I just read some of the reviews for Birmingham and I beg you to take these reviews with "a grain of…read moresalt". Many of the reviewers sound bitter and want someone to blame for their lack of discipline. If you want to be successful at Birmingham, you CAN be successful at Birmingham, period. The simple facts are these: #1 The campus is beautiful (BIG but beautiful). The groundskeepers and the students take good care of "their home". There are new covered eating areas, new Amazing murals on the walls "Patriot Pride" and if there is a bit of "tagging", it's removed immediately. #2 High security. They installed hundreds of cameras recording all activities on campus. These recordings have been used to prosecute wrong doing. If a student is doing something wrong, security is dispatched immediately. Most students complain about too many security guards yelling at them to get to class! #3 Teachers who push their students to succeed and genuinely care about their students. Many teachers offer many hours of extra tutoring time if students need it. #4 Every sport, club, music, theater, and art class is offered at Birmingham. The sports teams are amazing! The band program, choir program, and theater programs win numerous awards and produce many successful concerts/shows. There are many visual arts programs including drawing, photography, digital imaging and even ceramics. # 5 SLC's (Small Learning Communities) that really tailor to your child's interests and goals. #6 Mr. Parks is a great principal! The staff will help you if you ask. I've seen many schools and most are not as organized and committed to excellence as Birmingham Community Charter High School. Can your child have issues if they go there? Maybe. As a parent, YOU need to check up on your child. You can go online and check your students progress on the Aries computer grading system.You the parent can see if your child "ditched" a class (which isn't hard to do with a population over 3,000 if a kid wants to do that) by looking on the system or calling the school. Don't wait for the school to inform you. Most students (and parents) who complain about Birmingham, are the ones who complain about everything! I know it's not the "Braves" anymore, it's the "Patriots" now---get over it already!! Did I mention how good the food is there now!?!?

After 12 years in school BCCHS WITCH 12 Grade VP DENIED MY KID GOING TO THE PROM, GRADUATION…read moreCEREMONY AND GRAD NIGHT bcuz of excess absences from our severe car accident two mos prior. His heart was broken all summer long and beyond. BCCHS 2010 - 2015 My polite, shy child w mod Tourettes Syndrome w IEP Individual Education Plan all 4 yrs was basically dismissed emotionally and mentally by counselors, admins, some teachers re his 'IEP Learning Plan Accomodations' ie extra time for assignments, exams, extra individual attention for same etc all spelled out signed and agreed to by all teachers counselors vice principal psychologist special ed staff etc every single semester all four years at our IEP meetings. I attended every single mtg, every single semester. I'm a retired elementary teacher myself and am well aware of my Student w Disabilities' rights. They were denying these rights in actual practice on a day-to-day class-by-class basis. They crossed all their tees and dotted all their I s to get the money from the govt. $$$$$ Extra for STUDENTS W DISABILITIES paid. When I would inquire a various staff members including teachers counselors and vps over the four years I was given a run around and treated like I was intruding on, or asking too much of them. In 12th grade we had a horrific car accident in which we both were on doctor's orders recovering at home, for a week and a half. Although I had informed w doctors note w reason for extended absences, the female VP waited for revenge on my child and me, until a month before graduation. She crushed my sweet, kind and friendly teenager's hopes, spirit and heart, and my heart too. Btw I attended Birmingham's #1 rival Taft High School, in Woodland Hills, CA Class of 1980 when many of my friends attended Birmingham. Then both are high schools were envied, fantastic 10 /10 A+ schools. Our families lived in the area Tarzana Encino to attend these fantastic schools nowadays those same homes have their children in private schools because Birmingham especially is such a failure. Read the stats yourself. That's why charter schools are not necessarily a good thing and definitely not usually superior. Also, that's why the Billions Tax $$$$$ Department Of Education must be eliminated. I believe this vengeful abusive disgusting VP action was definitely racially motivated. Birmingham is now only 4% white, 86% Hispanic, the VP was Hispanic and we are white.

They don't take bullying serious at all I reported a incident to the principal he didn't take it…read moreserious he sits in his office drinking coffee like a goofball looking for a new school for my child

THE WORST SCHOOL The worst school that you can find for…read moreyour child, the principal is not responsible at all , if something happens to your child he doesn't do anything and no responsibility, there is no any supervision in the yard during lunch and recess , so many bullying and fighting. I personally had a really bad experience about my son , group of kids bullied my son and they kept doing that to him every day and when I complained to office and principal they didn't do anything and they were irresponsible and principal just told me , if it's not safe for your son you can send him to another school this school is horrible PLEASE Don't SEND YOUR Children in THIS HORRIBLE School

The school dose NOT care about safety of the students, also, the kids are really mean and when some…read moreone makes fun of you in front of teacher they just ignore you completely, they were even people the maked fun of where i'm from (allmost half of the class)

The faculty of San Jose Street Elementary School does not care about the safety of their students,…read moreand my family and I are running out of options; We do not want to pull our nephew out of school, and have him repeat a grade for something out of his control because it wouldn't be fair for him, but he has been going to this school for more than a year, and he has been getting bullied ever since he started school. It has comes to the point where we have to ask our nephew if someone hurt him today because he always comes home telling us he got beaten, punch, and hurt at school, and the faculty would not do anything. The faculty keep telling us the bully "already went home or already got picked up", "A Good Child", and "we are keeping an eye on them", but they're clearly do not; My nephew was hurt, punched in the chest every single day this week, and he's been afraid of going to school. They also often do not bring anything to our attention regarding the bullying unless we inquire about it first, and the last time it happened they said, "It did happen yesterday", but they did not report it to us, so if you do care about the safety of your children, I would high recommend avoiding this school unless they make some changes. A lot more children will have to suffer and get hurt because someone lack the required means or conviction to do the job, and how could you even begin educating and inspiring children when you can't even secure their safety.

CCLA-ArTES is an amazing school! My girl has been a student since the 9th grade, and as a parent it…read morehas been amazing to watch my daughter flourish at ArTES! ArTES has the most incredible teaching and administrative staff ever! Each teacher takes an active roll in not only your child's education but also in their emotional well-being. Differences are embraced here, never shunned! The principal, Mr. Lawler is always approachable and always has time to give you. Teachers like Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Naturman, and Mrs. Jaeggi have been like second moms to my girl, and I can never thank them enough for all they have done for her! I would recommend CCLA-ArTES to anyone and everyone!

This school almost caused my suicide i dont recommend the artez academy the staff Suck they say…read morethey "can help you" instead they tell you your grades as if you don't already know instead of helping they say "go after school " yet people go on bus they can't I was in a very bad position in this school but they did nothing to help the principal suck to the point I had to leave the school Don't send your child here unless you want them in their lowest point in life with no help.id leave a. Zero but I have to choose a one star.

If you can do NOT send your child here, from December 2023-May 2024 my child has come home with…read moreLICE!.... I've inform the school along with the teacher several times and they have done NOTHING about it.

My daughter currently attends 2nd grade here and I'm happy she is there. They have great teachers…read morethat encourage the students above and beyond. They do have fun activities that they have for the kids and also you can have coffee with the principle each morning at 8am. I like that they have robotics and also have two after school programs available.

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to take the time to share our experience with OLP. My son…read moreabsolutely loves his school, and I'm very happy to see him thriving here during his first year in kindergarten. Mrs. Cochran is an amazing teacher, and I truly appreciate how she works together with me as a parent in the best interest of my son. I also love that the school offers personalized learning, allowing children to move forward at their own pace while making sure no one is left behind. The support from the staff has been wonderful, and I enjoy the different activities they provide for the kids. Every Friday the students attend Mass, and I really value how the school teaches love, kindness, and strong values. It's a great school, and as a parent, I appreciate how involved families can be in their children's education. I'm grateful to have found such a caring and supportive environment for my son. Go Tigers!!

Best decision we ever made! Our son / Sebastien is super happy, more confident, and thriving…read moresocially and academically. Our Lady of peace school feels like a second family, very safe place, Parents, teachers, and administrators work as a team to help each child succeed,

I called Panorma high school to get my attendance records and Rene Rodriguez assisted me. He was…read morevery professional and patient. He also answered my questions regarding enrollment. Thank you so much Rene Rodriguez !

I will never send my kids in this school. I went to this school and my history teacher was…read morehorrible. She was the worse teacher there. She didn't like me and she would fail me every time. I almost didn't graduate high school because of her. She gave me a hard time while other students were rude and nasty to her. Throwing papers at her and all but she was too focused on me and I was behaved and quiet. She failed me twice or 3 times. I will never forget what she did.. I hope she doesn't teach there anymore because she might do the same to other kids. What an awful teacher! She would talked like a childish woman bringing her dolls in school. Horrible! I hope she reads this review!

I was hesitant giving this school a chance after reading the reviews. I decided to go see by myself…read moreand was so impressed! The ETK teacher Ms Kessler personally met with me before school started, she wanted to meet my child, tell me about the program and expectations. She is amazing! They learn so much and enjoy all the activities and little projects. It's been 4 months now and he loves his school! I couldn't be happier with the teachers and office staff. The aids in the classroom are also wonderful.

Great school, great teachers. My kids have really enjoyed this school and they finish off with the…read morebest teacher in fifth grade "Mr Rhymer". He is the best most dedicated teacher. A true teacher! Thank you to all of the people who are hard working and dedicated at this school.