Ellis Tract Charter School - Is it All its Cracked Up To Be?

Ellis Tract Charter School - Is it All it's Cracked Up To Be?The Ellis Tract - a neighborhood in Hicksville - is home to several schools including the Hicksville Charter School, which is where we were recently introduced to 516-236-1871 Hicksville Tutoring. We thought it would be good to learn more about this unique educational option and read some of the positive reviews about it. For us, a few things stood out as being particularly interesting, such as the use of corporal punishment and the company's refusal to accept 'red flags' in a child's education.It was soon apparent that the 'Naked Truth' (the newscast at Channel Nine) had featured the school in a segment called 'Top Secrets.' We were interested to learn that the home school teacher, Lita Dorff, had even won an award from the State Board of Education. The Ellis Tract School was listed as one of the top five in New York. We were also informed that Mrs. Dorff had been featured on national television several times over.A memora ble quote in the segment we watched suggested that teaching with corporal punishment is acceptable, but could be inappropriate for younger children. Another TV news reporter mentioned that many parents did not use the traditional method of spanking, which may have been news to us. While we were there, we learned that the Hicksville Charter School was not only one of the top five in New York, but was one of the top ten in the country. That had us thinking - how often do parents pay such attention to such a tiny area of the country? That really should tell you something.We know some families can be incredibly proud of the way their children are being raised, and even more so when they have the opportunity to provide them with a 'happy family environment.' If you look around, we have seen that this kind of environment can be very real. Even if the overall atmosphere seems to be unhappy, even if the neighbor kids are fighting in the street, even if they are gossiping back and forth acro ss the fence, it is still a pleasant place to be if you have the means to provide for that happiness.Ellis Tract is located in Hicksville in Central Islip. You will find that Ellis Tract and our other charter schools all belong to a national chain of educational institutions. These schools educate both the low income and middle class children in New York City. Ellis Tract offers its services to be available to any student regardless of their financial situation.Being involved in a happy home environment is also wonderful for those students who are not able to pay the tuition at the traditional schools. It is also exciting to help these students learn the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. For a family that has only a few resources, there is a special opportunity to provide a fun, engaging experience.When our newscaster announced that Lita Dorff was a 'hometown hero,' we watched that segment on Channel Nine again. We were intrigued by the fact that she was a teacher at a hig h school with a high percentage of poverty. While many of her colleagues are involved in extracurricular activities, she seems to remain very focused on the lesson at hand. She has maintained a pleasingly low-key approach, which makes us appreciate the fact that she continues to make this a very worthwhile job.We saw Lita Dorff on MSNBC's 'Hardball' last month, and again on the Channel Nine news report. It's hard to say how much further we will learn about the Ellis Tract, but we are encouraged by the positive feedback we have received from the many parents who have children attending this school. If you are looking for a friendly, fun, caring atmosphere where your child will learn while spending quality time with friends, neighbors, and relatives, or you simply want your child to have a great start in life, we highly recommend Ellis Tract Charter School in Central Islip, NY.