[Irishmen]

There is a tier system. 1st tier for kids whose parents worked directly for The Villages of Lake Sumter etc. 2nd tier was for subcontractors of builders and 3rd was for parents who worked for rented commercial property Subway, and the like. At first we volunteered back in early 2000's. There was no room for 3rd tier kids. Now with construction down and all that goes with it the school is filled with kids from the 3rd tier. we saw a big change in student behavior over the lat few years. It nots what it used to be for sure. Great facilities is really the only difference between Lady Lake Elementary and TVCS. if your child has any special needs like a learning disability or exceptional student go to Lady Lake.

[hedoman]

VCS was recently rated as a top school in the state for acedemics, graduation and college prep per the Daily Sun. Interaction with every student I have met has ben a pleasure.

[paulandjean]

So in a sense the Village Charter School is a private school,meaning they can pick and choose students.Someone living at 466 and 301 who could walk to school could be turned away if not meeting tier1,2, or 3. Correct?

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

So in a sense the Village Charter School is a private school,meaning they can pick and choose students.Someone living at 466 and 301 who could walk to school could be turned away if not meeting tier1,2, or 3. Correct?

It is not a private school (it is a charter school see FCPCS for full information on florida's charter schools), it is paid for with tax dollars and is under the auspices of Sumter County Schools. Students must meet all state test scores (not necessary in private schools) such as the FCAT.

[paulandjean]

Charter schools are different than Florida public schools. Charter schools are schools for profit,correct?

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

Charter schools are different than Florida public schools. Charter schools are schools for profit,correct?

Incorrect.

[paulandjean]

Charter schools then are not schools for profit.Are county millages for schools also effect the villages schools?

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

Charter schools then are not schools for profit.Are county millages for schools also effect the villages schools?

Florida School Choice | Charter Schools

Charter school - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[jbdlfan]

Originally Posted by Irishmen

There is a tier system. 1st tier for kids whose parents worked directly for The Villages of Lake Sumter etc. 2nd tier was for subcontractors of builders and 3rd was for parents who worked for rented commercial property Subway, and the like. At first we volunteered back in early 2000's. There was no room for 3rd tier kids. Now with construction down and all that goes with it the school is filled with kids from the 3rd tier. we saw a big change in student behavior over the lat few years. It nots what it used to be for sure. Great facilities is really the only difference between Lady Lake Elementary and TVCS. if your child has any special needs like a learning disability or exceptional student go to Lady Lake.

You are 100% correct about students with learning disabilities! The middle school only has one or two ESE teachers. For a school its size, they would normally have many more. They do not, to the best of my knowledge, have any support facilities for students needing self contained arrangements. When you don't have to deal with these issues, it becomes MUCH easier to achieve the higher test scores. (as well as having the right students missing testing...) I think there is only one intensive reading teacher also.

[dvga11]

Jbdlfan,

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[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dvga11

Jbdlfan,

I don't know how to private message on here but I would love to hear from you. thanks!

Click on her post. A drop down menu will fall. Click on PM and you can message her.

[dvga11]

Thank you!