How are charter schools funded?
Charter schools are a unique form of public schools and they are funded by state. The funding is determined by the average number of students attending school every day. Many charter schools receive additional funding from state and federal funds to finance a variety of after school activities.

What happens when a student transfers from a traditional public school to a charter school?
When a student moves from a traditional public school to a charter school, the student is still in public education, but the government funding allotted to the student will move with him or her to the charter school.

How does a charter school improve public education?
One of the main benefits of charter schools is competition among schools for students. Parents have more opportunity to choose a school. This eventually leads to higher educational standards for all schools.

Is a charter school affiliated with any particular religion?
Charter schools are public schools and as such offer no religious education and are not affiliated with any particular religion. However if parents, students and teachers would like to read and explore religious teachings outside of the classroom time, that is certainly allowed. All students, at their request and with the permission of their parents, may attend these classes.

Are charter school students emerged in diverse languages and culture?
At GOCA, all students receive instruction in a second language. They also experience the culture of other people groups through enriched language, art, and music programs.

How is the order and discipline of a charter school different from that of a public school?
Unlike public schools with many hundreds or even thousands of students, charter schools are generally not large (200-400 students). This helps to maintain discipline and order at the highest level.

What language is taught in the school?
Instruction is in English only and all the teachers, without exception, must have state certification.

Do charter school students go on to enroll in colleges and universities?
Certainly. Charter schools provide a level of education on par or beyond that of a typical public school. A Charter school is a formal institution with all necessary state licenses. Charter school diploma is recognized by all colleges and universities.

Can a child move from a charter school to a conventional public school?
Yes, a child is always free to move from a charter school to a conventional school at any time.

What is the difference between a charter school and a private school?
The primary difference is tuition cost. Payment of education in private schools is around $ 400 per month and above, and education in charter schools, because they are public schools is free of charge.

What are the similarities between a charter school and a private school?
• a high level of education
• the safety of students
• good communication between parents, teachers and staff
• the use of advanced and innovative teaching methods
• a choice of training programs
• good discipline

Is the level of educational performance at a charter school monitored and measured?
Charter schools are required to maintain state standards, which are required of traditional public schools. The level of education is monitored by the local district as well as the state.

What level of skill is required of teachers in charter schools?
As in other public schools, all teachers must have appropriate licenses (Credential or its equivalent).

Under what conditions might a charter school be closed?
The organization, which provides charter, could suspend the contract, if any of the following issues are found:

- The school violates the terms of the charter contract.
- The school fails in its mission to provide growth in education of students.
- Poor financial management.
- Any violation of the law.

How is the money allocated at a charter school?
Charter schools decide on the allocation of school budget. For example, if a school needs new textbooks for students, it could buy them as part of its budget, without waiting for permission from the district. This allows the school to quickly react to needed changes without going through bureaucratic red tape.

Who provides the books and teaching aids at a charter school?
The school provides all textbooks to the students free of charge. The books must be returned to school at the end of the school year.

How have students in charter schools performed historically?
Performance of pupils in the charter school has traditionally been as good as or better than students in ordinary public schools. . Charter schools are obliged to carry out state required standardized tests and inform parents about the test results. Test results allow students to compare their level of knowledge with students in other schools (public, private, charter).

Is there an extended day program available at the charter school?
It can be arranged if the requests of the parents deem it necessary. Parents will be obliged to pay to have their children participate in the extended day program.

Can a charter school provide educational visas for foreign students?
Charter schools can not provide educational visas for foreign students.

Can a charter school exclude pupils?
Charter school may exclude a student, in accordance with the disciplinary code, which is used by all public schools.

Are the laws the same regarding the establishment of a charter school in all states?
Each state has different laws governing the registration and operation of charter schools.

If the parents have poor English language skills, can they obtain the necessary information in Russian?
The administrators and teachers will always have Russian-speaking representatives who can help parents.

Are parent teacher conferences held to discuss a student's progress?
Approximately two or three times a year, meetings are held between parents and teachers.

Does each class have an assigned teacher?
Yes, as part of the rules of the school, each class must have a teacher present at all times.