American Indian Public Charter School

This school is horrible. There is bullying, disrespect, and rudeness that even the teachers take part in. Teachers expect students to be like robots, social life, fun, happiness, and freedom of speech are all discouraged. For people who may have kids with a attitude or behavior problem this is NOT the way to fix it. 20 minute breaks, cold classrooms, disrespectful teachers, and rude classmates is only a way to make your child resent you. I know from experience. Please don't support this school by sending any more students into it's horrible environment.
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This school works their students in ways that is unnecessary for children. These children have bad conduct, and bullying is quite common among many of the kids because this school does not teach any sort of respect for others, despite having so many rules at school. They are only told to follow the rules, but they are not taught about respect for others whatsoever. When the teacher's not looking, the kids call each other names, play terrible pranks on each other (even pass it through the internet for the public to see them), and think it's completely okay to single out students in their grade. Other than just four academic classes, nothing else is taught, like respect or common sense. They do not understand that school rules are to help their discipline. They learn most of their sex education in a science textbook. They emphasize only four subjects and spend just about all their time on these four topics, not much else is encouraged.

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Yes, we give detentions for the most minor infraction. Yes, I am mean and strict and demand every single assignment done. Yes, your child will come to school on Saturday. Yes, your child might be overwhelmed with the rigor because they did not enter junior high at grade level. Yes, we do make your child attend extra tutoring in ELA and math during and after school. No, we cannot meet with you regarding every single detention because I need to grade, tutor, prep, discipline, etc. and my leisure time is scarce and valuable. Yes, many teachers stay hours after school is over with students (6-7 PM) for homework help. Yes, we have highest API in CA (currently); we push students testing basic, below basic, and far below basic to score proficient and advanced. No, we don't believe in ANY excuse or reason besides death. Yes, we hold students with a low socioeconomic background to the same high standards as Piedmont students. No, we don't have sports. No, your child isn't going to be a pro football player. Your child will go to UCLA, Cal, MIT, Dartmouth, Cornell, etc. like our high school graduates. High self-esteem comes from knowing your intelligence and potential.

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I hate this school to say the least. There is no parent involvement and there are no field trips before state tests. This school is too worried about putting a "good" image instead of building their students academical potential without degrading them and insulting them and putting racial minorities down. I DO NOT recommend this school to any people unless you want to not be involved in your childs education.
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