Discovery Charter School

51 East Beverly Place

School District

Tracy Joint Unified
Grade

5-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:19
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 07, 2023

New to the school but I have no idea how this school has such low scores and it’s connected to Millennium high school, that has really high scores. I’m assuming the kids just progress to high school. Not a fan of the mixed grade classes.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2015

Amazing school with amazing teachers. Helped my daughter catch up and exceed her grade level
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2013

This school has a lot of young teachers that have no clue how to relate to kids let alone "brown" kids.
Submitted by parent on February 29, 2012

This school is run by an amazing principle. Her primary focus is the students and their future. The teacher's share in her enthusiasm. My son is in first grade and started here in Kindergarten. The main reason, among many, that I feel my son is at the best school around is the teachers take the time to evaluate where each child is academically and then place them in groups that help them move forward towards success. My younger brother and sister started here when they were in 5th and 6th grade, they are now in college and said that Tracy Learning Center had them more prepared for college then the private high school they attended in Stockton (they moved to Stockton and choose to go to a different high school). If you are looking for the best school for your children put them on the waiting list and move them over as soon as your name is picked. Well worth it!
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2011

My son moved to Discovery from a gate class in 4th grade. I was not happy with the level of work and it seemed to be just more worksheets and word searches. Discovery has proven to be much more. It IS challenging but he has been placed in an appropiate class for his learning style. Since day one the teachers have communicated though emails and phone calls (even to just say he did a great job participating today! - who does that - fantastic). I am very happy I made the move and feel he will be better prepared for the future.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2010

Middle school combo classes for 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades not ideal. 6th graders are made to review and correct 5th graders work like in Math; Some teachers are good at communicating with parents about progress or issues with their child's grades or assigned work, others particularly Language art teacher did not communicate or notify parent at all until final grade is issued and you see that child has A and B grades and a surprise 'F'. Very disappointing, not sure if it is a case of happy grading an F or lack of care about if the student's learning has progressed or what could be course corrected. School has long hours and only gets one month summer vacation although entire month of June appears to just be spent on mostly non-academic stuff, they could very well just given one more month of vacation for kids.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2010

While TLC does offer a good accelerated academic program compared to the other schools in Tracy, the staff and many teachers lack the ability to work successfully with a diverse group of children. When you chose the profession of being a teacher, there should be some mandatory diversity training. All children don't act the same or learn the same. TLC seems to have a good grasp on diversity in learning but they lack the ability to work with strong, independent, well spoken and smart children from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Instead of mislabeling and discouraging these students, incorporate some leadership programs at TLC that channel this positive energy in the right direction.
Submitted by parent on May 20, 2010

Muy son Kimo has gone to this School since 5th grade, and he Graduates this Saturday only three classes away from his associates degree as well as his High School Diploma. This School has the best academics to help prepare the child with the tools needed to succeed in life. I would recommend this type of education for anyone's child because from day one this School has stood by my sons side to guide him in his path to a strong foundation in life.
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