City Center Health Careers

This school is NOT a Health Careers anything. The website is WAY off. I have kept my kids here because it is very small, not because it is medical. I know all of the teachers, weather they teach my kids or not, and they know my kids. I think a lot of us original parents were expecting much more from this school and when that did not pan out many left. It's a brand new school and with that it has gone through a lot of turbulence. None the less my kids are happy, they are not being bullied, and they feel Important. At the normal school they would just be known as a number. I do wish they would include parents more in decisions but I also think many parents have opted out. I work full time but still manage to volunteer at least one hour a week there and as such I get to know the staff and students and feel comfortable about how my kids spend their days. My only complaint would have to be the class Cultural Awareness, it' s a waste of time and only serves to reduce the GPA's of the students who all hate it and therefore refuse to put forth an effort. In the end, DO NOT SEND KIDS HERE WHO WANT TO LEARN MEDICINE; Do send kids who need more of an intimate small school setting to succeed.
--Submitted by a parent

March 2012 My child has been there since the first year. Do not believe anything on the website. The promises on the site are the promises we were made 3-4 years ago. But the visionary staff that made those promises are gone. (Head, Rochester, Samkin, YKWYA). They now have a nice faculty of young people and a good principal on a salvage mission. I'm sure they have a great NEW vision, copy of Brooks Academy. It IS a good school but it's NOT what you see here.They do not seem focused on Health Careers, Parent Partners, or afterschool clubs. The kids mill around outside in all weather without official activities or provided snacks. There IS something wrong with the board and management company. They are a faceless condescending entity. Parents are never involved in decisions about the direction of the school. He rudely scolded a crowd of adults for not picking up kids on time, in the now cancelled parent meetings. Lost all credibility. You will sign a compact pledging to help but you will not be asked. They have favorites. There is no home learning program, no parent involvement. Maybe they grew more interested in numbers than in the best students. More students = more money.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter plans to go into psychiatry, so this is a perfect place for her. Her teachers are great-they are all warm, caring, and encouraging. And the principal is always on the spot, and she knows all the kids! It's wonderful to see my child EAGER to go to school!
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter wants to be a pediatrician so we chose this school. I'm very upset and disappointed with it . I've never seen a school so disorganized. We wanted her to have more of a one on one relationship with her teachers, doesn't happen. Teachers and coaches have there favorites. They need to work on making new students feel welcome. I regret my daughter being in this school.
--Submitted by a parent

This once was a fantastic school until they lost their principal. The school board and management company are devious and manipulative. They currently have two people in charge that have no idea what they are doing. Some of the greatest teachers and staff were let go even after the board president promised that everyone would have the option to return. I highly recommend that you seek another charter school for your child. This one will disappoint you. I am enrolling my daughter in a different school.
--Submitted by a parent

Its the second year and the student population doubled! More programs, more teachers, etc. The administration stays upbeat and involved as do the parents and teachers. The whole school has gotten behind the first athletics program to hit the school...girls volleyball. Its impressive how many people come to the games
--Submitted by a parent

So far the first year has gone great. The administration is jazzed about the school and its future. The teachers show interest in the kids. Parents are involved. The school is well on its way. My daughter is in the 6th grade class and couldn't be happier.
--Submitted by a parent