- 838 on the california academic performance index vs. 849 API
- 8/10 state rank vs. 9/10 state rank
- both schools have 20 kids per class. both are all day (8.00-2.30) programs. both 100% full credentialed teachers. both are public schools.
but from here they diverge. the charter school is a parent participation K-5. parents are required to be in the classroom 3 hours a week (per child), take three parent education classes, be on a board, have an additional school job and participate in school cleanup one day a year. that the student to adult ratio at 5 to 1 versus 20 (or 30) to 1. the school is tiny with less than 250 kids total. the music and art programs are completely funded by the school and will therefore never go away due to state budget cuts. there are (awesome) field trips every four weeks. there are enrichment programs every single day. unfortunately, there are only 17 openings this year. lottery chosen and lots of people who will be on the waiting list. thankfully, as we're in district we have a chance.
the neighborhood school is also highly rated but doesn't have art or music because of cuts. the school is bigger and there are only teachers on campus. educationally however it is really really solid. we're guaranteed a spot.
if p gets in to the charter, 'renzo is guaranteed a spot in two years. but, that means all my responsibilities would be doubled. SIX hours a week in classrooms plus double the jobs, etc.
private schools are COMPLETELY out of the question. non-religious ones are $18,000 a YEAR. holymarymotherofgod. religious ones are cheaper but uh, religious.
dinner time bbl.