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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Questions to ask: [b]What the mission of the charter means for my family?  Are our children the students that the school really wants to focus on?  Or will they be an afterthought?  [/b]If not, find a school with a better fit.  Think about long-term.  Is there a path to middle school and high school that you want?  Moving schools is disruptive so start where you think you see a future.  Do you want to do playdates over the city?  Logistically it can be a nightmare and friendships are difficult to build.[/quote]

This is a very good point.  My daughter is at a highly sought after charter school.  She is bright (I'm under no illusions that she's some budding genius, but she's a grade level or so ahead of where she should be).  But she's not being pushed BECAUSE of that.  The school is focused on getting the kids from more difficult backgrounds up to speed, and is content to let her (and others) move along without really pressing them to excel.  While it's tough to argue that those other kids have the more pressing need, I struggle with whether this is a good "fit" for my daughter, and whether I will be able to find that fit at ANY charter school.  [/quote]

Many charters have a more specialized focus and mission- they aren't all like.  Some are "sought after" for very specific reasons, and mere fact that one segment of parents is seeking that school out doesn't necessarily mean it's one that every family should seek it out.  Different families prioritize different needs, and what is well aligned with one student's objectives and needs may not be well aligned or meet another student's needs - and for some that includes "highly coveted" charters.  Ultimately, families need to do the research and make informed decisions, and NOT just apply at charters because "they are sought after".  Remember, it's about lining your child's educational needs, capabilities and interests with the school that most closely meets them, it's not a popularity contest.[/quote]

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