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Difference Between a Magnet School and a Charter School
Asked by K.M. from Denver
on August 1, 2011
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Hello all! Just looking into different schools in our arear and I am just wondering what is the difference between a charter school and a magnet school?
Thanks!
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- You mostly got the answer from other responses. I just wanted to clarify that charter schools and magnet schools are both public schools and to affirm that charter sc...
- A magnet school is a school with a specific focus - like a fine arts magnet or a military magnet or a vocational ed magnet. They would have a certain amount of fundin...
- When looking at schools, please don't overlook the Waldorf schools. You have a wonderful one out there in Denver. And a Waldorf education is the best you can give to...
Charter School Vs. Public School Vs. Private School
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on January 27, 2011
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What is the difference between a Charter school, a public school and a private school? What exactly is a charter school? I have been told to "watch out" for charter sc...
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- A charter school is a school that is publicly funded but allowed to follow their own plan to educate their students. This plan does have to be approved through the sc...
- In our district we have several charter schools and now magnet schools (and I don't totally understand what the difference in those is). Charter schools are free fro...
- Charter schools are public schools that operate with a specific charter behind them -meaning they may institute rules or policies not in affect at other public schools...
Charter School
Asked by S.S. from Daytona Beach
on December 12, 2009
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my school zone is switching up all of the school zones next year and one of the schools in one of the proposed plans for my daughter (who will be going into 1st grade)...
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- My oldest daughter is going to a Charter school. This is her 3rd year there. We really like the school. She is tested throughout the year many times. She is advance...
- My children go to the charter school in the Villages. I know that every charter school is different- You need to see how their charter is set up. For example, the scho...
- My son goes to a Charter school is Florida. I'm very happy so far and in some ways it is similar to the private school he previously attended. I like that the readin...
Magnet Schools
Asked by D.T. from Los Angeles
on November 3, 2011
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I am a little comfused...
my daughter is in kindergarten, she is so smart and doing really good, another kid's mom keeps telling me I should apply for magnet school, ...
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- There is a chance. She is an only so they only need one slot.
- Testing for being gifted does not start until 1st grade, so if your child is in Kindergarten, she will need a teacher recommendation in order to apply for a gifted sch...
- Don't listen too much to another mom, listen to her teachers. In my school district, my son started the gifted program in January of first grade. i wouldn't worry ...
Charter School vs Public School
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on February 21, 2011
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What is your opinion on Charter Schools?
Also, does anyone know of the Paragon teaching method?
We are looking into a Charter school vs public school for our 5 y...
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- Basically, a charter school is a public school with some kind of special curriculum. My kids have attended a public charter elementary bilingual immersion program and ...
- Just curious if you could elaborate as to "why" you would seek a charter school for a 5 yo. Are you in a sub-par public school district?
- Typically Charter school are run by a business or a private entity. They can still be a public school and, if so, are subject to the same testing and reporting of the...
Public School Vs. Charter
Asked by J.F. from San Diego
on March 30, 2008
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I have an 11 year old boy who is in 6th grade at the moment at a middle school. I've been hearing about charter schools recently and was wondering what exactly they we...
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- Charter schools are actually public schools (as in they are state funded and regulated) but they offer more flexibilty in the way they teach, the curriculum they use, ...
- As I understand charter schools they are kind of the link between private and public schools. They have the state of CA curriculum, but offer the smaller classroom env...
- Hi J.. Both our children go to Oceanside's Coastal Academy which is a charter school. There they attend class on Tuesdays and Thursdays (full day) and we homeschool ...
HELP !!! Charter School
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on July 12, 2008
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Anybody know about the treetop school or Harmony school of science- grand prarie?
Harmony sent us a application and treetop was found when I was driving.
I'd like to...
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- whatever you choose it is VERY important that the school is accredited- you must check yourself nand not trust that they are just because they say they are. If the sch...
- My sister is sending her children to Treetop next year. I would really check out their website and call them. Leah is the one who answers the phone and she can answe...
- Hi J., Okay I will try to make this brief but feel free to email me with any additional questions. Basically Charter schools were formed to take up the slack where...
Charter School Lottery and Other Academic Enrichment Options
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on August 23, 2011
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Hi Mamas:
I live in an area with a very highly regarded college prep charter school. There is a very competitive lottery for places and only about 40 kids get in....
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- We applied at a fundamental school this year and at first were wait listed. One of my daughters very good friends got in, but 2 others did not as well. I was very up...
- I think that a lottery is the only far way to do it for a school like that. I mean, I am sure every parent that put their kids name in think the same about their kids...
- It is a bummer as we are on a waitlist for some of these schools, but because it is still part of the school district and publicly funded they have to do a lottery or ...
Public School? Charter School? Help!!
Asked by R.S. from Phoenix
on August 20, 2011
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My daughter started Kindergarten this year at Shumway elementary. Today was the end of the 4th week and it's not going how I had hoped. She has a very strict teacher...
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- I think if your gut is telling you that your child's school isn't a good fit for her, you're probably right. Go with your gut. I think there are good charter schoo...
- IMHO, and this is probably considered an "out there" point-of-view - traditional school is all about creating mindless robots and cogs in the wheel for our extremely c...
- Schools do have to have a standard set of behavior or there would mayham. If you truly believe its not working try a montasori school. Make sure its accredited. Yo...
Re: Regular Public School Vs. Charter Schools
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2011
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Hello Mommies.
My daughter will be attending Kindergarten this year and I’m not sure what school I’d like her to attend. We live in El Sereno, CA, her home scho...
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- Really, really depends. For example, some charter schools get funding directly from the state, other are still associated with the school district. I work for one th...
- Like regular public schools, there are good charter schools and not so good ones. The same goes for Catholic/ Christian private schools. You really have to do some i...
- Watch the documentary "Waiting for Superman" for a strong explanation.
