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     Dreamcatcher Side Hero Username: Dreamcatcher Post Number: 4858 Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 208.86.145.68 Rating: N/A |
I guess we are mixing up Charter Schools and Magnet Schools. Magnet schools are like regular public schools (at least in our county). They are very similar to rest of the public schools except that they have private/public partnerships with outside institutions for funding/programs/collaboration etc. Magnet schools do have play grounds and PE classes, in fact they have more emphasis on physical activity, like dance, etc. | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 14698 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
Another downside - these schools do not have the same teacher certification rqmts as public schools - so while they advertise that they get highliy qualified people - they may not necessarily be good teachers or know how to handle kids - so check the reputations of the teachers in the school too  The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 14697 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
You may So it is sheer luck..generally if the reputation is of an academically rigorous school - they weed out the non-performers over time .. My younger one started in one this year -TO me that kind of pressure on the kid is not necessary -but I was outnumbered The 3 guys in the family all thought it was great idea - so I said lets give it a shot since its only middle school- so read my opinion with a pinch of salt cos I did not start unbiased Its academically rigorous , lots of homework,he is doing h/w till 9-10 pm everyday Lots of testing - so the pressure is mounting now for him No PE - and no time in the evenings to play either other than weekend We have to pay for all the extracurriculars and musical instrument rental for band etc. which used to be free in the public school (thankfully they do have band and he is able to continue playing the instrument he started in the public school) SO while he has been doing ok - I am yet to see the real benefits in terms of knowledge (but it has been only 3 months ) I do see the costs in terms of free time ..if you want your kids to be totally busy with no time to think about anything else these schools are good We have another year before we need to make the decision to stay in charter for high school or move back to public The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Dreamcatcher Side Hero Username: Dreamcatcher Post Number: 4857 Registered: 11-2009 Posted From: 208.86.145.68 Rating: N/A |
depends on the funding schools receive...the two magnet public schools in our county receive funding from Kennedy Center and has tie ups with the center, so the schools are more inclined towards Arts though school title says 'Magnet school for Arts & Sciences'. If kids are artistically inclined, then these schools are very good for them. | ||
| Andhrawala Megastar Username: Andhrawala Post Number: 26562 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 152.51.56.1 Rating: N/A |
anybody maa kaadaa Magnet Schools lo 40% nallollu, 5% thellollu, 10% chinkus and rest desis
Charter schools are kidn of outsourced schools. when State doesnt have enough momey to buy new schools they outsource to pvt folks to build and operate schools. They get paid @9K per student per year No Signature | ||
| Maverick Legend Username: Maverick Post Number: 47503 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 70.39.231.92 Rating: N/A |
what kind of students go in? very low income groups first velte, u may end up in a wrong pool of students kada | ||
| King Junior Artist Username: King Post Number: 290 Registered: 08-2013 Posted From: 208.185.201.194 Rating: N/A |
what are the benefits sending kids to these schools. I dont see any playground\activities in these schools. | ||
| Emc2 Megastar Username: Emc2 Post Number: 20457 Registered: 03-2008 Posted From: 128.229.4.22 Rating: N/A |
ma kada magnet schools ki ayithe lottery, | ||
| Anand_n Hero Username: Anand_n Post Number: 14696 Registered: 02-2008 Posted From: 167.24.24.150 Rating: N/A |
First come first serve or lottery-Since they receive fed funds they cannot screen applicants The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet : James Oppenheim | ||
| Maverick Legend Username: Maverick Post Number: 47502 Registered: 01-2008 Posted From: 70.39.231.92 Rating: N/A |
asalu concept enti? for charteer schools and magnet schools? how one becomes eligible? |
