tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post4123793838117656337..comments2024-03-26T11:07:03.496-04:00Comments on Ed Notes Online: On the Democracy Prep Plantation: When Zero Tolerance Becomes Psychological Warfareed notes onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-52905776463664383162018-10-12T01:09:08.907-04:002018-10-12T01:09:08.907-04:00Democracy prep is on if the worse Charter School m...Democracy prep is on if the worse Charter School my child call home today about a teacher name Mrs Dyer a 5th grade teacher that tease her about repeating the 5th I have spoke too administrator Mr.Veal and he told me he was going too deal with this issue I was very upset I have yet too received a phone call I recommend no one children too go there this my daughter second year and she don't want too go back after the comments the teacher Mrs Dyer have told her i always tried talking too the principal never available I'm tried so I will be dropping my child tomorrow... I have nothing good too say everybody in the school rude and have attitudes and quick too threatened you with the police so sad I can't find who over this school but I'm digging into it.. I think they need too know about who the hired theses days cause she very unprofessional too say she a teacher (Mrs Dyer) 10/12/18Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092393155277183844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-16144286301075826732016-01-23T07:23:43.566-05:002016-01-23T07:23:43.566-05:00hi as a former student from DPCS back in 2009 i&#...hi as a former student from DPCS back in 2009 i'm telling You know it a bad school to begin with to the "academicians" to bad student drama were there have been incidents among the students body were a student blurred out said "... and this is why i don't like white people" were as a student and a person mixed with European ancestry were I have to feel deafened and embarrassed not only for me but for the teacher who was teaching at the time. also, as a victim of bullying the staff didn't really do much even the giuldence conculor were i did ask for a safety transfer didn't want to give in the first place it took my whole yes WHOLE family to convince the bitch to give the transfer papers. also, the environment as more like a prison than a school were at one point i did want to give up on everything mind you is only 14 at the time. luckily, my mind was sanity was intacted when i was taking to the teachers that i was cool with and my drawing and reading saved me from falling to depression half the time. inclusion, when i officially left that prion i had to go to counselling for the whole summer because in all honesty the damage was already done to me and still haunts me till this day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-60798234889328212712015-11-26T02:46:00.249-05:002015-11-26T02:46:00.249-05:00Thank you for writing all of this. I am a teacher ...Thank you for writing all of this. I am a teacher and I avoided applying to Democracy Prep because I didn't like their philosophy and have never read good things about them. One of their recruiters got a hold of my resume. I won't apply there because kids who are not happy do not learn. I have taught in and visited many schools. A class where the students are smiling and they are able to talk and share ideas is the best type. The information in and information out approach gives you kids who can't problem solve. Keep looking and please find your kids a better place!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08278056150922051163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-50258557880249523332015-10-22T20:47:27.588-04:002015-10-22T20:47:27.588-04:00How can I set a law suit against the school. My da...How can I set a law suit against the school. My daughter was insured at school with a slightly torn ACL in 2013 the school contacted me about it and I brought her to the ER. The school was notified on the type of injury she sustained. School 2014 she was told if she does participate in gym she will receive a zero even though this same gym teacher carried her into the school the year before last and knows about her injury. My daughter being the straight A student she is participated in gym playing basketball mind you I have no clue this is going on. Next thing I know I receive another call from the school stating that my daughter was severely hurt and I needed to come down to the school. I totally flipped out and requested for them to bring her themselves to the hospital and met them there she was diagnosed with a completely torn ACL and Meniscus. She currently needs surgery but I can't provide that right now because she needs accommodations the school can't provide. My daughter is now currently in the high school and was given a demerit for not taking off her sweater while walking up the stair case in which she did not because she was afraid she would fall while walking up the stairs and it was crowded with other students she waited until she got to the classroom where she felt safe to do so due to her ACL injury. She tried explaining this to the teachers and they were being very disrespectful towards her this is a student who never gets in trouble which is hard to accomplish in Democracy prep period. She winds up calling me on her cell phone in the hallway because it was too much to handle I ask her to place the teacher on the phone so I can speak to the teacher whom had the nerve to disrespect her and my self. This is only happening because the school isn't doing anything to stop this from happening. I understand you stand behind your teachers but when they are wrong they are wrong and they need to be counseled for it. To make things worst they gave her another demerit for calling me on her cell phone. When I contacted the school all I'm hearing is them say they treat all scholars the same and talking about policies and procedures making me feel as if my child is just a number to them and not a person. My daughter attended the middle school when ever I had a concern or my child had a concern they always made me feel like a person they took accountability and solved the problem this is not the same for the high school and I'm looking to speak with the principle tomorrow and if this does not get solved I'm gonna get a petition started so I can get our children voices heard about these problems they need to be talked about and we need to be heard if I have to bring this to the news attention I will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-36155820240088904782015-09-24T15:16:54.197-04:002015-09-24T15:16:54.197-04:00Democracy Prep is not suitable for children who ar...Democracy Prep is not suitable for children who are smart, inquisitive, expressive, strong leaders, or hands-on learner. however, it is more suitable for children who are passive. Democracy Prep trains students to be robots, not to question, even while learning in the classroom.Fed up with Democracy Prep's hypocrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335549294182399621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-24329218577905806072015-09-24T12:24:57.077-04:002015-09-24T12:24:57.077-04:00Thank you for your post. I have been debating If I...Thank you for your post. I have been debating If I should send him here because my son needs structure but not confinement. Education must also be a form of enjoyment . As parents we must be the best advocate for our children.eunicehttp://redstilettosandcrayons.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-28825787007309420262015-01-02T06:06:28.084-05:002015-01-02T06:06:28.084-05:00My daughter goes to democracy prep endurance in th...My daughter goes to democracy prep endurance in the Harlem I have nothing but praises for this school. I love the principal Ms. Marrer. I love the fact that the teachers challenge the students to be better; I love the fact that they have to read and count their words; I love the fact that they take them one trips to historical and political places. They give their scholars a future to look forward too. They reward them for all their hard work. I love the fact that its not like a normal public school which can be over crowd and sometimes children can be over looked and undereducated. I am sorry for any discomfort that your children received at any of the Democracy Prep schools. My daughter loves her school and what it stands for. She has been apart of so much and has excelled since being their since the 6th grade. She received a letter from the mayor of NYC for having the highest math score throughout the state. She has been chosen to take high school credit classes while still attending middle school. They will push your child for excellence and I am so grateful for them. Good luck with your childrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-35925400648692247892014-12-10T22:27:36.715-05:002014-12-10T22:27:36.715-05:00I am a parent at freedom prep middle school in Cam...I am a parent at freedom prep middle school in Camden and that school is nothing but hell, my child is constantly in trouble and always getting singled out, furthermore I have sat in a few of his classes and I have seen the principal yelling at children like they are not even human, one time I was sitting in my sons class and I heard screaming in the hall way and it was a dream coach yelling at a scholar saying if she didn't tuck in her shirt she would be suspended...I can't take this school anymore I highly recommend that anyone who was thinking about enrolling their child in this school not to <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-10410769314358563192014-08-26T21:09:29.205-04:002014-08-26T21:09:29.205-04:00My child has attended Democracy Prep. Washington D...My child has attended Democracy Prep. Washington D.C. for 5days and i'm already prepared to take her out.Parents are not allowed into the school or classrooms.I don't even know where my child class is.Its like there hiding the way they talk and treat our kids cause your not allowed to see the classes.I still have not seen or meet the principle.All i see every morning and evening is this tall man dressed in bright clothing yelling at the parents every single day since school started.There sending kids home because of their uniforms and the uniform company still has not delivered the ordered uniforms to the school.I think their pushing the kids to hard to prep for college and not letting them be kids.Im still trying to understand why if they have table,chairs and benches inside of the gate why are they making it a big deal to lock out parents,grandparent and elderly outside the gate when they could be waiting patiently on them benches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-16217025521559031762014-04-24T12:52:52.017-04:002014-04-24T12:52:52.017-04:00When you and your kids are perfect, only then you ...When you and your kids are perfect, only then you may speak on the matter.Fed up with Democracy Prep's hypocrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335549294182399621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-11257514887164935862014-04-23T16:23:29.212-04:002014-04-23T16:23:29.212-04:00Yes, children should respect adults. Your son shou...Yes, children should respect adults. Your son should have never mumbled anything. Would he speak to you like that? busymamiof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13340407367280384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-34043695108132188982014-04-23T16:20:24.057-04:002014-04-23T16:20:24.057-04:00Parents have many options if your child is unhappy...Parents have many options if your child is unhappy then send him of her to their home school. You can't complain about the system but countine to let himii be abused. Take him out send him to another school.busymamiof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13340407367280384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-35326692702560943002014-04-23T16:17:33.747-04:002014-04-23T16:17:33.747-04:00First and Foremost I'm sorry for any pain you ...First and Foremost I'm sorry for any pain you and your son have endured because of Democracy Prep. I was rasied in the South and taught school in the South. I'm a parent of two children who live in New York City. MIddle is HELL! for students and Teachers. My son is going to 4th grade and I honeslty fear the day he has to go to middle school. My son cama to New York when he was four years old, he grow up saying yes ma'am no ma'am, opening doors for strangers. Your son is in the wrong, we should have never said anything under his breathe. Would he have said that to you? If the answer is no, then he shouldn't have done it at school. busymamiof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13340407367280384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-72730359429459326322014-02-08T08:04:50.900-05:002014-02-08T08:04:50.900-05:00I have had the same experience. My son started off...I have had the same experience. My son started off with As and Bs and then one teacher targeted him. First, she lied and said he cursed. My son he mumbled, "she get on my nerves" while the teacher was in font of the classroom. she saw his lips move and said he cursed at another student. My son was very upset and never forgave her for that. When I didn't let up about that first suspension, the ass't supt and co-principals tried unsuccessfully to convince my son that people make mistakes and he has to be open to give the teacher a chance. Only because I didn'yt let up about what was the first of a spiral downhill for my son. It's funny how hypocritical they are. they expect a 12 year old to be understanding but they micromanage and expect my son to be a robot and act like he's a slave. The slave mentality, with uncle Tom and aunt Sally, the master, the CEO, Seth Andrews, Katy Duffie, and the millionaires who back them up financially.Fed up with Democracy Prep's hypocrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335549294182399621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-90493225829280748362014-02-06T22:24:29.417-05:002014-02-06T22:24:29.417-05:00I have been going through hell since my son starte...I have been going through hell since my son started at Democracy Prep in September of 2013. I believe he was targeted because I am a public school teacher. Now i know what I need to do. They are and have been abusive of children. And ACS is aware and have not done anything. I know of a student with special needs who they got rid of and he is doing well in the regular public school. Fed up with Democracy Prep's hypocrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335549294182399621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-76445122538536188412014-02-06T22:17:24.314-05:002014-02-06T22:17:24.314-05:00I'm so glad I found this site. I have been goi...I'm so glad I found this site. I have been going through hell since my son started at Democracy Prep in Sept. My son was suspended and I went to the school board. They did nothing. I am still fighting. I believe my son was targeted because I am a public school teacher. So I now realize that it's not him. They have ulterior motive. Namely, Emmanuel George, who has an expired administrative license. He is the ass't supt of middle schools, a new position they came up with to still use him as an administrator. None of the principals are certified. They all, including the teachers, have no license or expired teacher's licenses. Yes, and ACS knows and they have done nothing. I have complained to them and they haven't done anything.<br />Fed up with Democracy Prep's hypocrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335549294182399621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-19687743682370257902013-09-02T18:02:51.509-04:002013-09-02T18:02:51.509-04:00This is child abuse. Do other parents with chil...This is child abuse. Do other parents with children in Democracy Prep know this is going on? Calvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577161172897247371noreply@blogger.com