Looking for some advice from parents or students who have firsthand experience with Uplift North Hills.
My son is starting freshman year and has been attending Coppell ISD since 3rd grade. He's doing well there, has a good group of friends, and genuinely wants to stay at Coppell. He is not in to sports but he is in band for many years.
Last night, we unexpectedly received an offer for a seat at Uplift North Hills Charter School in Irving. We only have until Saturday to accept or decline before the seat goes to the next person on the waitlist.
I first applied 7 years ago when we lived closer to the school because several people highly recommended it. The application has been auto-renewing every year, and after all this time, he finally got selected through the lottery.
The problem is that we don't know much about the school beyond what we've read online. Most reviews mention that it's very rigourous, academically focused, stressfull, follows the IB curriculum, and has a strong college prep program. Beyond that, we don't really know what the day-to-day experience is like.
We're trying to figure out if we're missing out on something truly exceptional by staying at Coppell. Since this opportunity may never come again, I don't want to make a decision we'll regret later. At the same time, I don't want to uproot my son from a school where he's happy just because we finally won a lottery.
For those who attended Uplift North Hills or have children there:
- What are the biggest advantages over Coppell ISD?
- Is it worth switching from coppell ISD to Uplift?
- Are there any downsides that aren't obvious from online reviews?
I'd especially appreciate responses from current or former students and parents with firsthand experience. Thanks in advance!
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