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Q: Charter school?
I was always under the impression it was for students with issues, but now Im hearing,no. This school has great reviews and seems great so I enrolled my daughter for kindergartin next year. Anyone familiar with charter schools who can give me more info?

A: No. I work for the Department of Education, and I work in the Charter Schools office. They are just another form of public school for students to attend. It may be worth the interest. Check out my offices website and get a little more information on them. If this works try contacting your states Department of Education.

Q: How I can start a community garden in my Charter School without using school/parents money?
Our small Charter school needs some help with beautification, we have space for garden, water too but we close for summer. How we can have a community garden that is going to be without help in summer? How to make our school more beautiful without using the parents money but still their participation?

A: Contact your local county extension office (the agricultural/ 4-H, conservation department) & connect with the master gardeners program; we many times come to the aid of teaching children how to plant/care for a garden or will come up with a solution that will help your situation, as our mission is to educate the public on plant growth & we volunteer our time and at times, money to help.

Q: I need marketing ideas for a charter school. What are inexpensive ways to advertise & get more kids to enroll
We are a charter school in our second year and want to attract more families on a very tight budget. Any great and inexpensive marketing ideas would be greatly appreciated. :)

A: In my opinion, its not really “the kids” you want to attract, is it? Of course not. You want to attract “the persons controlling the purse strings”: the parents and guardians of those children. The children won’t have a choice, will they? OR will they? I think you have to win over the parents and guardians AND the children. The Q is “How?” Your Q is at a pretty advantageous time - maybe. School is JUST getting ready to open for a new year. My Suggestions #1: IF NOT for this year, how about for next semester and/or next year? An “Open House”. AND the entire Board of Directors, faculty and staff should be on-hand to answer any and all Qs from parents and children. The Open House should have some light refreshments - BUT NOT “cheap” or inexpensive refreshments. OR Suggestion #2: Some of the folks could donate the refreshments, couldn’t they? I’m sure there are some wonderful cooks and bakers on your staff and the parents and guardians of the children attending the school, aren‘t there? Suggestion #3: You should focus your enrollment campaign on a more affluent area. Honestly, I don’t know how a charter school works or operates, but it seems to me this is the economic level you should start investing your advertising/promotion funding. This level and higher levels. Suggestion #4: You have to make the investment in time with the Board of Directors, your faculty, staff, current students and the parents and guardians of those students. You NEED ideas to get the magnet to start attracting those folks you‘re interested in attracting and enrolling in your school. What does your charter school do - more of and better than any other nearby school? This is where I think it should begin. Suggestion #5: You could offer the best suggestion and the runner-ups different fee-paid services for free or at a greatly reduced rate, couldn’t you? Suggestion #6: I never saw this in any school or college I attended, but I saw it ALL the time in the establishments where I worked: How about comment cards and suggestion boxes placed in strategic locations throughout the school AND [maybe] in businesses throughout the community? You could offer a monthly prize. Suggestion #7: If you wanted to, you could probably set-up an e-mail address for suggestions only, too, couldn’t you? Thank you for asking your question. I enjoyed taking the time to answer it. You did a great job - not only for your information, but for every other person interested in reading my answer. Thanks to everyone for reading my answer. I wish you well! VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name.

Q: What's the difference between a charter school and a public school?
Are charter schools public schools? What makes them different? Do they get less money? Are the parents required to be involved? Are there less academic requirements? Our child came home from her middle school yesterday (which has been a regular public school for a long time - and is located in a pretty high-end community) with a note saying that they are hoping to take advantage of a charter school standing. What does that mean - and how will it effect us/her?

A: I have heard that charter schools are considered "private schools". With this in mind, take into consideration issues that come up in public schools. If a teacher or child is out of line, it can be taken to the school district, if the school doesn't handle it as well as you would like. At a charter school, if the school does not handle the situation well, such as a teacher being out of line or disrespectful to the child or parent, there is nothing you can do about it. charter schools are owned privately and situations will and can be handled differently. The public schools have the district looking over them, charter schools do not. Charter schools can have higher academic goals and scores, but so can private schools with the backing of the district. It is good for charter schools when they have a history of strong scores academically. Its a tough choice. I wish you good luck!

Q: Which school do you like to teach, a charter school or a private school?
I am looking for a math teaching job, and I have got two responses, one from a charter school in AZ, the other from a private school in Long Island, New York. I want to know your opinions. Thanks!

A: The charter school. With the private school you have to deal with hoards of overachieving parents who think they have a right that their child be a genius.

Q: Can you sign a non-immunized waiver to attend a publically funded charter school?
My children are currently enrolled in public school and I have a non-immunized waiver on file. As we look to sending our oldest to high school, do you know if we will have problems in a publically funded charter school?

A: Since charter schools that are publicly funded must follow the same regulations as other publicly funded schools, you shouldn't have any problems. The only difference between a charter school and a "regular" public school is generally class size and possibly the "focus" of the school. (ie--it's a science magnet school, or performing arts school)

Q: what is the difference between a charter school and a regular school?
i need ur help of wat is the difference between a charter school and a regular school? wich one should i go toto? and why? im going to high school in july but wich school a charter or a regular school.? i need ur help im lost .helpppppppp meeeeeeeeee

A: In the U.S., a charter school is generally a public school that operates outside of the regular public school system. They are frequently schools that offer a non-traditional way of educating - ie: changing the school-year schedule (classes in the summer and Saturdays, different hours), using a different educational philosophy, are smaller, with a strong focus on academics, ect... In my state, the schools have to be affiliated with the public school system in the city in which they operate, but that's not the case everywhere. Look at the types of activities each school offers. Not all charter schools participate in sports (it's very expensive), so the outside of class life may be very different. Ask the school if you can speak to a current student there - they may have a "shadowing" program where you can spend a day following a student around. What is the most important thing to you about your school? Decide that, and it will help you decide which school. Note: The average American charter school is not a live-in school. It's a day school.

Q: What is the difference between a charter school and homeschooling?
first off, what EXACTLY is a charter school? i'm so confused. i keep researching it but i really don't exactly know what a charter school really is all about. and secondly, is my main question. (:

A: According to Merriam Webster destiny a charter school is / "a tax-supported school established by a charter between a granting body (as a school board) and an outside group (as of teachers and parents) which operates the school without most local and state educational regulations so as to achieve set goals." Home schooling is simply schooling at home usually taught by your parents.

Q: can you make friends in homeschool and charter school?
I'm going into home school soon and wondering if I'd still see people. Ima go to the school one per a week I'm thinking of doing charter school. which is better home school or charter school?

A: Whether or not homeschool or charter school is better depends on the home, the charter school and on YOU personally. Most homeschooled kids I know have trouble fitting in school work between all their social opportunities. Their homeschooled friends are all on various schedules, and call or visit when they have time, and their public and private schooled friends come around in the afternoon, on the weekends, and on all breaks! SO, it takes some discipline to set aside the time to do your own work and still be able to take advantage of the social opportunities avialable to you. If you go to a church with an active youth group, that should go a long way in keep your busy with fun things to do. Also, most places have local homeschool groups. Where we live, if we tried to participate in everything available to us, we'd NEVER be at home. You can look online for support groups in your state and surrounding your city. If there are e-mail lists, you should join a few of them, so you will know what is going on. Or, your mom should join. Most areas probably have at least monthly activities for teens, and lots of "whole family" activities. You could also have time for a part time job, to take an outside class like dance, art, or whatever. Those are also good places to meet people. Some people join scouts, 4-H, local theater groups, etc. You could get so busy you'll have to take a time out to catch your breath. It is good, too, if you have the space, to invite a group over once a month for fun and games, or plan a "park day" or a "pizza trip" or whatever. If no one else in your area is doing this, your family could be the ones to get the ball rolling. Happy Homeschooling, and God bless you! (BTW, we homeschool families spell it as one word, so you got it right in your title. Nobody else spells it right,not even the spellcheckers! )

Q: I am planning to open a music/arts charter school in Arizona and need ideas for sponsors.
I am planning to open a charter school focusing on music and the arts. I am required to come up with funds for the initial opening... which could be very expensive. Any sponsor ideas? Note.... this could cost close to a million dollars (possibly more)

A: go to your local music stores and ask for a dontation. or you could even like dominoes or pizza huts and ask for a small contribution if you display their logos at your business. maybe go to schools around your area and let them know what you are doing and maybe they can sponsor you since music programs are usually the first to go at schools

Q: How do I find a charter school in the Dallas, TX area?
I know about WestLake school and North Hills school but I am looking for a list of charter schools in suburbs surrounding Dallas. Can anyone help me?

A: Information is below.

Q: Is it ok to e-mail the principal of a charter school and tell him I am very interested in working there?
I found an elementary charter school I think fits me perfectly. I would like to get an idea of the likelihood of me getting a job in the '09-'10 school year. Can I ask that? Should I attach a resume or cover letter, or just include some info in the e-mail and ask about employment? What do I say?

A: I don't see why it wouldn't be okay, but perhaps attach a copy of your cv to him.

Q: Does anyone know what my sons chances are of getting accepted into a charter school with the lottery process?
He is entering 1st grade and his number is "23". I was a little nervous at first until people started telling me that hundreds apply so 23 is pretty good. Charter school employees and parents please answer. Thank you!

A: It depends on the number of seats that have been placed in the lottery./

Q: What is a teacher's salary at a charter school?
I was hoping someone might now what a teacher's salary is a charter school? Do they get paid by the school district that the charter school is in? Or is the pay from a private organization? Thanks everyone!

A: Charter schools do not typically receive money from property taxes, nor do they receive all the same state and federal monies that public schools do. Therefore, often the salaries at charters and private schools are lower than those at traditional public schools.

Q: Is a charter school a good idea for my kid?
My kid is ready for school the start of this school year. There is a charter school we dont have to pay for as they get paid by state money from the public schools. I am wondering if it is a good idea compared to a regular public school or private.

A: It depends on what your kid is into. For example, certain charter school specialize in the arts. Others specialize in online learning. The experience is definitely comparable to that of a public school.