Pivot Charter School

I just enrolled my daughter here, and am so excited how involved the counselor has been every step of the way. They even have field trips for the kids, such as hiking the nearby double peak. If you’re child is working, or does not have the typical lifestyle (my daughter is a dancer) then this is a great alternative to the regular public school system. This is public school also, so it IS paid for. I am happy to see my daughter actually get excited about attending and learning. No more stressing about fitting in enough hours for her to get her education and pursue her passion. Happy MOM.
Disclaimer: This type of learning environment is for self motivated independent learners. It is not for everyone but, if you have been looking for alternative ways I highly recommend looking more into this charter school.

We moved to Pivot at the end of my sons 7^th grade year after leaving a small private school where he was being ruthlessly bullied. No one else would take us because it was so late in the year. But Pivot was able to help us finish out the year. And what we found it those few remaining weeks was a school and an educational modality that raised my sons grades and taught him better than any other we have found so far. Also there is zero tolerance for bullying in this environment. The staff looks out for the kids and doesn’t allow even a nuance of that behavior. He now likes school agin for the first time since 2^nd grade. His grades are fantastic. His confidence is up. He plays competitive water polo with a high demand on his time to train for that and because of the way the school is set up, not only does he have plenty of time for that but also for other extracurricular activities. We are so so thankful for Pivot and the staff here and for what it has given back to our son.

Don’t take the chance unless your child is a nearly complete independent learner that has proven to be their own advocate. If they aren’t, more than likely Pivot staff will tell you any and everything that you want to hear so that you will sign up and stay signed up even if the child is failing. Funding comes from the number of names on the roster so that’s vitally important to its success. Just remember, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

Sorry, to say my husband and I are very unhappy with Pivot school in San Marcos. Our daughter started Pivot last year due to a medical issue, it’s her Junior year. I am disappointed because I was not notified (as my husband and I was told we would be at initial appt. w Lyla the counselor) that she was not moving fast enough to finish the goals we initially established at beginning of process.
We were misguided repeatedly regarding reccomendations and procedures all along the process, this entire year. Specifically, Lyla encouraged my daughter to drop out of classes without my permission, and take classes this summer. Then we were abruptly informed at the beginning of summer that there were no longer summer classes available to my daughter to complete her coursework. (because she was not a senior graduating) Again, no communication with me, her mother. I did review the email in which Lyla informed my daughter, «that was it»… no summer class to finish 3 other classes she started but didn’t complete. I think this is called «abandonment» and it is ethically and morally unsustainable. What business is this, used car sales lot?
Also, my daughter said there were required books that were not listed as Required. Once she started the class on line… it became apparent the book was REQUIRED and she couldn’t complete the class because she didn’t have the book. It wasn’t available at the public library.
After an entire public school hx of terrific grades in K through 10 grade, my daughter ended up completing three, one semester classes her Junior year. Only one semester english class, one semester Chem, and one semester US. History. I was not contacted once??? They have my email, I have been regularly notified of field trips or other side notes???
Now we are in the process of trying to figure out what to do next??? Plan was for her to go back to public, traditional, local school but they are telling me she can’t go in as a Junior because her graduation date was set when she started HS, her freshman year??? So we are scrambling for next year.
Thanks a lot Piviot, for misdirecting, misguiding my 16yo daughter during a time of crisis.
Do you really want to trust your child’s future education in the hands of inexperienced, untrustworthy, unprofessional councelors at Pivot???
PS. I just met with a counselor at my daughters public local school and we are set up at «The Charter School» in SD to finish the classes that were not being offered to my daughter at Pivot. So, if all goes well she will start local public school in fall and graduate on schedule.
Side note: We have a friend here in our community that is also going to Pivot and they are taking summer classes at Pivot. That child is also a Junior, and Senior next year. So we caught PIVOT in another lie.
Shame, shame, shame on you Pivot.

I am rewriting my review. Sadly, with all the new Common Core software changes and many new staff, my experience for the first semester was not as accommodating as the past three years. Moving to another Charter School nearby and it’s tailoring school to fit my needs. I will write a review on them at the end of the semester.

Pivot Charter School has been a lifesaver for our family. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the teachers and staff at Pivot as well as the students! My kids have been really cared for this year and are not just considered a number. They are taking their school work more seriously and are able to progress with this new learning style in a much more efficient and proficient way, And for me, the best part is that they have commented on more than one occasion that everyone at Pivot looks out for one another, no one bullies anyone, and everyone cares like a family. That means just as much as the education, which is top-​notch by the way! I highly recommend Pivot whenever the subject of school is raised!