Improve Challenger School
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Petition summary and background:
Because of all the new changes made at Challenger School this year, parents are unhappy and request changes to be made ASAP.
Action petitioned for:
We, the concerned parents of students who attend Challenger School, urge our decision makers at Challenger School to act now to the following items:
1. Specialty Teachers: The change in the policy of removing specialty teachers in Art, Music, and PE from the program is NOT ACCEPTABLE. This policy is not competitive with other Bay Area private schools. Even public schools recognize the value of these enrichment programs and have specialty Music and Science teachers from K onward. This change in policy denies our children the enrichment they deserve. Also, the quality of teaching the Challenger curriculum will decline as teachers have to divert some of their planning time for art, music, and PE. Teachers will also be exhausted as they have less down time from the students. Therefore, specialty teachers must be reinstated!
2. Lack of communication: Changes with the school policies, curriculum, and staff need to be communicated to parents immediately. We have the right to know in advance of upcoming changes.
3. New staff: We noticed some of the new teachers have no prior teaching experiences or teaching credentials. It is necessary that they have some kind of classroom teaching experiences. Challenger needs to post staff profiles including background, credentials, and qualification on the Challenger School website.
4. Delay in Books: Every student should have all their books on the first day of school. We were surprised that many students in different campuses did not receive their textbooks till the second or third week of school. This is inexcusable as Challenger knows how many students are enrolled for the year way in advance.
5. High turnover rate: Teachers and administrations come and go. We have seen many good teachers leave Challenger School. This is a big loss for the school and for the students. Since it is very difficult to find good teachers, how come Challenger School cannot seem to keep them? Also, in the last four years at Harwood Challenger School, we went through four principals (Mr. Woods, Ms. Soriano, Mrs. Caton, and Mr. Schiffner). Every year we have a new principal, sometimes even in the middle of the school year with no explanation.
Other Suggestions:
6. Evenings for Parents: Have evenings for parents at least three times a year (one for each term) to inform parents of current and upcoming events. This is the time to resolve any open issue.
7. Survey: Have online surveys available for parents. This will give the school feedback to the schools performance.
8. Online Assignment Sheets: Have weekly assignment sheets online available at the beginning of each week for all campuses. They should include homework assignments and upcoming tests.
9. Challenger School website: Include names and email addresses of personnel from the corporate office who we can direct parent concerns to.
Because of all the new changes made at Challenger School this year, parents are unhappy and request changes to be made ASAP.
Action petitioned for:
We, the concerned parents of students who attend Challenger School, urge our decision makers at Challenger School to act now to the following items:
1. Specialty Teachers: The change in the policy of removing specialty teachers in Art, Music, and PE from the program is NOT ACCEPTABLE. This policy is not competitive with other Bay Area private schools. Even public schools recognize the value of these enrichment programs and have specialty Music and Science teachers from K onward. This change in policy denies our children the enrichment they deserve. Also, the quality of teaching the Challenger curriculum will decline as teachers have to divert some of their planning time for art, music, and PE. Teachers will also be exhausted as they have less down time from the students. Therefore, specialty teachers must be reinstated!
2. Lack of communication: Changes with the school policies, curriculum, and staff need to be communicated to parents immediately. We have the right to know in advance of upcoming changes.
3. New staff: We noticed some of the new teachers have no prior teaching experiences or teaching credentials. It is necessary that they have some kind of classroom teaching experiences. Challenger needs to post staff profiles including background, credentials, and qualification on the Challenger School website.
4. Delay in Books: Every student should have all their books on the first day of school. We were surprised that many students in different campuses did not receive their textbooks till the second or third week of school. This is inexcusable as Challenger knows how many students are enrolled for the year way in advance.
5. High turnover rate: Teachers and administrations come and go. We have seen many good teachers leave Challenger School. This is a big loss for the school and for the students. Since it is very difficult to find good teachers, how come Challenger School cannot seem to keep them? Also, in the last four years at Harwood Challenger School, we went through four principals (Mr. Woods, Ms. Soriano, Mrs. Caton, and Mr. Schiffner). Every year we have a new principal, sometimes even in the middle of the school year with no explanation.
Other Suggestions:
6. Evenings for Parents: Have evenings for parents at least three times a year (one for each term) to inform parents of current and upcoming events. This is the time to resolve any open issue.
7. Survey: Have online surveys available for parents. This will give the school feedback to the schools performance.
8. Online Assignment Sheets: Have weekly assignment sheets online available at the beginning of each week for all campuses. They should include homework assignments and upcoming tests.
9. Challenger School website: Include names and email addresses of personnel from the corporate office who we can direct parent concerns to.
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