Research Star Charter School Charter Schools in Austin, Texas

“Star is going down hill fast. The new principal is changing the schools mission. Also they are planning to open into a new, much larger building and start taking in a lot more students next year. This is going to be our last year at this school.”

“Star is an outstanding school with staff and teachers that care about the children. The new principal has come under a lot of fire because she has made decisions that have been needed for a long time. For example, parents expressed safety as a #1 priority and then some were hostile towards the administration when new safety practices were put into place because it forced them to make an effort to socialize with their friends. Star is a high achieving academic school that is designed to prepare their students for a successful future. As Star grows, it will change, but one thing will always remain the same - high standards will be taught to and held with the utmost regard!”

“My experience has been that the new principal is nice until you go to her with issues or concerns, and she seemingly does not do what is in the best interest of the students or families. I no longer believe my children are safe at Star Charter.”

“I couldn't be happier at this school. The new principal is wonderful.”

“Dr. Rue Domel is a shining example of what a great educator should be. Her experience as a classroom educator, administrator, parent, and student must be the reason she is able to reach and teach every student who crosses her path. Every student - regardless of academic ability - every student. My daughter and son have her personal cellular phone number so that they can phone her anytime they encounter difficulties in math or science. My daughter phoned her just last night. They spend 30 minutes on the phone -geometry!! Would your daughter's teacher do that? She sets and expects a high level of achievement for her students and herself. Incredible woman.”

“I was one the original 5 students that started this school in 1995 when I was in fifth grade. I graduated from here in May of 2004 and I can honestly say that if it had not been for this school, I probably never would have made the honor roll my senior year. Students are treated with respect and given every opportunity to excel in whatever they set their minds to. Dr. Domel was ready and willing to help you with any problems, whether you were in her classes or not. Ms Green (now Mrs. Bennet) was always finding new ways to engage students and make sure that we were responsible. Ms. Hamid (now Mrs. Greenwell) was an inspiring teacher somehow finding ways to make the most boring subjects interesting. Mr. Barnetts passion for math made class easy, even for the math challenged like me.”

“Mixed bag with teachers this year - one of my students has a great teacher and the other one has a poor teacher. Small class size is nice.”

“Great school. Your child will enjoy students who actually want to go to school. Entry is limited.”

“Great school ! Excellent teachers and staff. My children have learned so much and they just do it in half a day! The school has two sessions,8am-11:45,and 12pm -4pm. This can be challenging for some working parents maybe,but the children seem to thrive on the shorter schoolday. The school does not accept any problem children,which makes it easier for the teacher to actually teach and not just babysit and discipline. The academics are the main focus ,but I hope they extend the hours to include some extracurricular activities also.”

“Great school, great environment, concerned teachers! Not enough extracurricular activites, but they are always growing!”

“Great school. Great environment. Definitely my choice.”

“This is one of the worst schools our child has had to experience in his year as a junior. We a very dissapointed with the curriculum, the teachers a rude. Their is really a need for all parents to be on high alert against this school.If you value your childs education do not put him or her in this school.”

“I entered my daughter in Star in Sept. of this yr. We had just moved here from OK. and between her age and the move she was having a horrible time. I am more then grateful to the staff at the star school. Especially the teachers that my daughter has. I can't tell you how much they have done not only to her self esteem... But how her grades have improved. The most important thing I find also is that they except each student for who they are, not for how they dress, look. There seems to be no judgement on the students. My daughter actually loves to go to school, where before its always been a fight. I am so grateful to this school. My thanks to each and every one of the teachers.”

“This school has been great for our family! My son had to be removed from a RRISD middle school due to excessive bullying, halfway thru 6th grade. Star was great about mainstreaming him mid-year and he finished with an A average. It has been so positive that we have since removed our younger child from RRISD and he, too, attends Star Charter. The small class size and zero-tolerance for bullying make us rate it 5 stars!”

“We homeschooled our four children before sending them to this school in 2001. As parents we love the flexibility of the schedules for either morning or afternoon classes and the intimate classroom setting. We have been greatly blessed by the one-on-one all our children have been able to receive because of the small classes. Their teachers have been able to meet their individual needs and so our children have been successful in their studies. The only downfall to the school,in our estimation, is the fact there is no kindergarden for our 5 year old. She is looking forward to attending when she reaches the first grade. Thank you Star Charter for making our transition from homeschooling to public school a pleasant one.”

“Star Charter School is a great school if you want your child to learn somthing. The teachers are outstanding. Especialy one Dr. Rue Domel she help if your don't understand and she makes learning fun. My daughter said that because of her the year flew by and it wasn't bland and boring. Star has an exalent learning curiculum. Its a wonderful place your child only goes for 4 hours but they learn more and because the classes are smaller than regular public schools the children get more help and more one on one contact with the teacher. To make sure they understand that year that my daughter was at Star it helped her alot her grades significantly improved especialy my sons. They did wonders with him he is not good at English his grades went from F's to B's. Star Charter is a wonderful school. Take a chance get in!”

“Star Charter School (SCS) is unique. They get more education done in 4 hours than the public schools get done in 7 1/2 hours. If your child wants to learn, they are given every opportunity otherwise, they can get by as in the public system. There aren't the usual clicks that appear in public school either. I also like the fact that all grade levels mix a little. I don't think the public system address sociability with any success. Even the little 1'st graders know some of the 12th graders. Sure some of the teachers are better than others, but most of them really love their job here. You can tell by the bonding that goes on between the student and teachers. Best of all, poor behavior is not tolerated. Far too much time is wasted with poor behavior in public schools.”

“Star Charter is one of the best schools I ever sent my kids to. They are doing 10 times better than they did at Westview Middle and Deloco primary. The staff is nice and the classes are short not draged out so your kid losses there state of mind. My kids are always talking about how there day was and I would like to tell you some of the teachers names Dr.Domle, Mrs. Pickle, and Mr. Wells these are my childs teachers and he loves them.”