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 2010-01-27 11:16 AM |
Extreme Veteran  1329    Wausau WI |  Subject: Charter School questionWausau School District is opening a 4th high school next fall - a charter school for kids planning to pursue an engineering career. My son wants to do this, I'm worried he'll miss out on too much not being in a regular high school. Anyone have any feedback on Charter schools to help me out? |
| 2010-01-27 11:20 AM in reply to: #2637466 |
Iron Donkey 38643   , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Charter School question |
| 2010-01-27 11:39 AM in reply to: #2637483 |
Extreme Veteran 1329 Wausau WI | Subject: RE: Charter School question 1stTimeTri - 2010-01-27 11:20 AM No cost, he will be going to school in the same building. Just won't graduate from Wausau East. Also want to make sure he is getting the best HS education. I wonder if I could contact the UW system and see if they consider this an accredited school for someone entering UW Madison.What do you suspect that he'll miss out? What is the cost difference? |
| 2010-01-27 11:52 AM in reply to: #2637483 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Charter School question 1stTimeTri - 2010-01-27 12:20 PM What do you suspect that he'll miss out?
To tie in with the thread about a letter to our 16 year old selves, I could have benefited from missing out on some regular High School stuff. |
| 2010-01-27 11:59 AM in reply to: #2637546 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: Charter School question Lumber Dad - 2010-01-27 12:39 PM 1stTimeTri - 2010-01-27 11:20 AM No cost, he will be going to school in the same building. Just won't graduate from Wausau East. Also want to make sure he is getting the best HS education. I wonder if I could contact the UW system and see if they consider this an accredited school for someone entering UW Madison.What do you suspect that he'll miss out? What is the cost difference? Is it a charter or a magnet school? Sometimes that are much in the same, but by the sounds of it is is designed to provide a specific type of curriculum. You are definitely asking some of the right questions. It is hard to say what the difference will be for him. Charter school laws GREATLY differ from state to state. However, if the charter school is associated with the existing school then there is a great likelihood that they are covered by the same accreditation level. Thereby, easing your stress about him not being accepted to a post secondary school. Personally, I am in favor of this model of charter schools. I am HIGHLY in favor of a progressive high school curriculum that allows students to enter into particular fields of study. I can assure you that your son will know early on if that is a field he truly wants to go into. Most students entering college don't have a clue because they weren't exposed to real world settings. |
| 2010-01-27 12:22 PM in reply to: #2637466 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: Charter School question Sounds more like a magnet school to me since it is part of the public school system. At least down here in TX, charter schools are generally private schools that get some public re-imbursement for students that come from failing public schools. IMO - send him off to the new school - if he has apptitude and interest then it will be a very good thing for him. |
| 2010-01-27 12:48 PM in reply to: #2637611 |
Champion 14571 the alamo city, Texas | Subject: RE: Charter School question ADollar79 - 2010-01-27 12:59 PM Lumber Dad - 2010-01-27 12:39 PM 1stTimeTri - 2010-01-27 11:20 AM No cost, he will be going to school in the same building. Just won't graduate from Wausau East. Also want to make sure he is getting the best HS education. I wonder if I could contact the UW system and see if they consider this an accredited school for someone entering UW Madison.What do you suspect that he'll miss out? What is the cost difference? Is it a charter or a magnet school? Sometimes that are much in the same, but by the sounds of it is is designed to provide a specific type of curriculum. You are definitely asking some of the right questions. It is hard to say what the difference will be for him. Charter school laws GREATLY differ from state to state. However, if the charter school is associated with the existing school then there is a great likelihood that they are covered by the same accreditation level. Thereby, easing your stress about him not being accepted to a post secondary school. Personally, I am in favor of this model of charter schools. I am HIGHLY in favor of a progressive high school curriculum that allows students to enter into particular fields of study. I can assure you that your son will know early on if that is a field he truly wants to go into. Most students entering college don't have a clue because they weren't exposed to real world settings. when it comes to engineering, college doesn't even show you what you are getting in to. why can't high school kids just be high school kids anymore?? everyone is expected to be half finished with college by the time they start. |
| 2010-01-27 3:32 PM in reply to: #2637466 |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Charter School question My son would love that school. He has been at risk of having really bad grades forever because the general classes were too slow and booring for him. I would just check the accredidation issue, touch base with the college/university and see what your child wants to do. It sounds like a really good opporunity. Yes I work for the school system, but not in Wisconsin. |
| 2010-01-27 10:56 PM in reply to: #2637466 |
Master 2665 The Whites, New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Charter School question Every kid I've know that has gone to a magnet school (I agree, it sounds more like a magnet school than charter school) has LOVED it. I'm, um, not sure how to put this, but kids who love engineering while in HS are generally not, uh, the most popular kids. The thing about magnet schools is that they get to be with all the other freaks and geeks, they get to be themselves, while still getting to meet lots of different types of people. They are actually ENCOURAGED to be smart and good at what they do. Also, teachers at magnet schools tend to be WAY more engaged, classes tend to be smaller, and students tend to have a lot more accountability. Yes, you should absolutely ask all the questions (and make HIM ask questions, too!), but all in all, I've never known a kid in a magnet school who didn't like it. Charter schools are different, though, so you will definitely want to find out for sure which this is. |
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