tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post5755635777179955691..comments2024-02-21T04:11:17.898-08:00Comments on CHARTER SCHOOL SCANDALS: International Leadership Charter SchoolThe Perimeter Primatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12619173438763495716noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-39053472354895410982018-02-15T06:48:37.181-08:002018-02-15T06:48:37.181-08:00This behavior is still happening at the school. Th...This behavior is still happening at the school. There are new teachers every month and Elaine Ruiz Lopez is still rue, disrespectful and verbally abusive. There are still issues with paychecks and students continue to lack services for special education. DR.Lopez controls every single thing and does whatever she wants even if it is illegal.People are becoming more aware of what is happening behind the doors of this school and it will come to light. This woman is a paranoid sociopath who thinks the only opinion that matters is hers. She looks absolutely foolish yelling at her staff and students and everyone just laughs at her. In the end she will have no school because she doesnt know how to treat people and has no respect for parents. Thank goodness that parents have a choice. All the good reviews are fake. DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-17879848638870553522017-03-19T17:18:55.893-07:002017-03-19T17:18:55.893-07:00I am a current student and ILCHS. I did not believ...I am a current student and ILCHS. I did not believe what people were saying about this school but they are true. Dr. Lopez is the most disrespectful person I have ever met. DO NOT SEND YOUR KID HERE!!!!!!!. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-23535314946551247972017-01-06T11:24:10.966-08:002017-01-06T11:24:10.966-08:00Anyone commenting on this blog stating that the ad...Anyone commenting on this blog stating that the administration at ILCHS is amazing, clearly has never been here before. There is NO administration at this school; Dr. Lopez is the end all, be all. When checks bounce, it is because there is NO money in the bank, not because there is an issue with the bank. What school have you been to that does not have: A nurse, a guidance counselor, a dean, a social worker, an assistant principal, a teacher for every subject, ELL and SPED service ????? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-41515324442548413052017-01-06T07:38:30.548-08:002017-01-06T07:38:30.548-08:00ILCHS is a great school ! ILCHS is a great school ! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-63223478668599451682017-01-06T06:49:38.192-08:002017-01-06T06:49:38.192-08:00ILCHS is one of the best High School in New York C...ILCHS is one of the best High School in New York City. They prepare students to go a college. Students learn in a safe environment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-49497388558086038252016-12-15T16:13:47.324-08:002016-12-15T16:13:47.324-08:00Ironically it's 2016 and she evil still runnin...Ironically it's 2016 and she evil still running the school as horrible as ever. Teachers are still quitting, at least 2 every week. She replaced security because she thought they were being too nice to the students, she also fired a cafeteria employee and a janitor. Now, right before the holidays, teachers are getting paid their salary with checks issued from an account that was recently frozen, isn't this illegal. It's like issuing checks that you know have no funds. When is the Chartered Schools' higher archy going to put her out of business? She is a menace to society and students as well as teachers hate her. Many working need their jobs therefore, hang in there! HELP HELP HELP Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-51079488117031772052015-10-18T11:08:28.654-07:002015-10-18T11:08:28.654-07:002015 and this corrruption still exists 2015 and this corrruption still exists Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-17281765780184043642015-07-21T13:54:58.796-07:002015-07-21T13:54:58.796-07:00I, as a parent does agree that Mrs. Lopez does not...I, as a parent does agree that Mrs. Lopez does not seem like a pleasant woman, and definitely isn't parent friendly. What I do not agree with is the comments posted because most of them are from writers who can barely write correct english grammar, makes me question on why are they commenting so negatively about the school.<br />I am a parent who has volunteered in the public school system for years, and what I saw there within their administration, positive comments will never flow out of me.I agree as well with one of the parents, that since my child has been at ILCS, she has learned a whole lot, and from the beginning the school's staff does make parents aware that this school is a college preparation education facility, not somewhere where your child is coming to hang out.<br />I also love the fact that they make it imparative to the students, that dressing up professionally is important. I surely do not want my child in a classroom with pupils who show off their underwear, and/or showing off their bra; especially when the parents agree with their style. Discipline,Discipline!!!!<br /><br />Keep up the good work, Mrs. Lopez!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-1177550778645187112015-05-04T07:15:31.069-07:002015-05-04T07:15:31.069-07:00To all the students comments: Blame your parents f...To all the students comments: Blame your parents for sending you there and KEEPING you there. If you do not like it, transfer schools. <br /><br />This is what the schools need DISCIPLINE. You want physical education then when you get home and finish your homework go for a JOG! I am glad that she yells at students for bad posture, not standing straight in line, having book bags sloppy on the floor and sagging pants. Your PARENTS OBVIOUSLY are NOT DOING IT. <br /><br />You come to school to LEARN not to play and run around. <br /><br />Dr. Lopez is a NO TOLERENCE principle. I am glad she is around maybe it is YOUR children that need to get It together and stop being babies. This is high school and it is preparing you for colleg and REAL life! Be thankful.<br /><br />As for all her illegal accusations post PROOF!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-9030639221353552642015-05-04T07:15:01.704-07:002015-05-04T07:15:01.704-07:00To all the students comments: Blame your parents f...To all the students comments: Blame your parents for sending you there and KEEPING you there. If you do not like it, transfer schools. <br /><br />This is what the schools need DISCIPLINE. You want physical education then when you get home and finish your homework go for a JOG! I am glad that she yells at students for bad posture, not standing straight in line, having book bags sloppy on the floor and sagging pants. Your PARENTS OBVIOUSLY are NOT DOING IT. <br /><br />You come to school to LEARN not to play and run around. <br /><br />Dr. Lopez is a NO TOLERENCE principle. I am glad she is around maybe it is YOUR children that need to get It together and stop being babies. This is high school and it is preparing you for colleg and REAL life! Be thankful.<br /><br />As for all her illegal accusations post PROOF!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-80141913802544177732014-03-12T09:35:51.629-07:002014-03-12T09:35:51.629-07:00I must say this is a lot. I recently interviewed f...I must say this is a lot. I recently interviewed for a position. And now that I am doing some research on the school it doesn't look good. Though I do not believe everything I read. I do believe something is going on there. Something isn't right. It was interesting to see that students are in class all day from 8-4:40 will a little lunch break, no physical activity. leaves me to question do I want to work for such a place. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-23859496340502549022014-02-02T09:39:41.841-08:002014-02-02T09:39:41.841-08:00This school is ridiculous, I'm a sophomore in ...This school is ridiculous, I'm a sophomore in this school and it's unfair what we go through. From 8 to 4:30 it's strictly work and about 25 minutes of lunch. There's no physical activity class. And the restrictions are incredible. Dr.Lopez only talks to us, selfishly, about how She will not let us take regents. It is of course the students choice to take the Regents not hers. Students aren't as well allowed to retake Regents if failed, they need to wait till senior year where everything of this subject is forgotten. We are deprived of freedom in our one free period that which I mentioned before is 25 minutes. It's ridiculous and should be brought to the media. Even though this was published in 2007 it's still going on now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-38216176086298259932013-12-22T08:50:40.824-08:002013-12-22T08:50:40.824-08:00the comment about PSAT classes offered and congrat...the comment about PSAT classes offered and congratulating them is because there were no English teachers for the 11th graders for a long time as a parent complaints were made, went to meeting were questions were shut down none of the pressing issues were addressed and instead cover with some bogus workshop. in the parent teacher conference it was OBVIOUS there are still no real teachers for the 12th grade students. Its all outrages. CAN ALL this information be printed and sent to the media .. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-2760862565783577512013-12-05T07:40:37.814-08:002013-12-05T07:40:37.814-08:00I have to say I agree with all the criticisms of t...I have to say I agree with all the criticisms of this school. The students are treated like prisoners and I'm amazed that they don't rebel. The teachers are kept out of the loop and are constantly being berated for one reason or another. It's a horrible place to be whether you're a student or a teacher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-37966248872195876862013-11-04T16:19:01.788-08:002013-11-04T16:19:01.788-08:00Oh and as for the comment on student work being in...Oh and as for the comment on student work being interrupted for their clothing, it is absolutely true. I have witnessed and have had some of my own students miss or be late to class for their shoes. One day, out of the blue the school, with out notifying teachers cracked down on students' pants! What a waste of time. So many students either were late or missed class. Some sent home! I could have sworn receiving an education was more important than pants! There is really so many things this school does that should be reason for them to be shut down. As I said before, number one my a$&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-5035419400482896862013-11-04T16:12:35.978-08:002013-11-04T16:12:35.978-08:00To the person above me, I hope the media has been...To the person above me, I hope the media has been contacted. This school is terrible, before going to this school to work I would have never thought there were any like it. I also would have never believed there were people so selfish and cold hearted as Dr. Lopez. It scares me to know people like her are in charge of our children's education. As for teachers leaving, I am so happy they were able to leave, the mental and verbal abuse they dealt with was too much. Some of those gone had been there for 6 years! I truly pity the one's who had no choice but to stay. As for the education in this school, it is piss poor. It would be a surprise if those who graduated stay in college more than a year. How is it that 12 th graders do not know how to write a simple essay? Nor did they know simple math.? Most of the students who are A or B students are really C or D students. It is sad that these students were not given the opportunity to reach their potential. Also, the practice of only letting students who do well on their mock Regents is ILLEGAL. Other schools have gotten in trouble for it. It was surprising to see all the seniors graduate when half of them still needed to take a Regents. When it comes to special education, this school is terrible at helping them. The person in charge had no idea on how to help them and is over burdened with other work. They expect teachers with no training in special Ed to know what to do. Most schools hire paraprofessionals who are trained to help these students. Instead they pressure teachers to pass them. In fact they pressure teachers to just pass all their students with a 70. If your child recieves a 70, their true grade is more than likely lower than that. To Maria Santos, you are definitely not a real parent and I'll pray for you for the lies you write. Sadly Dr. Lopez preys on an impoverished neighborhood, where most parents have English as their second language. If she pulled this in the suburbs, she would have been shut down immediately. Number one school, what a joke! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-64351968381185392372013-10-11T19:44:43.256-07:002013-10-11T19:44:43.256-07:00Another public announcement, ILCHS is offering PSA...Another public announcement, ILCHS is offering PSAT classes to 11 th grade students and ACT classes to 12th grade student! Congratulation ILCHS !!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-499812686052299902013-08-28T18:58:26.796-07:002013-08-28T18:58:26.796-07:00This is a Public Service Announcement. All of the ...This is a Public Service Announcement. All of the teachers have left because of the tyrant CEO also known as Dr. Lopez. I don't know what the so called top ranking charter school of the Bronx will do. The scrutiny and violation of employees rights continue to get violated on a daily basis. Reports have been made to parents and the media. Stay tuned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-45085871202600648252013-08-28T01:21:06.760-07:002013-08-28T01:21:06.760-07:00This school is putting my girlfriend's, and he...This school is putting my girlfriend's, and her classmate's future in jeopardy ! Only allowing student to take 2nd SAT, not giving them a chance in the 11th grade, also no chance to retake! Also! they didn't even prepare them for the SAT either, in 11th grade. Not to mention the 11th grade is the most VITAL year of high school! <br /><br />This school needs some ball And chain action and be replaced with Mc'donalds, something more valuable!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-85460690026384956502013-08-26T09:20:48.718-07:002013-08-26T09:20:48.718-07:00I would like to respond to all those false accusat...I would like to respond to all those false accusation regarding ILCHS . My daughter graduated from the International Leadership Charter High school, and I only have positive remark of this institution . The reality is that ILCHS is an excellent school where our children receive discipline and a great education at the same time . Students that comes from others schools where they can do whatever they wants may find this school different and rigorous . The school operates in a private facility there are no Gym but the parents who registered their children they are fully aware of that and agrees with the school mission , because they can find in others places to physical activities , but not the excellent education and a safe environment that ILCHS provide to students and families .My daughter graduated on time , she was accepted in a four year college with scholarship , she get into advance classes because the high score that she gots on her test . I hope that more parent takes the time to write their children's good experiences at ILCHS .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633574555733324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-90701312866872924212013-06-14T09:23:59.754-07:002013-06-14T09:23:59.754-07:00In my years of attending the International leaders...In my years of attending the International leadership Charter High School I have discovered that it isn't what it portrays. The high school that primarily focused on their concerns, care and goals of their students now corrupts our potential by intruding our decisions.Our right to self expression is already been denied, wearing the clothing of our choice isn't an option and as we try to proceed with our education we find ourselves postponing it to change into the"right pair of shoes". A school that values more than just appearances would put off sillyness and worry about what really matters. We need more than just the "right look". A gym, a lunchroom, an auditurium and some windows would suit us well and shortening the unnecessary hours that only aggravate us as we sit in the somnolent classes doing nothing would be a wiser use of time. Our days that last from 8:15 to 4:45 only cause provocative behavior among the students. The stress and lack of actual walls in some rooms were classes have to share classrooms cause students to assail on each other as they both intend to learn. In my years in this school i have seen teachers cry, complain about the principle and the way they are treated and some even tell us they won't be coming back because they just won't put up with the treatment. I once had three teachers in one year for the same subject and i can simply say that that i can't wait to graduate the misery out me .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-36202730109424643842012-12-25T09:57:11.386-08:002012-12-25T09:57:11.386-08:00This school is everything and more horrible than w...This school is everything and more horrible than what has been stated. DO NOT send your child here!! They will receive a better education in a public school!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-42580479087146928312012-09-08T10:21:44.728-07:002012-09-08T10:21:44.728-07:00This school is rotting at the core, and the center...This school is rotting at the core, and the center of its rot is DR. Elaine Ruiz Lopez. Though her mission's foundation seems to be positive on the surface, the actual inner-workings and the logistics of what happens on a day-to-day basis are appalling. I have witnessed board members, investors, members from the state of New York, and members from the city of New York observe 9th and 10th grade lessons on Wednesdays only. At ILCHS, Wednesdays hold truncated hours, and the students are dismissed at 1:30pm, three hours before the average day. This allows Dr. Lopez to ensure that all classes in the 9th and 10th grades are covered throughout the day, thereby giving an impression that the school properly functioning. At the commencement of the 2011-2012 academic year, there were NO permanent pedagogues for the 12-grade students, and less than three pedagogues for the 11-grade students. Dr. Lopez seems to be an expert at making her school look good on paper by hiring young, well-spoken, highly educated teachers for the lower grades. This ensures that parents do not "catch on" to her tactics. I personally witnessed the 12th-grade class of the 2011-2012 school year as having no permanent teachers. The students told me they wanted to learn, that they needed structure, and that they were afraid they wouldn't be adequately prepared for college. They were correct on all accounts. If you are a parent, do not do your child a disservice by sending him or her to this school. Do not subject your child to the irrational "leadership" that Dr. Lopez infiltrates. <br /><br />I have witnessed several double-classes of unattended, unsupervised 16-18 year-olds. <br /><br />I am not a medical professional, so I have no proof or evidence when I make this next claim, but as a sane, well-educated, normal human being I can say with confidence that there MUST be something going on with Dr. Lopez that needs medical attention. The way she presents her emotions is not unlike that of a person with bipolar disorder, and I would be very surprised if she were not diagnosed as having said disorder. She is fierce, and emotionally abusive for the majority of the time. She does have days of acting pleasant to her employees, but they are rare. For the majority of the academic year, Dr. Lopez instills fear in her employees by yelling at her teachers in front of the students, thereby diminishing their authority in the classroom and fostering an attitude of chaos within the student body. <br /><br />The bottom line is this: the teachers at this school are, for the most part, hardworking, good people. The main problems are as follows:<br /><br />1.) Dr. Lopez is emotionally and abusive to her teachers, which encourages them to leave the school (even though they care about the students very much.) <br /><br />2.) The students are negatively impacted by their teachers leaving because they do not have consistency, and are unable to depend on anything other than Dr. Lopez's irrational and cruel behavior.<br /><br />3.) The tone and feeling that one senses in the halls of this school is not positive. It is actually quite negative. This energy is not good for the kids.<br /><br />4.) I believe that if you are a teacher looking to be hired, you will regret working at this school.<br /><br />5.) I believe that if you are a parent looking to send your child to a good school, this is NOT the place to do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-80783672507856581772012-09-06T10:54:54.976-07:002012-09-06T10:54:54.976-07:00If you are planning to send your child to ILCHS it...If you are planning to send your child to ILCHS it will be one of the biggest mistakes you would ever make! This year alone my second son's teachers have been fired numerous times and the children get no form of excersise. The only reason my child is still there is because he feels comfortable there with his "family". That may be the only good thing that is there. They make close knit familes but the down side is that it confines their ability to meet different people. But again dont send your children there because the principal is corrupt and rude, the school is very small, and teachers are a rare thing to find a times there<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191988759715347962.post-18833523991616851952012-08-24T08:09:12.551-07:002012-08-24T08:09:12.551-07:00I once worked at this school as a teacher. I staye...I once worked at this school as a teacher. I stayed the whole year and never left when the other teachers did. I stood by Mrs. Lopez throughout the year by her side amidst all the allegations and having to deal with channel twelve outside the school in the morning numerous times. After all of my loyalty, I was still not brought back the following year. Mrs. Lopez told me very frankly one day that she was "running a business", thoroughly confirming her stance on the educational welfare of the students to me. She also asked me to change the end of the year grades of numerous students that I had previously failed and did not do the work to deserve to pass my class. She did this to improve her end of the year ratings, though passing students just to pass them does not help the student in the long run. She runs the school very much like a dictator and I am surprised to see that she is still working there. There is no end to her corrupt practices, in my particular case she even had to pay a substantial amount to a temp agency after hiring me from the agency full time and lying to the agency about it. From what I have observed of Mrs. Lopez, she is A very incompetent leader who doesn't know how to treat her staff or students with any sense of humanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com