Posts Tagged ‘High school’

25 Sep

The real story behind Magnolia Science Academy | Busting Gulen charter schools myths

Posted by Admin in Charter schools, Education, Magnolia Science Academy, School activities, Success, Teachers, Testimonials. Tagged: , , , , , .

Parent Testimonial:

Reasons Why I Didn’t Choose this School

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Reasons why I didn’t choose Magnolia

The real story behind Magnolia Science Academy in Reseda is told in all the reasons why I didn’t choose it as my daughter’s middle school and high school.

I didn’t choose MSA because it has beautiful, lush grounds.
But it has a lush learning environment with small classes and caring teachers.

I didn’t choose MSA because it is well-known.
But it will be.

I didn’t choose MSA because my friends were placing their kids at this school.
But they are now.

I didn’t choose MSA because it was affordable.
But it is a free public school.

I didn’t choose MSA because it was in my neighborhood.
But it feels like a neighborhood school where the teachers, kids, and parents are a community.

I didn’t choose MSA for having high test scores.
But MSA manages to outperform so many schools and without private resources or teaching to the tests.

I didn’t choose MSA because all of the kids look like my daughter.
But all the kids at MSA look like the diversity I love about Los Angeles.

I didn’t choose MSA because I had to or because it was convenient.
I choose MSA because MSA has the right balance of energy, innovation, and education. Young, but experienced, teachers bring innovation to the classrooms and students can’t help but to learn in an atmosphere of positive energy where every student can find a path to success.

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22 Sep

Individualized attention | Busting Gulen charter schools myths

Posted by Admin in Charter schools, Education, Gulen charter schools, Jealous bloggers, School activities, STEM Education, Success, Teachers, Testimonials. Tagged: , , , , , , .

Parent Testimonial:

We were looking for a school that could handle my son’s exceptional science skills, improve his reading and deal with his mild hyperactivity. This charter school did just that. His teacher was always readily available for questions and phone calls from me.

Children are given individualized attention because it is a small school. They are well prepared for high school once they graduate. Despite the Gulen charter schools rumors and a smear campaign launched on some weblogs, the school proved its success both by increasing its scores and enrollment.

I definitely recommend this school if you want the best for your child. Our children have thrived here.

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11 Jun

Gulen charters? Quite an injustice to people in my school…

Posted by Admin in Education, Gulen charter schools, Magnolia Science Academy, School activities, STEM Education, Teachers, Testimonials. Tagged: , , , , , , .

Here is another testimonial:

My daughter attends one of the Magnolia charter schools in Reseda for the last three years and I have nothing but praise for their quality of education.

She has completed at least one comprehensive project every year –I mean, a real one in which you actually design an experiment and test a hypothesis, not an overestimated technical report like most of us did in our high school times– and was even awarded at a regional science fair.

As a parent, I think it is unfair to tag her dedicated instructors or school on the whole, just because of the national origin of a few personnel. I would say they are doing an excellent job. They are doing lots of extra things for my child’s success that I’ve never seen in her previous public school. I could not have asked for a better education for her, not only academically, but also opening her mind to the world and encouraging her to become a confident and capable young woman.

I think, what matters most is these tangible outcomes, not some unfounded suspicions such as Gulen charter schools claims.

Thanks for crafting this learning haven.

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8 Jun

Congrats to Magnolia! | Busting Gulen charter schools myths

Posted by CoolMom in Charter schools, Education, Magnolia Science Academy, Success, Teachers, Testimonials. Tagged: , , , , , .

I’m happy to hear the news that my son’s high school was ranked 13th among California schools. Closely observing the school, I can readily say that many developments were already visible in this school year, so the result is not a real surprise to me. Magnolia public charter school is famed as one of the best in and around San Fernando Valley; it was awarded the Silver Medal by the US News in ‘America’s Best High Schools’ category.

I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank the teachers, staff and administrators who have had a hand in these accomplishments.

It was also uplifting to know that the charter school also ranked 115th nationally, an increase from its 291st position last year, when more than 1900 public high schools nationwide are taken into account by the Washington Post.

This shows how well MSA prepare our kids for their college education. Bravo to Magnolia! Well deserved!

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16 Mar

Magnolia Science Academy | Busting Gulen charter schools myths

Posted by stdstd in Charter schools, Diversity, Education, Magnolia Science Academy, Teachers, Testimonials. Tagged: , , , , .

Magnolia Science Academy 1 in Reseda, is a great school in terms of academics, teachers, friendly environment and diversity. There are over fifteen different cultures represented and all the students get along in its small, interactive, and hospitable environment.Almost all of the  previous students have been attending the school since the start of middle school, so being in the building, having classes with the teachers and hanging out with your friends feel like being at home with your family. It is common to see the old graduates visiting the school often, only to see their old teachers and see familiar faces.

MSA has a very diverse student body with many traditions, but are not limited to Mexican, El Salvadoran, Filipino, Ecuadorian, Armenian, Persian, African-American, Turkish, and Indian. Every class has its own unique blend of cultures and somehow manages cooperate extremely well. The students are very open and welcoming and I have never seen any bullying. It’s easy to speak out in class, and people are always very interested to hear your perspective on different issues.

I had always thought that high school would be a scary place as they show it in the movies. The students’ friendliness at MSA have always surprised me in this aspect and I think that kids coming in from middle school to high school would love MSA for this too.I have seen many students scared of this transition, and I think that MSA helps to combat this fear by being a friendly and diverse school.

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