Research Omuteko Gwamaziima charter Schools in Durham, North Carolina

“My perception of OG has changed recently b/c of how some issues have been handled regarding the schools disciplinary actions. My son has been experiencing some difficulty with the transition into the next grade. I take full responsibility for my sons actions and behaviors. My problem is this: If a student speaks to another student while in the hallway... should he be placed on suspension? I feel that the school needs to consider other avenues when it comes to taking charge of the students while they are @ school. If every time a student doesn't listen to a teach then he or she gets suspended... most students will be held back b/c they missed so many days of school! I am not saying that if a student curses his teacher or out right disrespects them that they shouldn't be disciplined. I am not even saying that if a student does talk in the hallway or doesn't listen that they should not be disciplined. All I am saying is that the teachers need to consider other avenues of disciplinary action @ school before taking what might be the easy route for them (the school) and sending the child home. Examples: Extra homework assignments or projects or exclusion from school activities. Overall the school is not the worst place to send your child... however I am looking into sending my child to another school next school year!”

“The school year still has basically just started so there's not much progress to report. My kids have been receiving very good grades though and I find some of the projects my daughter who's in 5th grade gets to be very challenging. My son who is in 4th grade absolutely loves the school. It's instilled a lot of school spirit in him. So far I am pleased.”

“My son was enrolled in the 1st grade last year at Omuteko Gwamaziima. I had been concerned about where to place him for school because he is very bright and I wanted him to have a stimulating, fun environment. Omuteko Gwamaziima has more than met and exceeded my expectations. The small class sizes allow for very individualized attention that allows children to progress that are advanced but still allows for extra attention for children that struggle. The cultural lessons, knowledge of history, and dedication of the teachers to provide a superb education rooted in strong cultural knowledge and pride is unsurpassed. I am pleased to be in a school district with this option and I am certain that my children will be well educated, culturally aware, and ethnically proud for having attending this institution.”

“This school has been a great disappointment. The principal believe that she is above any school or regulations concerning her self or her staff. As she put it 'we are not under any school district jurisdiction' overall the school is doing poorly in comparison with other charter school, and one can attribute this to the leadership in the school. The school is not in compliance with policy id number: EEO-U-003 Racial and Ethnic Balance in Charter School.”