I have had kids in this school since day one. I still have a 6th grader there. This school is awesome for kids that like to be challenged, good for an average student if you are an involved parent and can help with homework. Bad for underachievers. But even for them, if they can hang in there until high
... Read more school and then move on they will excel in High School because the curriculum is so advanced. My only complaint is with the Administrator. She seems to assign labels to students and once labeled that is where they remain. Any complaint I have ever had with this school centers around her actions. The Board seems oblivious. The teaching staff is incredible! It seems to me that this school has recruited the best and brightest and I have seen no signs of teacher burnout. Truly first rate teachers. Good job teachers, thanks! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/07/09
Compass is an amazing school that holds everyone to high standards (something many in our society don't like .. it's always OK for everyone else to be held to high standards, but never themselves). Compass protects all students from bullying and constant disruption in the classroom, however does not
... Read more allow the child who is causing the problem to continue without addressing the issues (a refreshing chnage for many of us parents). Often, instead of looking at themsleves or their child, parents of these bullies or disruptive children lash out and try to find someone to blame. Never learning to take responsibility for your own actions results in irresponsible adults. The outstanding Compass teachers and administration with whom I work strive to help students become responsible adults who operate with integrity. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 01/08/09
While I strongly support school choice, I would highly recommend to all >parents to thoroughly investigate this school prior to transferring your >students here. The Harbor Method is meant to provide a 'safe harbor' >for your children. The students and most of the families at this school >do support
... Read more and model this, but the staff is highly lacking in this >area. Most of the bullying that occurs at this school is from the >administration and staff (especially grades 6th, 7th, and 8th). The >pressure to do what is right, be kind to others, treat peers fairly, >that the staff and administration puts on the students is unacceptable >when the staff and administration do not role modeling the behavior. If >your child is singled out as a 'trouble maker', they will endure this >stigma as long as they attend this school. A change in administration >and some staff is needed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/07/09
One of a kind. Innovative, fair, grounded in reality and truth. A breath of fresh air to work there.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/13/08
My kids have been a part of Compass for three years. I have been completely satisfied with the school and the administrator. My kids are receiving a top notch education in a caring safe environment. There are a few disgruntled parents, but aren't there everywhere? There are always those who aren't
... Read more happy anywhere. I have been very pleased with the way issues have been dealt with as fairly as possible. I believe the administrator is doing a fabulous job. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/08
I am amazed at the falsehoods posted on this site about Compass and especially the administrator. There is a very small group of disgruntled parents who cannot stand the fact that all kids are held accountable. When their little darling doesn't get special treatment, they whine about the meanie principal.
... Read more GROW UP! This administrator is the best! I have two children at Compass and the environment is incredible, thanks to the administrator and extremely capable and dedicated teachers she had the wisdom to hire. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/08
this charter school does not fit the average students learning needs. They scorn and kid out students who can not learn at an accelerated pace, instead of actually teaching them. Do not send you children to this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/17/08
I had attended this school for 3 years, and as of such, the school has changed greatly, mainly in a degrading way, at first, the school had a great curriculum and a great teaching system and was alot of fun, though the homework i spent around 3 to 4 hours a night on it. But even as such, it has come
... Read more to my attention that the principal seems to have no care for some of the students and some events have been brought to her attention, but she has done absolutely nothing, but that is the reason i chose to change to a different school, but for others it could be a good school, but the work is difficult, there is very few extra-curricular activities, very few sports and very few students. i would not reccomend this school for others who are looking for a extra-curricular activities and education. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/30/08
There are things that I like and things I don't like about it. I can say that the thing I don't like is the administrator. I don't think the school board recognizes there is an issue at this school with her being the center of the problem. Now, education wise the 'jury is still out'. I know that
... Read more my kids receive more homework tha n I ever could believe. If you have a child in sports, you don't want them to attend CPCS as homework is average 3 hours a night. I was told that these kids are way ahead of other public schools; however, my youngest didn't seem to be any further ahead in learning than his friend that went to a neighboringc Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
I could not ask for a better atmosphere at a school for my children than exists at Compass. The teachers are awesome! They model good behavior and expect it from the students. Standards are held firm for all students making it a good, safe place to learn. Kindness is key to the great environment. The
... Read more students are challenged academically and it takes some work on the part of the parents to stay involved and encourage their kids. With a parent partnership, this school will have the students prepared for success in college and success in life. The principal is absolutely wonderful! She is attentive, caring, firm, and fair. What more can you ask for? Read less
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Meridian schools — Compass Public Charter School is located at 2511 W Cherry Ln, Meridian ID 83642. 2511 W Cherry Ln is in the 83642 ZIP code in Meridian, ID The school district for Compass Public Charter School is the Idaho State Department Of Education. Compass Public Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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