Research Triangle Charter

I was skeptical at the beginning of the year but everything changed after Winter Break. It''s difficult to have a complete picture of the school unless you volunteer or actively participate in various events. Every teacher in the school works hard daily to impact each student and you can see the gratitude in the students'' faces. There are several instructors that spend time with students with behavioral or learning challenges. They have more patience than I remember my teachers had when I was in school lol. I''m excited about my daughter's next year here at RTCA and I will be even more involved in the PTO to ensure our scholars have an even better school year.

Things have changed so much at RTCA in the past few years. They have finished in the top 10% in academic growth in the state in 2018-2019 and even received a 10-year charter renewal from the state—which is very rare! They have raised their school report grade and they have a WONDERFUL middle school with very supportive teachers who understand students'' academic and social-emotional needs. Their middle school dean—Dean Bowser—is a visionary leader who runs a tight ship and has made that middle school a model for others. When you walk in the building, you can feel the love... and that's important to a parent like me. Their leadership is amazing and understanding. I love RTCA! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

When I first heard about RTCA I thought that they were doing great things at their school. I talked to several people who had sent their children/grandchildren there before and they told me to stay clear. After being hardheaded and sending my child to this school I now realize that I made a horrible decision. The leadership lacks proper experience to deal with children. They allow children to jump on weaker children and then when the child defends themselves they kick them out of school. This school is HORRIBLE when it comes to communicating with parents. If your child has a continuous issue with another child they will not allow you to have a conference with the other parent and child. The assistant principal lacks skills to deal with parents who actually care about their child's well being. Additionally, the lunch is subpar at best. They have to microwave each "mystery meal" and some days the truck that delivers the meals doesn't even show up.

My son is a rising 7th grader. 6th grade was his first year attending RTCA. I was excited about the academic structure of the school. The smaller class rooms and the individualized attention. I was very disappointed with the teachers. The lack of professionalism and the presence of favortism. The outdoors was not introduced was daily activity. My son rarely saw outdoors. Children need sunshine and play time to ensure their day goes a little bit smoother.

This school needs a lot of work. Specifically, the need for quality teachers. My child has been there since kindergarten and with the exception of that year I have been extremely disappointed. I continue to try and work with them, but continue to be disappointed and wish I had moved my child! My child will definitely not be attending next year.