Learning Community Charter School

I have numerous children in this school and it seems that the number one agenda of this school is to "raise money".All we ever hear is "poor us, how all the other "public schools" in JC get more money than us and we need help. Year after Year the same story. This seems to be their number one goal and it is shown to the kids as soon as they walk into the building with their Annual Donation Goal Chart. Teaching children at such an age to raise money is not my goal for my children and they Do Not Need to See this at the focal point of the school. Behind the scenes with the parents is one thing by my children should not be exposed to this. Also, this is the only school I have "ever" came across that "does not believe in homework". Yes the school does great in "State Testing" because they cram for the tests studying with the kids days/weeks prior to the test, however, my children "never" get homework. This is the "School Policy", which is a No Homework School. What schools do not give homework? They are preparing my children for High School so I am assuming high school homework will be an overload for my kids since they have not been exposed to homework at all.....
--Submitted by a parent

I transferred my daughter from PS 17 to LCCS. She began LCCS in 2nd grade and she is now in 7th. I absolutely LOVE this school. No, my daughter does not come home with a back breaking backpack full of homework that will keep her up until late and frankly I'm fine with that. I know of two other children in my building that have to stay up late each night, their parents complain all the time. My daughter is doing excellent because she has teachers (and a mother) that cares. I am able to email her teachers and they respond within 24 hours 98% of the time. You can't do that with regular public schools. My daughter is having the experience of her life at LCCS. I love their curriculum and so does she. She's excited about learning especially this school year. She's met children from the Amazon and a Holocaust survivor...what Jersey City public school does that??? NONE! LCCS challenges my daughter's mind, causes her to think critically and creates a desire to learn...you can't get any better than that! No, LCCS isn't perfect, nothing and no one is. They do so much with being under funded it makes me think they are all miracle workers!
--Submitted by a parent

I transfer my kids from public school to LCCS . I am happy with the school, staff and teachers. But now I really feel that kids in the public schools are learning more things. Kids from public school are getting more home work and they have test after finishing every topic. I am not sure why this is not happening in the lccs?
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We believe in the many core principles stated in their mission statement. After two years, we feel that this curriculum is the appropriate challenge for our son. Their curriculum fosters a love of learning through innovative programs/projects.
--Submitted by a parent

Great Teachers and staff doing an amazing job in spite of being under funded. My daughter is very stimulated and wants to learn.
--Submitted by a parent

Amazing teachers who challenge my child to think, caring administration who have our best interest at heart despite the underwhelming funding we receive from the stat, and a community that supports each other. beyond satisfied.
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i am a 5th grader at lccs and have attended this school since kindergarten. in the years that i've constantly woken up and spent 7 hours at this school i have found an amazing experience. My teachers have been extremely encouraging and helpful throughout the years and i don't know where i'd be without them. The school has a strong principal and though at times it can be overwhelming good way of dealing with students who have misbehaved. through my years i have always been challenged and encouraged. If i looked into a crystal ball iim sure i'd see many future years of good experiences

Despite being severely underfunded, LCCS is a first-rate school. Principal Janet Ciarrocca, all the teachers, and the administrative staff do such a tremendous job of fostering a healthy and stimulating learning enviornment for our child. Additionally, parental invovlement is high and so appreciated. We look forward to school everyday. My daughter is developing a healthy and strong work ethic and a love for learning.
--Submitted by a parent

The improvements that the school needs is based on tthe lack of funding they get from Trenton. This school helps raise the whole child,

Any academic excellence of this school is eclipsed by its terrible bullying problem which is largely ignored by the entire adminstration from the principal down to the teachers. The zero tolerance for bullying enjoyed in every JC school WILL BE IGNORED at this school