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McCall Mosaic
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Date Submitted: 10/13/2011
What school did you decide on? McCall
Calendar year your child entered/will enter 2010
Grade your child entered/will enter kindergarten
What neighborhood are you in? Center City
What schools did you consider? Independence Charter, Meredith
What factors were most important to you? Location, Reputation, Public Eduction, School Performance (test scores, success of graduates), Teacher Quality, Principal Quality, Diversity
What first attracted you to the school? I knew McCall had a strong academic reputation and I really liked that it had a strong neighborhood feeling – almost all the students live in the neighborhood. I was also drawn to the respect the school pays to the fact that over 60% of its students come from Chinatown – incorporating aspects of Chinese culture and language into the curriculum. I liked the idea of my children being exposed to different cultures including non-native English speakers.
What were the critical factors that led to your choice? PSSA scores, high praise from other parents for the teaching staff (praise I now share), a highly visible and engaged principal, touring the school (order in the hallways, active participation in the classrooms), and the diversity of the student body.
Did you relocate in order to choose this school? Yes
On the political spectrum, I consider myself to be liberal
This is a snapshot of one parent’s school choice. You can read other parent testimonials and help other parents. Take five minutes to complete an anonymous survey to tell PSS and our readers about your school choice!
Len Lipkin
PSS Community