It is in your childs best intrest not to send him/her to this school. My children have been going here since the school first opened. The first yr Dr.Tappler was the principle, he was an awsome principle interacted well with the kids. The principle now could care less about your concerns. They have a
... Read more lot of great promises, but do not follow through. I have seen so many teachers come and go. The school nickles and dimes you to death. This yr they wanted us to by bookbags, that had notebooks in them for $25.00 and was stated this was mandatory. The straps on these bags are very thin. The playground is public, I have seen teachers talking to each other not paying attention, when children are not even on the playground. I have seen children out and about of the school with out a teacher. Not a very safe school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
I chose to send my children to Marietta Charter School because it is one of the most diverse schools in Marietta. I wouldn't want it any other way. The school became SACS accredited in just three years and made AYP in all categories. Of course there have been challenges but that is what makes life fun!
... Read more When you walk into the school you feel like home. Families are encouraged to volunteer throughout the year and be an active participant in their child's education. This year the school is offering free enrichment classes so the children can learn French, Spanish, Sign Language, Etiquette, Drama, Video Production, and Photography. My children wear their uniforms every day with pride. If more parents visited Marietta Charter School and learned about their unique Project Child delivery method they would see why this school IS Marietta's Best Kept Secret! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/14/09
My child had been with MCS from the beginning. This year we decided not to enroll our child back for the 3rd grade. The reason is when compared to other elementary schools, for the upper grades what the school offers is very limited. If you desire to have your child exposed to clubs that challenge and
... Read more teach, or programs aimed at the students that excel, then MCS will not meet that need. THe family atmosphere and the staff are great, but in my opinion if your child requires a more challenging, and inspired environment you may want to look else where. In time I believe that they will get there, but my child's education couldn't wait until that happens. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
We have been a part of MCS for two years now and will be starting our second child in Kindergarten next year. We have watched the ups and downs that naturally come with any new endeavor. I have seen, through it all, how this school is committed to it's vision. Not only are they interested in meeting
... Read more standards, they aim to surpass them. Be sure to tune into the 2009 test scores when they are published in July. They have made unbelievable gains for the short time they have had their doors open. If you don't know about Project Child, google it. It is a wonderful instructional delivery method. The staff at MCS is enthusiastic about my child's education and his development as a whole. They are open to ideas for improvement and LISTEN to parents on how to best meet the needs of each individual child and welcome parental participation. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/23/09
I'm a volunteer at this school ... I volunteer there because it is such an amazing school. The principal and staff are so dedicated to the children. I haven't seen this level of commitment to teaching in decades. If people don't know about this school, please tell them. Spread the word. This is
... Read more the school in Marietta where your child will be heard, cared for and taught about the Georgia standards as well as how to live life with joy. Read less
We have been with the school since it's beginning three years ago. As with any new business, it took a little time to get our feet wet and get business underway. We have a great family type environment and a small school community. Both of my daughters love school and both are doing extremely well.
... Read more We love that parents have input and changes can be implemented quickly. I would recommend that parents visit our school before they make a decision - you might find a gem of a school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
I love this school! MCS is now in it's third year and has made a major turnaround. Enrollment is steady for the first time, Teachers are wildly enthusiastic and totally dedicated to the children. They offer free tuition to any child that wants or needs it. In fact the Intermediate Math teacher even
... Read more holds a 5th Grade Math school on Saturdays! My daughter, having been a student of MCS since opening its doors in 2006, looks forward to school every day and is a straight A's 3rd grader. Ignore those naysayers who complain about test scores, even the GA DOE allowed that you need three years of data to truly make an informed judgment as to a schools performance. Go and see for yourself. You are always welcomed with a warm smile Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/16/09
Very unhappy with the school. Have 2 children that attended and needed to supplement with tutoring for both kids. Both kids are very bright - one is now attending a public magnet school. There is little parent involvement in the school. Communication between what volunteers they have is poor. Their
... Read more after school program is nothing more than kids running around a room with an adult barely paying attention ( one child refused to ever go back after 2 visits). When you visit ask about the turnover rate from last year. Also check out their test scores - abysmal. In their first year they sort of 'skipped' science for the upper grades and it shows. My sympathies to the staff who, with a few notable exceptions, are hard workers and dedicated to the kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/08
We are very pleased with the intimate learning environment of Marietta Charter School. The Project Child curriculum is an excellent delivery method and keeps our children interested and motivated to learn. The small class is size is a huge plus too. We had our children in private schools prior to
... Read more Marietta Charter School. We could not be more happy with this academic setting and highly recommend it to anyone. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
166
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
11
Number of classrooms:
13
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Marietta schools — Marietta Charter School is located at 368 Wright Street, Marietta GA 30064. 368 Wright Street is in the 30064 ZIP code in Marietta, GA The school district for Marietta Charter School is the Marietta City Schools. Marietta Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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