This year was the first year my two children went to Bright Ideas. The promises were great, the reality was not. They have turned my staight A honor Roll student into a failing child based on there curriclum, but he is still making exemplary status on all of his state mandated test. There is no structure,
... Read more no motivation, and no teacher based resposiblilty. The staff never knows what is going on. I see adverstisements all over town anout Dance classes and Judo, but the Judo is only available to certain age groups and they say that the dance class just didn't work out this year. We will be going to another school next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/08/09
My kids were left behind. The students are physical, very verbal and un respectful to each other and to the teachers. Few teachers were good, but needed to be professional including the principal. My child got physically abused from a student and the school had not punished the student. No sports activities,
... Read more no cafeteria, no gym, no library and no special needs programs. Most of the students are flunkies and too old to be in the same grade twice or more. I had transfered my kids to a better, structured school. Please tour the tiny, un structured school. You will know what I mean. parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
The teachers are great at parent communication. My son was just a number at all the public schools he ever attended. He just wasn't motivated or held accountable for his school performance. While this school isn't for everyone, thankfully it is for kids that are bright and need motivation.
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Posted by a parent on 05/25/07
This school's program isn't really that much more spectacular than any other school. With that said there is nothing else that sets this school within a high standard that we expect for our children.
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Posted by a parent on 08/30/06
As with any school there are positives and negatives; however, the positives are diffinately the overpowering.Bright Ideas has some really great teachers on staff that will do anything and everything to help your child succeed. They do not make it easy on the student and therefore some students leave
... Read more because it is too hard, but those that stay receive a great comprehensive education along with love and positive self-esteem. If they have something that isn't working for the kids, then they look for something better. You won't see that in other schools - they will just always do it the same and hope your kid performs.Although some find the demands too rough or too structured; we find that they are helping create responsible adults who can think on their own and problem solve. Students who will be leaders of the future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/06
Bright Ideas is a wonderful school! The kids are allowed to work at their own pace, advancing in grades as quickly as they need to. The classes are small, and the teachers really care about the students. The kids get help when they need it, but are taught to work independently as much as possible, so
... Read more they learn good study habits. Plus, the older kids can take classes at the local colleges before they graduate and earn dual credit for them! This helps so much in the transition from high school to college. When a student is ready to graduate, they don't have to wait till the end of the year. Plus, the student gets to plan their own graduation. This makes it so much more meaningful for the student. I would recommend Bright Ideas to anyone who wants to do something with their lives! Read less
Posted by a former student on 06/07/06
I first took my daughter to Bright Ideas because the elementary in our zone was poor and unruly. They promise so much when you go for the tour. Make it sound like your child will be in this wonderful environment of pure learning with advanced and special teachings. After 6 months there I have seen a
... Read more decline in my daughter's motivation, spelling, penmanship, etc. She is a 2nd grader but her 'homeroom' class is 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders all in one. When she does classwork the teacher doesn't help her with spelling just says do the best you can. So her work comes home unreadable and grammatically incorrect and graded 100. The setup of the school is too loose. There is no HOT lunch offered, bring your own. All these extra opportunities that were talked about I have never seen. No extracur. activities during school. I will be changing! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Hi, my name is Staci Voris and I go to Bright Ideas Charter School. This is my third year going here and this is what I have to say about it. Last year I was discussing the possibility of changing schools. I have thought about it lately and listenedto my friends that go to other schools
... Read more complain how bad their school is. I used to go home and tell my friends that Bright Ideas Charter School is the dumbest school I have ever been to, but in reality it is the best school I have ever been to. My mom and I were talking this morning and i said, 'If I was given the choice of staying here or going to Burk. I wouldn't leave because I can get an education here and feel safe.' Bright Ideas Charter School is the best school in Wichita Falls. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/18/05
My three childern have gone to bright ideas for 4 years.They loved this school until 2004 and the rules started changing.I really don't know what is going on at this school but after last year I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone.If all the teachers could get back the enthusiasm on actually teaching
... Read more the students then just letting the students teaching them selfs.Then it would be the school my childern had fallen love with the first 3 years they were there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/12/05
I find the small setting a benefit for the students. They don't seem to get lost in the crowd. They are also expected to learn... not just recite. Children become deeper and better thinkers because they are challenged. Yes, the work is hard, but the students leave BICS knowing how to deal with the
... Read more world. The school is constantly adding new ideas. The latest PAT goal is to enroll the school in UIL to compete with other schools. The teachers will work with you and do anything to help your child. This is definately the best step for many students. Read less
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Wichita Falls schools — Bright Ideas Charter School is located at 2507 Central Fwy E, Wichita Falls TX 76302. 2507 Central Fwy E is in the 76302 ZIP code in Wichita Falls, TX Bright Ideas Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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