Originally Posted by somewhereonearth
Even knowing what I know about the charter first hand, I would STILL choose this charter over the local public school. So so sad that there are so many families left to choose between these two schools (or other similar charters).

Agreed. Another poster recently mentioned identifying the "least worst" educational option. We find our "least worst" and do what we can to help move it forward. However families are just passing through.

Originally Posted by somewhereonearth
I am feeling so fortunate that I CAN homeschool partially and eventually send my child to the private school of our choice.
Yes, your child is very fortunate to have some homeschooling. How is the private school toward gifted kids and their families?