This school is more about educating your child than taks testing. They build self-esteem and well rounded, polite kids. I can't say enough about this school. If your child is struggling bring them here.
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Posted by a parent on 08/27/09
Bay Area Charter School has been a real blessing for my son. He has a September birthday so he was older and more advanced when he started school. Since the Charter school is more 'ability based' rather than 'aged based' in their curriculum, he has really thrived. He is being tested for the Gifted
... Read more program and he is reading more than 2 grade levels above where he would be. The public school was unable to 'cater' to a child who was clearly bored with the normal curriculum. In fact, they told me that they didn't have time to deal with him. I got him in to the Charter School immediately, and haven't looked back. Now my daughter is attending the PreK class there. She is also very bright and appears to be thriving there as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/08
I have been very pleased with all of the support from all the staff at BACES. The superintendent, the principal, and my son's teacher have been so helpful in helping my son have a wonderful education that he deserves. I am the most impressed with the extra services have provided that a few school districts
... Read more would not. They definetly leave no child behind and have the right approach. My son loves going to school and I feel very comfortable leaving him in great hands. Thank you so much BACES for all of your support. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
The level of academic learning this year has been dismal in math.I personnally witnessed the math teacher working on a math problem, on the board and getting the wrong answer! My 14 year old raised her hand and gave the correct answer. Everyone make mistakes but this evening she told me the teacher is
... Read more incorrectly teaching pre-algebra. We looked the problem up on math.com and guess what? The teacher is showing the children the incorrect way to find the answer. The other teachers have been professional and caring individuals. The math situation at the middle school is disturbing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/05/06
My children have attended BACS for three years. Our commute time is 60 minutes round trip, but is more than worth the time. Parents are welcome and even encouraged to be involved. Kids are treated as individuals not numbers and creativity is everywhere. The children are taught how to work together
... Read more and there is a very strong sense of community. My children have gone from hating school, to begging to go back. There is much more time spent with each child due to the small classes, and they are taught to work together and help each other out. Something frowned upon in most public schools. Teachers dont just try to discipline, they use conflict resolution. It is a true preparation for real life. I can't say enough. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/03/05
Parental invovlement-excellent; project appraoch to learning made clsses more interesting-100% of 5th graders passed taks-math; music-art once a week-p.e. 3x a week; we loved this school! Awesome principal and caring, professional teachers
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Posted by a parent on 07/06/05
My children have gone to Bay Area Charter Elementary for 3 years and they love it!! Even though this school is a public school, it is like a private school. This school is project-based with small class sizes and this enables the students to study subjects they are interested in and it also enables
... Read more the teachers to do more 'hands on' teaching with the students. To me, this is like a private school for free and my children have really benefited tremendously from going to school here. If it weren't for Bay Area Charter Elementary School I would definitely home school my kids because traditional public school does not cut it for me. I want something better for my kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/05
I have 3 children in Bay Area Charter school. One is a senior this year and 2 are 6th graders. The reason I put them in this charter school is for a smaller student ratio. One of my children has add and needs less distraction. I am happy with my kids grades, and they are happy with the school! They
... Read more are all doing very well and love the school. We did have some problems with the teacher this year, but all that has been taken care of. The kids have a new teacher and are very happy now. Thank you Bay are charter for listening to the children and parents of the school. That is the key to a good learning envirenment. Communication! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/05
We just cannot say enough about the preschool program offered at BACES! Our son's teacher (for the past year and a half) has been overwhelmingly wonderful. She embraces the school's Reggio Emilia (hands-on, project based) philosophy but is also a certified Montessori teacher. She invites the mixed-age
... Read more class of children (a wonderfully diverse group) to study subjects of their choosing in depth. This is so refreshing to the typical, surface-level approach to education offered in so many of our schools. Last semester the class focused on plants and they are currently working on pets. A unit typically lasts 6 weeks and involves art, dictations, hands-on projects, and field trips centered on the chosen subject. Our child is thriving. The school is not much to look at on the outside but incredible things are happening on the inside. The staff is truly interested in the best way to educate young minds. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/08/05
Our children have attended public schools, parochial school, and been home schooled. They range from learning disabled to gifted and talented. We are very pleased with BACS. The small classes allow the teachers to really know the students - not just their academic strengths and weaknesses but also their
... Read more personal interests, personalities, and character. This fosters real relationships between teachers and students - all students, not just one or two of the ' gifted and talented ' We are so very pleased with this school, the wonderful teachers, and the principal. We also approve of the project based approach to learning utilized at BACS. This was the first year for our children to attend, they settled in faster at this school than at any of the many schools they've attended and we are very happy to have this option for their education. Read less
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
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El Lago schools — Bay Area Charter School is located at 2600 Humble St, El Lago TX 77586. 2600 Humble St is in the 77586 ZIP code in El Lago, TX Bay Area Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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