Hart-Ransom Academic Charter School

3920 Shoemake Avenue

School District

Hart-Ransom Union Elementary
Grade

K-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:25
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 31, 2018

I homeschool our 3 sons through Hart Ransom Academic Charter. They provide all the curriculum for free and I was able to choose what I wanted to use. All the curriculum meets the California State Common Core Standards. This school provides enrichment classes my boys enjoy. They still get social time with many friends and meet wonderful caring teachers and adults. Each time I am on campus I feel extremely confident and blessed my children are getting the education which suites their needs. This is a place which you can tailor to their interests and needs and foster a great love for learning and education!!
Submitted by parent on August 13, 2015

The school office staff is rude. Not happy with my experience here. They can have a little more compassion for families going through difficult situations.
Submitted by parent on August 09, 2012

Hart Ransom Charter School is excellent. The staff is friendly and the kids learn so much more without all the distractions. They even offer lots of classes where the kids can get together and learn and have fun. My child has been there for 7 years now, and she is doing great :)
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2011

This has been a great experienece for us. I am glad they have standards and expectations so that we know our children are learning what they are supposed to. All of the advisory teachers will help you even if it is not your designatged one. You are not alone in homeschooling, you have som much help and support from Hart Ransom.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2011

Great Classes! We have had a wonderful time adding to our homeschool experience with the wonderful classes offered at Hart-Ransom Charter. We have been able to compete in Science Olympiad, prepare for high school with GRAD track, have advanced drawing class. My friend even does an animal science class. The curriculum is solid and my AT helps me whenever I have problems.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2011

Hart-Ransom Charter was an awesome experience for my children. They offer great classes, user friendly curriculum and VERY helpful teachers! We loved our A.T. One of my kids has now gone onto college and received scholarships in High School! I would recommend it to anyone considering homeschooling, you don't have to know what you are doing! They will help you get completely set up and settled in so that you can do it too.
Submitted by teacher on March 23, 2011

Hart-Ransom Charter School is a wonderful home-based alternative to traditional education. The school offers a wide variety in curriculum, assessments, and classes. The classes range from academic to extra curricular. Advisory teachers work with parents in providing the best education that meets the needs of the students. It has been my joy to be a part of this school for the past 13 years.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2011

Can I give it 10 stars? The time we spent at Hart-Ransom Charter was wonderful! We had gobs of curriculum choices, numerous class options, monthly family/school field trips, fun events and more. My advisory teacher was exceptionally helpful and guided us through the monthly lesson planning. She truly cared about us and it showed. My daughter not only learned a ton but also made many lifelong friends. My only complaint is that they don't go through high school!
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2011

You are forced to use only the material they want you to use.They have a star system now for taking their approved classes. Each student is given 3 stars per semester.Each class has a star point value and when the students stars are gone your student can't participate in any other classes until the following semester but would be required to drop current classes to free up stars.Student resources are extremely limited. This is new this year 2010/2011 They force requirements that are not state standard. Parents are required to lay out lesson plans each year, grade and do paperwork every 15 days.The Director is not helpful and puts her teachers above the parents and students regardless of the complaint and refuses to follow school policy when a request is made for a change in Advisory Teachers.If you question requirements,testing or policy they enforce more requirements on that said family.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2010

Supportive staff & Administration for you and your childs academic needs, and supplying the tools to assist you in teaching your child(ren).
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2008

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