BLOG # 2

Nothing I have encountered seems to prove my thesis. Most kids are predominately African American or Hispanic with lower socio-economic backgrounds. On the contrary, I am arguing that charter schools are increasingly integrated and attract middle class families. However, one thing I have noticed is that class sizes are a lot smaller compared to my public school, and it fosters a community-stressed environment. For example, today I worked with fifth grade and there is one Asian student. Being the only Asian in the class does not affect his class-relations. No one treats him differently. They all talk about the same TV shows, or same new songs on the radio. Unlike Ariel’s story, Hope Community Charter is only two years old, and it great condition. Granted a few organization problems, the school is upholding its facilities fairly well. The rooms are nicely organized, the equipment in classroom is working fine, and the condition of the classrooms and the hallways is excellent.