Classical Charter Schools reviews

There is a lot of support for teachers. The school focuses on growth, not absolute ability, so new teachers can learn in a supportive environment. Coaches observe teachers weekly and provide feedback that teachers can implement immediately. The majority of lesson plans are already planned for teachers, so teachers can focus on execution and data analysis. There is very little unstructured time, so the day moves very smoothly. SBCCS has very high expectations for both scholars and staff. Scholars are challenged academically and behaviorally – they follow tight routines that maximize work time. The school culture has also improved greatly over the years. The environment is supportive and staff are there for the scholars.

There are 2 main reasons that I rate working at Classical Charter Schools as a 5. First, the support from instructional coaches, fellow team members and the administration is comparable to no other work environment. Whether it is the regular observations that provide valuable feedback in improving my instruction or the comfort in knowing I can turn to countless people in stressful times when I need advice, Classical Charter Schools makes a point to be a source of support, no matter the situation. Having worked at a high school last year, where I was observed maybe 5 times the entire year, it is amazing to now have an entire team working with me to make me the best teacher that I can be for my scholars. The second reason is the scholars themselves. These children can be difficult and overwhelming at times, but they are always so full of love and can be such a joy to work with that it's easy to forget earlier frustrations. Working at Classical Charter Schools has given me the chance to give scholars from more difficult backgrounds the opportunity to succeed more than they could ever imagine. Working with these scholars reminds me daily of how much potential they have to make a difference in the world. That's a really powerful thing to be a part of.