Indian River Charter High School Reviews

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The art program could be better. There is no space to do art on your own time. There are three band practice rooms and i feel one could be used as an art studio or space.

I have been with Charter High since my freshman year with the pandemic and hybrid learning. The teachers and staff here all genuinely care about students as their own. There are many after school clubs and electives. The school also has 3 mandatory semester tasks for students to ensure they are working in their communities and experience cultural enrichment. Unfortunately there are no sport teams affiliated with the school, however, Charter students can tryout at any of the 3 other HighSchool sport teams in the district and faculty is very open to clubs where sports are the focus.

The best part of my experience at this high school was that everyone is treated the same and everyone gets along. The only bad part about this school is that they don't have a school bus system. I wouldn't say its the worst part but I do wish that they get a school bus system so parents don't have to take their kids to school in the early morning. I think overall the school is a great school and it makes you feel at home.

Review Indian River Charter High School

I absolutely love IRCHS, I would not choose any other school. The VAPA program is amazing as well and I really live everything Indian River Charter High School is about!

Even though I only started attending IRCHS during my senior year, I would define the experience as unforgettable. It was without any doubt the best period of my entire life. There, I met my current friends and I am lucky to say that it was the place where I forged lasting bonds that still now continue to flourish. I also connected on a level I previously believed impossible to reach with my professors and, surprisingly, my principal.I honestly can say that I do not have bad memories at all, except maybe crying for my US history test because of my low grade. I loved the events that were organized almost every week like the concerts of the band, the movie nights and the fairs and wonderful volunteer opportunities offered. All ended beautifully with the "Under the stars" prom. Lastly the graduation ceremony really was something else. I remember we were all excited to hear our name announced on the microphone. I would do it all over again if I could and wouldn't change a single thing.

My experience at Indian River Charter High School has been such a great experience. For the past 4 years, I have grown and learned a lot. Everyone in the school is very kind and the teachers really care about the students' well-being and education. The best part about high school is having a homebase. I have gotten really close with my peers and we treat each other like family. The environment speaks for itself here. I'm glad that I came to Indian River Charter High School, I feel accomplished and ready for what college has in store for me.

Indian River Charter High School are four years of my life that I have enjoyed from left to right. I have crafted friendships, obtained valuable knowledge, connected with teachers coming from different backgrounds, and grew as a person from beginning to end. The Indian River Charter High School also has a performing arts called V.A.P.A., or Visual and Performing Arts. Music has been my life, and two teachers, one retired and one employed, have taught me how to overcome distraught obstacles and better myself as an intelligent musician. As my time with high school ends, I now have to say an emotional goodbye to the school that I grew up with and become one of the absolute greats that a musician can be.

IRCHS is the best school I have ever been to. It's very similar to a college campus. Students schedule their own classes, so you may not have classes during every period. It's an open campus, so you can come and go as you please. You are expected to be in class on time, since there are no school bells. Everyone is assigned to a Homebase, your "Charter Family". Dual enrollment is very convenient, since Indian River State College is a short walk away. You can schedule college classes around your high school schedule. The visual and performing arts (VAPA) program is amazing (theatre, dance, band, orchestra, choir, visual art, photography). However, the focus is mainly put on VAPA, with academics coming second. I feel like academics and VAPA should be better balanced.

Pros:
- Lots of freedom
- Amazing VAPA program
- Great sense of community
- Like a mini college campus
- Great opportunities for dual enrollment

Cons:
- Lots of responsibility
- Focused too heavily on the VAPA program

I absolutely love Indian River Charter High School or "Charter" for short. It's such a unique school for the town it's in and it's benefitted me so much to attend for all four years of high school. The art program at Charter is where it excels and what makes it so unique, I'm so lucky to be a part of their award winning program. The teachers in the art program have helped me grow so much as an artist and have given me the guidance and support necessary to seek to pursue a career in the arts. The academics are pretty strong too, I feel challenged even if the regular level classes and teacher support in every class is amazing. The teachers at Charter love being there and are excellent at their jobs, they work so hard to ensure that every student is able to get the most out of their classes. It's such a wonderful school and I'm always so glad I made the decision to attend.

Its not as fun as the school used to be. They dont do all the fairs and events that I went to as a child anymore. Mainly because of Covid. Its changed. It doesn't seem as art and music focused either and the quality of their productions has definitely dropped based on what they have done in the past. Nothing drastic happens so their isnt any excitement. Also the some of math teachers there are not good at teaching. No sports either.

Indian River Charter High School does the absolute best performances by every shingle art here including orchestra, jazz, digital art, 2D art, drawing, dance, and so much more! Meanwhile you have a family, your homebase, supporting you through the blood, sweat, and tears to rehearse for these marvelous performances.

Overall a very safe school that values rules and traditions. This is a performing arts school so there is lots of creative activities to participate in. I would like to see Charter have more options of sports in the future.

My experience with Indian River Charter High School has been a positive one. I have learned a lot about myself since enrolling at this high school.

Attending IRCHS was probably one of the best decisions of my life. The teachers are willing to help students succeed and the overall environment is very relaxed. I really enjoy going to school here and it will be sad to have to leave when I graduate.

I absolutely love the diversity at Charter and the ability for everyone to express themselves freely. The campus is very similar to that of a college's, so it teaches us great responsibility and time-keeping skills, as we have to get back to our classes in time when leaving campus. The Homebase system that the school has is excellent as well, and teaches us how to maintain a common space and work together.

Charter is an open school focused on Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) while also providing opportunities to become an AP Scholar and Dual enrollment. It is a smaller school with a low teacher-student ratio. The relationships formed a Charter are extraordinary. Charter is the only A high school in Vero Beach. Mainly for the curriculum they have set for the students which allow students to engage and learn about a topic relative to a time period.

Indian River charter high school is very unique. This school allows you to grow into what you really want to do. The students first policy is great, and allowing the student to hold responsibilities like following the charter way is another great aspect.

Review Indian River Charter High School

Everyone is very nice and encourages you to do your best to succeed. They allow you to express yourself and feel a sense of safety when at the school. This schools has lots of fun courses to take and is a very artistic environment. Some of the fun classes to take are yearbook, forensic science, photography, dance, career, production and design, musical theater. They also have plenty of clubs to be active in. Some of the most popular clubs are Key Club, and Student Council.

I am a student from this High School and I'm glad I made the choice to attend this school. Charter is the most amazing school in all of Indian River County. The teachers are amazing and expect a lot of you. You are challenged daily to do your best. The staff are truly nice and the principal Mrs. Aversa cares for each student . Do yourself a favor and go to this High School.

I am currently a senior in IRCHS , which I have been attending the school since freshman year of 2017. Throughout my time in the school I have learned that teachers are willing to help their students succeed so the students are capable of passing all the EOC's given to them throughout the four years of high school. Charter High School gives many students opportunities to prepare for their future by letting them take AP, dual enrollment or VAPA classes. Charter High School is a school mainly for visual and performing arts because they offer acting, drawing, chorus,,and ballet. If you are shy you are not forced to do any of these classes I mentioned. Some downsides of charter is they don't have many exciting clubs to join such as robotic club, chess club, or investment club. If you are thinking of joining charter I would recommend it. However, Charter High School does not offer lunch. You will have to bring your own from home. If you have an IEP you are capable of getting free lunch.

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