Charter schools misrepresenting themselves

[Anonymous]

Are charter schools allowed to misrepresent themselves on their school offerings? For instance, can they promise you that they offer a certain class or offer rigorous classes and then once you get there you see that that isn't the case? Other than leaving mid-year, what else can you do about it?

[Anonymous]

More details please

[Anonymous]

I would hope that you would research a school beyond just reading their promotional literature. But that's a fundamental problem with school choice -- it's hard to evaluate the real quality of schools and even harder if you are not literate/don't speak English/don't have easy access to a computer/work several jobs.

[Anonymous]

Rigorous is somewhat in the eye of the beholder. Hard to say if you were misled or just overly optimistic.

But if a school promises something that is integral to their charter--Montessori, bilingual, etc. and then changes it, I imagine that puts their charter at risk.

Sounds like your situation is not that clear cut. You might want to check with the DCPCSB. OSSE also has an ombudsperson, I think.

[Anonymous]

You can raise your concerns with the Board of Directors of the particular school and/or the DC PCSB if you feel you were truly misled or your student was mistreated.

But it's not like there is a guarantee. There isn't one for any public school and in this respect charters are no different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are charter schools allowed to misrepresent themselves on their school offerings? For instance, can they promise you that they offer a certain class or offer rigorous classes and then once you get there you see that that isn't the case? Other than leaving mid-year, what else can you do about it?

Go home, troll. Yes, you have an option if you don't like your school, LEAVE!!! That's not limited to charters. It is true of DCPS, and even snowflake filled elite schools. So, to summarize, LEAVE.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can raise your concerns with the Board of Directors of the particular school and/or the DC PCSB if you feel you were truly misled or your student was mistreated.

But it's not like there is a guarantee. There isn't one for any public school and in this respect charters are no different.

It's easier to deal with DCPS. There are charters that act like private corporations --- with public money of course.

If they don't want you or your kid in their school, they will do anything to get you out.

[Anonymous]

Yup , it's a troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can raise your concerns with the Board of Directors of the particular school and/or the DC PCSB if you feel you were truly misled or your student was mistreated.

But it's not like there is a guarantee. There isn't one for any public school and in this respect charters are no different.

It's easier to deal with DCPS. There are charters that act like private corporations --- with public money of course.

If they don't want you or your kid in their school, they will do anything to get you out.

[Snooze] Yes, charters evil, etc. We're bored of you. Go away.

[Anonymous]

Maybe a troll. Could just be naive - have you read charter school promo literature?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rigorous is somewhat in the eye of the beholder. Hard to say if you were misled or just overly optimistic.

But if a school promises something that is integral to their charter--Montessori, bilingual, etc. and then changes it, I imagine that puts their charter at risk.

Sounds like your situation is not that clear cut. You might want to check with the DCPCSB. OSSE also has an ombudsperson, I think.

This. Is that your only issue? Misleading "rigorous" classes? Can you be more descriptive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe a troll. Could just be naive - have you read charter school promo literature?

Have you read DCPS' website/Kaya Henderson's remarks?

[Anonymous]

Are they claiming to use responsive classroom and really use other elements that are in conflict?

[Anonymous]

Troll? No, I actually was looking for advice. It is extremely difficult to find a quality school- let alone any school in the middle of the year. I don't like switching around schools on top of that. And no, I didnt base it on just literature. I actually am hoping that the school will improve. So, it's not as simple as leaving at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Troll? No, I actually was looking for advice. It is extremely difficult to find a quality school- let alone any school in the middle of the year. I don't like switching around schools on top of that. And no, I didnt base it on just literature. I actually am hoping that the school will improve. So, it's not as simple as leaving at this point.

You really need to be more specific. Some will say you need to name the school but you don't. You do need to explain what they advertised that you're not seeing. Rigorous is arbitrary but a Montessori not practicing Montessori concepts is different. Get it?