Pegasus Charter High School

The school is very dirty , they dont focus on the kids they focus on their money. And also their lunch is really disgusting.

I am currently a student in this school, 10th grade. I was also a 9th grader last year. I spent most of my life in a private school, though for a few months I was at a public school. Pegasus sounded great, and at first it was. But slowly over time, even I started to realize I had better organizational skills then this facility. There are good teachers, but many seem to have not only little enthusiasm for teaching, but also act immaturely towards us in a situation. They're supposed to show us how to act, not get to insulting us on our level. And passing the TAKs does NOT mean your learning in a school. Our classes are pretty much build not to teach the requires grade subject, but rather, how to pass the TAKs we must take that year. We're pretty much in school for months, learning how to take a test. We can't take core classes for dual-credit. Why? Because the classes at the college might not be teaching you what you need to know to pass the TAKs. And lastly, while I understand the appearance of the school is important through uniforms, giving demerits for uniforms and holding students in ISS while we don't even have an actual schedule is just insane. Learn to prioritize.

My Son has been at this school for going on 3 years now and I hope it is better than last year. He will be moving up to the upper school this year but that was a little crazy for my niece last year. They had all the children in one class room for the whole day with the teachers coming to the classes. The lower school was ok and they did start serving luch (even though my son said it was nothing to be happy over). The parents this pass year were more of a problem than the student!! Why show up to your childs program if you are going to fight in the hall!! Get it together people and show our children how adults are supposed to conduct themselves!!! Dont blame the school when you are not there for your child blame yourself!! This school could use more good parents!! The teachers do a good job of keeping you informed its up to you to use what they give you. As paerent our children are with their teachers more than they are home with us. So lets pull together and make this year better than anyother!!! This school could be GREAT!!! (with a little help from it's PARENTS!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, if they were more organization in there front office staffing and had more parent participation. Which is none. And some teachers need interpersonal skills to deal with parents and students, they need more disciple when they have students that are repeat offenders, or removed altogether... they need one principal and one vice principal and more counselors. My child makes 'A' and 'B's and passed her TAKS. But this school NEEDs direction. They offer college courses at the High School Campus. This school has the makings of a top school if they tried harder.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has been attending the school in 7th,8th and 9th grade and I have had no problems. Far better than a public school
--Submitted by a parent

If you TRULY VALUE and I mean TRULY VALUE your child s education you will NOT send your child to Pegasus. If you just want your child to go anywhere close to your home or job this school is for you. There is no parent involvement what so ever. There is no screening process, my child was able to attend with only a one page consideration application her records were never sent over or a formal student packet ever filled out. The academics are just not there if you have a child who is above average and I'm not saying on an Einstein level either simply made all b s the previous year. The teachers will phone you for behavior issues but not academic ones. The teachers are allowed to grade on behavior and we know how that works with a student who is not being challenged. There is a $15 fee for any property (MP3, cell phone, handheld games) that teachers have taken up from kids instead of holding like a normal school till the end of the school year. They only have 2 vendors you may get uniforms from and they are very costly considering after 2 washes you find yourself sewing the hems. I can t speak for the high school but the elementary is definitely not a good fit for parents that TRULY VALUE their child s education. This is my child s first and last year, finally the nightmare is over. I was recently at 2 separate events involving fellow first time parents at Pegasus and before I could give my opinion they were informing me how poor the academics are. The only thing I got out of Pegasus were 2 new friends as mentioned before who to value education.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended Pegasus since 7th grade. She is now finishing her freshmen year. This school has the potential to be one of the best schools in Dallas, but it lacks direction. Who is head of this school? There are too many associate, and assistiant principals. No guidance councelors. No college prep courses. No parental involvement. Not enough 'after' school activities. I feel the things they are very strict about, and focusing on should be moved to the back burner. There are too many other issues that are far more important. Parking is horrible if you transport your child to and from school. I personally feel that the teachers are not the best they could be. With the school being as small as it is, they could have more individualized help for the students that need it. There are a lot of undisciplined children running around with no supervision.
--Submitted by a parent

This school lacks a lot of necessities, such as a school lunches. All students must bring in their lunch. Teachers are too busy with other matters to assist with tutoring the students.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is fantastic!!! I am a graduate of Pegasus and not only did the school provide me with a challenging top of the line education, the school provided me with many great leadership opportunities. This helped prepare me for one of the top colleges in Texas.
--Submitted by a student

Parents please be cautious when sending your child to school. I don't know how we managed to survive this past year. It was truly a nightmare. Do your research before considering this school. As the other reviewer said, they do tell you how good it is but when in school, its nothing but disappointment.
--Submitted by a parent