http://newarkcharterschools.org/maria-l-varisco-rogers-charter-school/ Providing Newark students and their families educational choice - since 1997 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:09:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://newarkcharterschools.org/maria-l-varisco-rogers-charter-school/comment-page-1/#comment-40 lisa Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:23:35 +0000 http://newarkcharterschools.org/?page_id=16#comment-40 I didn't have the same experience. When I made an appointment I was seen. I didn’t have the same experience. When I made an appointment I was seen.

]]> http://newarkcharterschools.org/maria-l-varisco-rogers-charter-school/comment-page-1/#comment-33 TANISHA Wed, 05 May 2010 08:08:27 +0000 http://newarkcharterschools.org/?page_id=16#comment-33 well Marion P Thomas school is the same way the principal this year is never any where to be found in the school no one is in the office I had to take my child out the school all the good teachers left I guess they went to the other Marion P Thomas school some charter schools do need better staffing starting with the principals and teachers well Marion P Thomas school is the same way the principal this year is never any where to be found in the school no one is in the office I had to take my child out the school all the good teachers left I guess they went to the other Marion P Thomas school some charter schools do need better staffing starting with the principals and teachers

]]> http://newarkcharterschools.org/maria-l-varisco-rogers-charter-school/comment-page-1/#comment-16 sharunda gutierrez Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:50:49 +0000 http://newarkcharterschools.org/?page_id=16#comment-16 I left one important note--the diplomas were not signed. "Not enough time", said the Principal. I left one important note–the diplomas were not signed. “Not enough time”, said the Principal.

]]> http://newarkcharterschools.org/maria-l-varisco-rogers-charter-school/comment-page-1/#comment-15 sharunda gutierrez Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:48:51 +0000 http://newarkcharterschools.org/?page_id=16#comment-15 This may be the theme but it's also an untruth. Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School is destined to continue to be on the lower end of the scale due to its lack of quality leadership. The board of directors either don't care about the youth of Newark or are blind to the the attics of the Principal, Ann Heywood. This woman couldn't be bothered to speak at the graduation of her students. Instead choosing to shout across a crowded room, "I didn't know that I was supposed to speak". Imagine if you dare- the expressions of the parents and families of those graduating. Shock registered amongst all except for the parents and students. They were use to her less than enthusiastic approach to education and anything having to do with it. There are no extra curricular activities at this school and most of the time it's as though they take it day by day. I'm sure there are good teachers however how effective can one be without good leadership. If you call the office, they must have been directed to transfer calls to her for this is what they do. However, she never has the answers. I was appaled to find out that she didn't come to the prom. She definately leaves a lot to be desired and if those in charge don't care then they should be pleased. If there is one caring board member then they should start from the beginning. It was my understanding that the purpose of charter schools are to afford urban students a better education. If this is the case, then why bring in an alternative school? You are putting your short comings as teachers on the shoulders of the students. It is not their fault. If they don't make changes, these students are destined to be at the bottom of the heap until they are fortunate enough to escape. This may be the theme but it’s also an untruth. Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School is destined to continue to be on the lower end of the scale due to its lack of quality leadership. The board of directors either don’t care about the youth of Newark or are blind to the the attics of the Principal, Ann Heywood. This woman couldn’t be bothered to speak at the graduation of her students. Instead choosing to shout across a crowded room, “I didn’t know that I was supposed to speak”. Imagine if you dare- the expressions of the parents and families of those graduating. Shock registered amongst all except for the parents and students. They were use to her less than enthusiastic approach to education and anything having to do with it. There are no extra curricular activities at this school and most of the time it’s as though they take it day by day. I’m sure there are good teachers however how effective can one be without good leadership. If you call the office, they must have been directed to transfer calls to her for this is what they do. However, she never has the answers. I was appaled to find out that she didn’t come to the prom. She definately leaves a lot to be desired and if those in charge don’t care then they should be pleased. If there is one caring board member then they should start from the beginning. It was my understanding that the purpose of charter schools are to afford urban students a better education. If this is the case, then why bring in an alternative school? You are putting your short comings as teachers on the shoulders of the students. It is not their fault. If they don’t make changes, these students are destined to be at the bottom of the heap until they are fortunate enough to escape.

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