understand what they are learning. I love the private school feel of Choices. I look forward to when my youngest child joins Choices.
--Submitted by a parent

They treat my child as a special individual rather than just a number!
--Submitted by a parent

My son loves his teacher and this school! I have never seen him this happy.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has been a student for 5 years and loves the school as well as thrives in the learning enviroment of CIL. I am a staff member of 4 years and enjoy my working enviroment. We have a new pricipal this year with lots of new and inovative ideas. My daughter has always scored high on academic tests and I attribute this to her learning enviroment and teachers at CIL. I would not consider another school at this point in her academic career.
--Submitted by a teacher

The school is run like a military boot camp. The students are only data to the principals. The principals will smile in your face and talk about their teachers behind their back to other teachers.
--Submitted by a teacher

I Love!!!!!! this school, I am very happy with the staff, teachers and principal. I recomend this school to any parent that would like to have a highly educated child.
--Submitted by a parent