Endeavor Charter School

Endeavor is a success due to the hardworking teachers and the volunteer parents who dedicate themselves to making the school a success. I am grateful to the dedication of both as a parent to two children at the school.

This is my son's first year at Endeavor. I had heard many good things about the school, and had applied via the lottery for several years (for two of my children) without success. We were thrilled when my youngest, a second grader, got in, and we have not been disappointed. The teacher/child ratio is low, and allows the teachers to really focus on the needs of the children. All staff members I have had contact with have been involved and helpful, and seem to truly care about the future of these students. Teacher and parent involvement in extracurricular and fund-raising events has been exceptional. Within the classroom, the children are often engaged in hands-on activities that allow them to learn the curriculum in a different manner than a traditional classroom set-up. They perform science experiments 3-4 days a week, and I have been amazed at the conversations I have with my son about topics he is learning. I can tell he is gaining a deeper understanding of the subject than I ever noticed with my older children at this age. Field trips are an important part of the curriculum at Endeavor, and on average, classes experience two field trips each nine-week period. Fine arts is a big focus as well, and students have art, music and drama classes once a week.

When looking for alternative educational options for my children, I pored over many charter and magnet school websites. I visited several of the schools. I was most impressed with Endeavor's philosophy of experiential learning, and their core belief that all children deserve an excellent well-rounded education that includes community service, public speaking and character education as well as solid academics. We feel very fortunate to be a part of this community.