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| Posted April 1, 2008
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My grandsons have attended this school from the beginning of their education and we (daugher and son-in-law) are very pleased. I work within a school district and Life School is miles ahead of the game regarding education, discipline, dress code, parental involvement, etc. I can only see this institution growing in a more positive direction for the benefits of the children. Great Job Tom Wilson and staff!
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Submitted by a other
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| Posted February 8, 2008
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I totally agree that the selective system is not being forced correctly, in my opinion it is just like a public school. The classrooms are to full and the teachers appears to be overworked. The school is great academy wise, but if you want your child to succeed further in education this is not the school, it is not equipped. They still have a ways to go! My children will not be attending next year. I must say they are trying, but a lot knots need to be worked out.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted January 9, 2008
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I have always been so impressed at my grandaughters education and overall well-being. Have always thoroughly enfoyed dropping them off and picking them up, with no concern for their overall well-being. The before and after school programs are great for working parents, in bettering their lives, just a little costly. Again, being miles away from my girls and missing them, i have great comfort in knowing the staff, police are kind, caring, compassionate human beings as well as the other parents I met through the years. I look foward to visiting the school again and again, till my granddaughters move on to college. I also would like to thank everyone there, especially the beautiful grounds. I personally get exciting in seeing the school all it offers. I even stood in line to get their uniforms, which I really don't do lines, it is worth it though.
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Submitted by a other
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| Posted October 9, 2007
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Our son was a May 2007 honor graduate and attended this school for 4 years. He is now a freshman at Cedar Valley College and doing excellent. We give thanks to the wonderful staff and administrators at this school. I highly recommend this school to parents that are looking for a smaller school setting that instills a great education along with exceptional discipline. This is a place that practices Biblical principles.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted October 9, 2007
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if you really care about the well being of your child in lower grades please reconsider. some teachers can destroy their confidence. How can you say parent involvement is stressed when the parent is a phone call or email away and the parent isnt informed of what is happening or what is perceived to be happening...
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted October 8, 2007
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I have work here at life school for four years. I believe that this place offers great opportunity to excel in not only learning, but working with other people that true cares for the students. I work as a supervisor of facilities and seen first hand the dedication of the teachers. They put in overtime to make sure they are give the students the best opportunity to succeed. If you have a child and are concerting to find a school that cares, just give them a call and come visit.
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Submitted by a other
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| Posted August 2, 2007
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My son graduated from Life School in May 2007 as a honor student. As a result of the 'duel credit' program offered at Life School, my son will enter college in the Fall of 2007 with a completion of 46 college credit hours. As with any school, there are disadvantages. You have to weigh them against the advantages. Your child's education is the important factor; not the politics which exist in all institutions/corporations. My son has matured in to a very bright, polite, and intelligent young man. He has attended Life School since the 7th grade. Look at the BIG PICTURE for the future of your child, not the things that will exist anywhere you go. If you do that, in my opinion this is one of the best schools in the Dallas area.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted August 1, 2007
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If you care about the overall well-being of your child, don't consider this school! Although, it is great academically, the children are led under extremely poor leadership. I was very actively involved at the school on boards and committees and I know first hand of how things are handled behind the scene to protect the name of Life School. Keep searching, this is not the school.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted July 6, 2007
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With all that is going on with teenagers and kids, this school is excellent for children and teens that are looking for a bright future. Warm family oriented school for all ages. Parents should check this school out, if you are tired of Public schools and the issues that come with them, try Life school.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted July 1, 2007
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I've been a student Life School for a few good years and i have nothing but praise for this school! The teachers are great along with the academics and athletics! They could improve the disipline system but there is no need, If parents would become more involved like they try to get them to do with the parenting points their kids would not act up in class! And for the parents, i have never been in any major trouble in this school of course i've made a few blunders here and there but I've always owned up to it.
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Submitted by a student
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| Posted June 28, 2007
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This school is an excellent place to go. I am a student here and the academic and athletic programs are equally balanced. This school conditions, us students to become the leader of full capacity in society. Overall Life School is a wonderful model to surrounding schools. We do not lack leadership skills in ANY sports arena, we have come a long way.LIFE SCHOOL!
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Submitted by a student
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| Posted June 8, 2007
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I go to this school and it is magnificent
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Submitted by a student
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| Posted May 16, 2007
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I think this is a great school for my son he has accomplished a lot and will continue to soar like an eagle
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted March 6, 2007
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My oldest son has attended Life School since Kindergarten he is now in 5th grade. He is an excellent reader and has learned a lot. My Other children have been their since kindergarten and are in 1st and 2nd grade they read well. My kids have learned alot and I have been pleased. The uniform policy could use work. But Life School is a choice so if you choose to put your child there you have to accept that. Also I agree with discipline and the tally system works walk in Life School and then in a regular school and see which classroom has learning going on. Parents who complain about the school probably don't like being involved in their child's education. I am very pleased and my kids will be there until they graduate. I know my kids are safe and well educated. I agree the lunch program needs work.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted February 5, 2007
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This school has come so far compared to what it used to be. It has 'better' athletics, more classes, and better teachers. I think this school is great academically and athletically. Yes, it does have a few things it could work on, but the staff is trying. They have a whole new gym, sound sytem, and more electronics in the classroom such as projectors, computers, biology and chemistry equipment, and very good calculators. Overall, this school has come a long way. It is a great school and should be honored as such.
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Submitted by a student
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| Posted October 26, 2006
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On a scale of 1-10, Life School is about a 6 academically, 7 athletically, and a 4 for discipline. I know for a fact its true, I attended Life from 3rd grade to 9th grade. I see other peoples positive opinions and noticed most of the commenters children were in Elementary.Life is good up until High school. I wasn't pleased with the after high school benefits they had to offer. According to recent personal realization most of the graduates end up at a community college.Before I left I did not witness a single scholarship given by the school or through it.I refused to let that be me in 2009 (already LoL)! So I simply left and now I am attending Townview, where I'm sure I will be noticed for my academic achievements. Life simply does not meet the ' after high school standards!'
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Submitted by a former student
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| Posted September 26, 2006
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Life School Oak Cliff is a project in the making. You have to decide if you want your child to be the experiment. The counselors of the high school do not give the students clear motivational direction for their future. The students don't develop enough grit to succeed at a high level.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted September 19, 2006
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The school itself is great. Love the discipline, sure wish it was applied uniformly though. Love the academics and the shorter grading periods keep a child from getting too far behind that they can't catch back up. Rules that are written need to enforced better - especially when it comes to the parking lot and drive thru lanes - if those 20 families that insist on breaking the rules would comply - it sure would make less of a mess at drop off and pickup. The substitute teachers, on the other hand, leave a Lot to be desired. They have 1 or 2, that if I know they will be the sub that day, I allow my kids to stay home.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted August 8, 2006
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I have two Children that attend Life School. My oldest has attended since K-5. Overall I'm pleased with the teaching. Parents remember that we are the first educators for our children. The Admin. staff is horrible. They don't always tell the truth and they apply the School handbook to certain students. I experienced this first hand. When I questions the Asst. Principal she again did not tell the truth. I also do not think it is right to force parents to purchase uniforms from two places. The shirts have the school logo so, that makes since but the pants do not. The Children are there for education! Then to top it off the stores never have enough uniforms in stock. I have experienced this for the las two years. I don't think my children will attend next year. I'm looking for a total package.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted July 26, 2006
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Life School of Oak Cliff is a joke. On the outside it appears to be a regular acadamy with good intentions, but in the inside it's a regular public school wannabe. My son, Justin, has been at that 'day-care' ever since it first opened in 1998. He has spent 8 years at this school and graduated last May. The teachers never to seem to have any backbone. Either being fresh out of college or too old to discipline the students. They rather have repetitious Cinco de Mayo, Black History Month, Veterens Day and of course at these events the same smaller kids play the same role year after year. How many times can kids learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. while remebering lines that no one is paying attention to. The students are only happy to be out of class.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 31, 2006
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Harmony Science Academy 7th grade Great mschool for kids in transition from small or private elementay to larger school more public. computerized overview of classes daily grades, homework posted daily. heavy focuse on taks test. math , computer based math and writing are a few of the high points. communication improving.sections created by math scrore higher scores are a-c no consideration for high libral arts score .Retesting possible and movement with improved score to higher section. overall rating (1-10) 8
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 10, 2006
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The school has grown too quickly; not selective enough in the students enrolled. If you want a basic education this is it. If you want the best...keep looking. They just aren't it.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted April 30, 2006
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I have three children that have attended life school for four years now. I have been very pleased with how the school has handled itself though good times and bad. My childen have excelled and i would not think 0f placing them anywhere else. The school is always looking for ways to improve it's negative points and is open to any and all parental input and involvement. The tally system is excellent way for children to be accountable for their behavior and has worked for my children. It allows teachers to teach and not spend all it's time correcting just one child over and over again. The mandatory parental involvement system helps the parents see what their children are doing in school and to also be accoutable for their children. This is not a daycare and parents are expected to be a part of the system. Be bless.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted April 7, 2006
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This could be a premier school if classes were smaller. Administration is aware of this, but is not willing to limit the numbers because of finances. They lack leadership in the sports arena and in offering extracurricular activites to be competitive with a larger school district.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted March 18, 2006
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The school does their in the area of safety and discipline.For a urban school district Life School is literally free of distractions which allows for a good learning environment.Teachers are good and seem to care a lot about the childeren.The programming is OK,however there is no real music or band program.Parental involvement is a big thing at Life School.Parents,children and faculty are all stakeholders at Life School.Overall Life School is much better than average.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted March 7, 2006
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I think this is a really great school. My daughter has been going there since kindergarten. I would recommend it. Much better than public schools.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted January 10, 2006
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I couldn't ask for a better school for my children. The teachers have a love for the children and a love for teaching. The security is outstanding and the children feel safe attending the school. The school leadership is Christian and exemplary. I recommend this school every day.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted January 10, 2006
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This school is excellent! I have 3 children at Life School and I wouldn't have it any other way. The teachers are excellent and the administrative staff is very supportive.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted August 15, 2005
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i am upset that the classroom size is so huge,25-26 students in each class could make another whole class! we might as well be at disd and the attitude of the front desk staff of the elementary is nonprofessional and noncourteous . the uniform policy applies only to certain students. school lunch should start the first day, what if you couldnt afford to buy your children lunch? they need more classrooms or stop accepting at 20-21 students as they promised.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted July 31, 2005
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Academically sound while leaving some to be desired in advanced elective options. I've also been disappointed by the high turn over rate in both teacher and administrators. Some people seem to just disappear. Very curious?????
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted July 18, 2005
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When you try to enroll your child, if they dont get accepted you have no way of knowing this until you call further in the summer. You must stay on top of the front desk staff to see whether your child has got in. so no news is bad news. which could turn good with just your call because they are too busy. then the uniforms must be from the uniform store of which they have taken dickies and put their logo.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted July 8, 2005
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Life School can be a great charter school if they would focus more on the academic level heavy, rather than ho wmany tallies a child gets. I'm not sure they know it or not, but these tallies hurt our children for a life time because they leave at the end of the day from school scared to come home thinking they will be in trouble. the tallies that the school sends out along with the after care program is silly. I have informed the school to write my child up for something that was terrible, not for little things. I believe that some issues can be handled by the teacher and not sent home for every time. The school needs to realize that the K-2 are young, give them time to grow. Life school focus on academics not tallies and get some type of computer course for K-6.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted June 7, 2005
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Great school. had great success with the teachers and was very satisfied with the education my son obtained while there. The only draw back is the absence of some of the programs offered by a larger school.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 17, 2005
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Life school has good intentions and works hard to give the public a great view, but is missing their mission. There is internal disagreements among administration that staff and parents are fully aware. Life has excellent teachers who are not extended professional courteousy. Extra curricular activities need to be added beyond art, music, computer, and P.E. These students need to have choices. The uniform system and discipline system works when enforced, but there are more vocal parents who are allowed to let their child stay beyond the 7th offense. This does continue to cause disruptions in the classroom and outside. Character training is one sentence or paragraph during announcements and is not offered in the upper grades outside of that. Character training should be done daily in homeroom.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 10, 2005
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It is a great school as far as education. They have very strict rules.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 6, 2005
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Happy so far with this school. Some things could be better but Life is working on these. I especially like the point system. Parents must be involved.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted March 1, 2005
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I love this school and would highly recommend it to anyone. My son has attended this school since kindergarten, he is now in 3rd grade. He loves it and all his teachers. The teachers are caring individuals who want all children to excel academically. Parent involvement is a requirement at this school. I feel that this is a good thing, parents should be involved in their children's education and should want to know what's going at school with their children. We simply love it.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted February 15, 2005
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Please do not send your child to this school. In my opinion the princpals and superintendent are more focused on the tally system, as well as the dress codes. The dress code system is horrible, they are trying to control what kind of shoes my child can wear, as well as saying that my child can not wear a necklace or a bracelet. I am sorry but this school needs to get their act together. They need to quit worrying about dress codes and tallies and focus more on the academic stuff.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted January 6, 2005
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My son who has attended this school since 7th grade, and now a sophomore, simply loves it. I am very pleased as well. The students have a very good relationship with the students because they care. We did struggle with the discipline process in the beginning, but both the assistant and main principal refused to allow my child to go to another school. They worked with my child because they knew he was a good kid. I love them for that. I even tried to encourage my son to go to another school, because of a stronger athletic program, but he did not want to. I would highly recommend this school, and think it is one of the best charter schools in Texas. Of course no school can please everyone 100%. Try it for yourself.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted November 17, 2004
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Beware of this school. They like to put children out and ruin the record of good kids. Not for things like fighting and bullying, but for belts and no homework. I am really disappointed in the leadership of this school. They don't care about the kids, only their rigid rules and unrealistic standards. My child never fought, wasn't disrespectful, but had trouble making the adjustment to junior high, but my child was put out for forgetting simple things. Be careful.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted October 25, 2004
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I am a graduate from Life High School's first senior class. I attended since I was in 8th grade and was pleased with the school. I found the teachers caring and attentive to the students needs. The disipline system was one that seems to work quite well. Though there was some tension between students but overall there seemed to be less than one would assume for a high school. I hope some day to have the privilege of being a teacher on staff at this wonderful school.
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Submitted by a former student
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| Posted September 28, 2004
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I am not a parent, but am a student of Life High School, I also attended public school and I love it here. I also think that the school prepares me for college this year my teachers have told me more along the lines of pratical advice like how to study for a college exam. Yes our teachers are young and fresh out of college, but I think that since they are fresh out of college that they can teacher me more about the college experience. My teacher Mr. Strange told me that in college you should study a little every night or my teacher Mr. Lee says to find a study group the 2 weeks before the test and study every day with them and my teacher Mr. Ullrich who says to make up my own test in college to test myself before the actually test. We are being prepared for college.
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Submitted by a student
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| Posted September 24, 2004
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Great School. We Love it here. Teachers are great and gifted. Highly recommend Life School.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted August 2, 2004
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Overall academically this school is a great choice. Overall for discipline, this school was very disappointing for the Kindergarten students. The schools expectations for 5-6 year olds are on a 4th and 5th grade level with regard to emotional developement. I was very disappointed to have been shown that some teachers do not own up to the responsibility of understanding the different needs of each child. My child attended this school for one year and will not return. It was a horrible each for us both.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted August 2, 2004
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Please make sure that if your child is in kindergarten to really understand the tally system that has been implemented. My 6 year old left the school year with a mindset that he was a horrible child. His confidence level dropped. The assistant prinicpal was advised in several meetings with me that they should focus on academics rather than a 5-6 year old not talking in class or touching the walls. These 'tallies' are absurd and will drive you and your child crazy. I even second guessed my child at one point because of the amount of tallies I recieved. This is not an experience any child should be subject to nor any parents.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted August 2, 2004
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All in all this is a fair school. If you are looking for safety and security you might send your child there. If you are looking for college bound students with top quality education look elsewhere. They have an extremely high teacher turnover rate with extremely young and inexperienced teachers. They do not test according to SAT standards, and the discipline is a bit unfair and overbearing. My children's test scores went down after attending two years. DISD was a more accurate picture of how they should be doing to get into college. There is no recognition of achievements for students going from elementary to junior high, or junior high to high school. I would give them a C- for academic preparation for students on all levels. The kinder kids and 1st graders don't read well. They are very concerned with the tally system instead of the learning.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted June 8, 2004
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I really don't like this school. I have been here since I was in 7th grade. I am now a senior there and don't like what they offer there academically because there isn't alot to choose from and I want to be challenged I wished my mom let me go somewhere else after 10th grade. The athletic department is the only reason I'm still there because its great. Over all I would advise you to not enroll your child at this school. Its horrible because there is alot of conflict between students. I'd rather go to public school if I want drama and death threats.
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Submitted by a student
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| Posted May 20, 2004
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Our son is a 9th grader and first year student. He has attended two other charter schools in the Dallas area including DISD schools. We are so thankful for finding out about Life Charter and wish we had known about this school before now. We love this school and most importantly, our son loves this school because of the professional and caring administrators and teachers. He excels academically and enjoys the learning environment which is very exciting. In our opinion, this is the best charter school around especially if you have middle and high school children.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 18, 2004
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This is my child's first year at Life School and I just love it, my son also loves the school. His grades are better since his enrollment at Life. My sister-in-law recommended the school to us because she has entrusted Life School to educate both of her children.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 11, 2004
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This school has been great for my son. He attended public school for 3 years and was coming home having conversations that were not appropriate. He comes home now talking about servanthood, leadership, humility, etc. He also continues to exceed academically receiving academic recognition on TAKS.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 11, 2004
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I am a new parent this year at Life School and I love it. My daughter is in second grade and has excelled academically with leaps and bounds. Her discipline has tremendously improved and her self esteem is skyrocketing. The staff is great and caring and the teachers are superb and definitely on top of their game. For the student who is telling people not to enroll their children, be prayerful, sometimes we have isolated experiences and we should not black ball the entire system as a result of your personal experience. God Bless you at your new school. Look in the mirror first before posting blame.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted May 10, 2004
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My daughter has attended Life since 8th grade. Life Charter was able to turn her life around after the horror experience of DISD. I would recommend this school to any parent of a teenager who is struggling elsewhere and need to take on the righteous path. Life School comes closest to a Private Christian School. Teachers, principals and even substitutes are awesome.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted March 24, 2004
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Life Charter School is not where you want your children to go. It's terrible. As a former student I can testify to the scarcity of fair teachers there not to mention good teachers! All in all, don't enroll your children here. Believe me this is not the school for your child.
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Submitted by a former student
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| Posted February 26, 2004
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Life school has been the best thing that could've happened to my children. Their teachers are loving and truly care about their children. The curriculum pushes the children without overwhelming them.
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Submitted by a parent
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| Posted August 10, 2003
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My grandson has attended this since since Pre-K and I am extremely pleased with this academic achievements. I am very pleased with the overall structure of the school. I highly recommend this school for parents seeking academic achievement for children.
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Submitted by a other
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| Posted June 18, 2003
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Life school is an excellent school. Everyone there will go the extra mile for your child. The staff is great. My daughter has attended since Pre-K and in now in 4th grade and I expect her to graduate from this school. Great visionaries for the grow of great future leaders.
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