Community Statements
I’ve been nothing but impressed with the quality of learning and the output of confidence as I’ve observed your work at Island Park Charter School!
As a grandparent, I’ve seen many papers, projects and handwriting from my granddaughter. She speaks so positively about her teachers and classmates. She has told me things she has learned like contractions, math facts and geology facts no normal classroom curriculum would cover for a kindergartner! She is a sponge learning and listening from the older students. I’ve loved the Veterans Day and Geology Rocks programs immensely. Your students love you and you love them! It shows!
As an educator for over twenty years, I’ve seen quality in what you produce. I love the blended environment students have for learning and helping each other. I especially notice that you move them along as they understand a concept! That takes “on top of your game” application and lesson planning! Good job!
Keep up the quality work!
Barb Croft - 2023
My wife and I homeschooled our kids until ages 6 and 5 with a a lot of success, yet many sacrifices were made with schedules and the kids socialization. We knew we needed to look at schools in the area. We were reluctant to bring our kids to a public school for fear of many reasons most homeschooling parents are concerned with. After looking into Island Park Charter School to learn about the curriculum used and the staff members, we were really excited to bring the kids to their first school. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I was impressed with what they teach the kids - from computer coding to sign language. The kids have loved going to school and have been able to overcome a lot of the shortcomings presented from homeschooling. The kids within the first couple of weeks were blending their words, made friends, and look forward to school every day. This has been nothing but an amazing experience from the beginning for our whole family. Thank you IPCS!
Kevin Peterson - 2024
What a bonus when Connie Day put a lot of hard work into opening the school a few years ago.
An educational haven for students aged 4 - 9 years. Gone is the long drive, through all types of weather to Ashton and a real local community school is now available.
It is apparent to all who volunteer or visit the school that the students have fun, while engaging in their lessons. The staff produce an atmosphere that is pro-active to the various ages of the kids, who have a great social repartee, look out for each other and are eager to learn.
It is a joy to be a volunteer there, albeit only a couple of hours a week.
Sue Provost - 2023
I must admit, I was skeptical of sending my child to a small charter. Would she have all the opportunities she would at a larger school? I didn’t know any different but looking back now, I can’t even believe how silly my concerns were. Sending my child to Island Park Charter was the BEST decision I’ve ever made for her education. The teachers truly love the students and they love to teach. I can’t tell you how important it is for kids to fall in love with learning early on and that’s one of the things that makes this school so special. My daughter is thriving and it’s because learning has been introduced to her as fun and exciting. Learning alongside the older kids has some awesome benefits too. She’s not restricted to learning at the same pace as the rest of her classmates, they meet her where she is and it’s been so exciting to hear each day what she’s accomplished. As far as opportunities goes, I feel she’s experienced more and excelled much faster than she ever could have at a bigger school. We made the right choice. Thank you IPCS, from the bottom of my heart, we love you!
Natalie Stone - 2023
As a parent of two children that graduated from a charter school, I wanted to reach out to you and let you know how much I respect, appreciate, and adore the Island Park Charter School. Your school is an amazing asset to our community. the one-on-one attention that is offered to students is exactly what these kids need. As a parent I saw very early in my children’s own learning that they learned differently and at different speeds. Today’s children are much more complex in their skill level and each child learns at their own rate, you are providing that service and opportunity for each kid to be able to do just that.
I have two employees that benefit from your school. before the one child joined your school you could not understand him. I would have to ask mom or dad what he was saying. He would never look you directly in the eyes and sometimes even mom and dad did not understand him. He has been attending your school for 2 years and even after the first 6 months I was amazed at how well he was talking, he is using words that even I as an adult do not use, not only does he use them, he knows what they mean. The second child has grown so much in her social skills, language skills and her math skills. The two of them simply amaze me at the things they know and are learning. I look forward to them coming to my office and visiting with me. I am always interested in learning about the things they are studying, and it is a delight to hear how excited they are to talk about school. They both tell me all the time that they do not like to stay home from school because they do not want to miss anything. that statement alone should tell you what an excellent job you are doing. keep it up, and I hope more parents take advantage of the learning environment that you have created.
Angie Illum - 2023
Since the day that we enrooled our boys in Island Park Charter School, our boys LOVE LEARNING. They LOVE SCHOOL!
They have gained so much confidence and learned to much more about what it means to work and play well with others since coming to IPCS.
The staff and everyone that works and volunteers at Island Park Charter School have made all of this and do so much more possible for our boys.
Our family is forever grateful and blessed to have such amazing and compassionate educators and mentors in our children’s lives.
Island Park Charter School is an incredible part of our community and our family.
The Cuevas Fuentes Family - 2023