I love this school! My three boys began attending school at CSCA in 2008. I am a single mom, working, and going through nursing school. When we first became a part of this school last year, my family was just overcoming many devastating situations. My oldest son was having a difficult time coping. CSCA
... Read more helped him in everyway they could. To make a long story short, CSCA took us in, as a family in crisis, and gave us the proper support. The people who make up this school are a major reason why today all three of my children are not only succeeding in school but are doing better over over all. They love going to school there and feel like an important part of the community. The teachers, counselor, principle, and the support staff have all taken the time to meet my boys' needs in very individualized ways. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
It's interesting for me to read reviews from parents who are dissatisfied with how CSCA is run, as the road map for the school is thoroughly defined in the school charter. Yes, the school is demanding--one of the core values says it's a 'no excuses' environment. No, teachers do not 'have a say' in
... Read more important instruction decisions, as these decisions are set forth in the charter and administered by the Administrative staff. Once again, this is all delineated within the charter. CSCA is definitely not for everyone, but it's difficult for me to empathize with those who are shocked to find out the school is rigorous, challenging, and enforces accountability and results as these values are all clearly expressed in the core values and the school charter. Thus, all parents must do their own homework before choosing the best place of learning for their children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/24/09
CSCA has had its ups (the curriculum is excellent) and downs, but I'm afraid to say that it is headed in what looks to be a frightening direction. There seems to be a climate of intimidation and fear among the staff and school as a whole. Teachers have no say in important instructional decisions and
... Read more parents have lately had a lot of difficulty figuring out what's really going on behind the scenes. I don't trust some of the key leaders of the school, and seriously question sending my child back next fall. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/22/09
As you read through the reviews, you will begin to see a pattern emerging. There are the parents who's children are able to do the work without excuses, and think that CSCA is the best school in the city. And then there are the parents who's children have had some type of problem, be it behavioral, social
... Read more or academic; they seem to dislike everthing about the school. I can only say that for my children the school represents an answer to my prayers. I don't know what i'd do if I had to send my children elsewhere. I believe the best way to judge for yourself is to come to CSCA and take a tour, and watch the kids in action. If your'e like me, you'll know it's something special the minute you get there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
With the choices in Dist. 11 this is by far the BEST choice of school to put your child in. Core knowledge is key. Teachers are always available to help both the child and the parent. I honestly believe our daughter has excelled in this charter school then she would've in any of the local district
... Read more schools. Actually I know for a fact as she was a 'victim' of Dist. 11. Now I feel as thought she is getting an education worthy of preperations for high school and college. thanks csca. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/09
We had such high expectations for our kindergartener and it's interesting to see the trend in reviews. The curriculum has been great and we have enjoyed being involved parents where ever we can. It has been nice to see so much participation encouraged in a public school. However, we do not agree with
... Read more retention for non-academic, non-disciplinary reasons and have felt pressured to retain our child since October in the school year, when it is far too early to judge how much a child will grow. This really makes me question the school's motives and wonder what the requirements really are for promotion. I certainly don't believe in social promotion or social retention. It's just sad. My child will thrive somewhere else next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
I wasn't going to post a review for CSCA but after reading some of the newer posts, I felt it was my responsibility as a parent of a kindergartner at this school. First of all, it is my feeling that CSCA is a school where you MUST be willing to be involved. It is not like many public schools where
... Read more you can just leave everything up to the school(&/or teachers). They require you volunteer so that you have the opportunity to actually see what is going on in the classroom. So, if you are parent you just wants to send your child to school & NOT be involved, this is NOT the school for you. My husband & I, chose this school because that is exactly what we wanted. We are parents and our parenting doesn't end when our child gets out of the car in the morning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
This school promises much, but utterly fails to deliver. I took time off from work a year ago to scout possible schools for my kindergartener-to-be and the promise was that academic standards would be vigorously pursued, that Parenting with Love and Logic would be the disciplinary system used, and communication
... Read more between staff up to and including the 'head of school' and parents leaves so much to be desired as to require a novella to detail. I've only begun to voice my utter displeasure at the complete lack of professionalism and resorting to bullying rather than working with us on any given problem. We were promised communication but had a vicious game of gin-rummy played upon us in that little to no information flowed our way until the school was ready to mete out harsh suspensions and continually gave veiled threats. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
I agree completely with the last three reviews. If your child has the slighest difficulty in behavior or learning, no matter how minor it may seem to you, do not enroll in this school. They will not communicate with you or work with you. They are interested only in the overall academic rating of their
... Read more school. Colorado Charter Academy School Board take note: The word is out about your intollerant attitude to the diversity of our children and about your false advertising concerning Love and Logic use in the classroom and about how you really gain those 'Excellent' ratings. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
After two years at this school we had to pull out for our youngest. She was having some problems with reading & just couldn't keep up. We tutored through summer & during school and although she excelled in everything else it was recommended to us to hold her back. We moved back to the original school
... Read more we started out in & they were able to give her an ILP & now she's at grade level. I heard another parent say, that CSCA is geared to children who can excel but if the child needs extra help they're seen as a liability to the school. Have to say, I agree. Read less
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