Having taught for six years at a charter school, I can tell you that Brentano Math and Science…read moreAcademy is a great school. The students at Brentano are smart and talented kids. I am the drama teacher for the new program that started in August. The principal and vice principal are extremely supportive of the arts. We are having our first play, an adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that will have two performances: Friday May 30th at 7pm and Saturday May 31st at 2pm. We have a beautiful auditorium and I am thrilled that they decided to start a Drama department at Brentano. This is the best teaching job I have ever had and I am proud of the work we are doing. Come check out the show and see for yourself!

My daughter had came home upset and distressed. She had openly said that her eighth english teacher…read morehad pushed a table into her and previously said that the teacher had threw a chair. The school itself is wonderful although the teacher is not. My daughter had openly told me she dislikes that class and feels discomfort with the teacher. She also mentioned that he had draped himself over her closets friend and she explained her friend felt extremely uncomfortable. I am glad my daughter graduated from that school so she doesn't have to deal with that sort of teacher ever again!

My children are thriving at Goethe Elementary! I feel feel so lucky this school community is in our…read moreneighborhood. Both my son and daughter consider Goethe a second home.

My son is just beginning Kindergarten at Goethe elementary in Logan Square. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about how welcoming the staff, teachers and parents have been during this difficult transition from Preschool to Full day Kindergarten! The community play groups have been a great way for my son to connect with other classmates and for me to meet other moms.

Yes. I misunderstood it said admission "priorities" are given to not only "siblings of currently…read moreenrolled students and active parishioners" as janet says but also ( taken from their website) "Students who are baptized Catholics and whose families are active parishioners for at least one year prior to application and are regular contributors (recommended contribution of $780/year to church collection) Students who are baptized Catholics and whose families have been registered, contributing parishioners for less than one year prior to application Students who are baptized Catholics and whose families are not parishioners Students from non-Catholic families" So if your parents have an additional $780 to donate to the church you are prioritized over one whose parents don't have an extra month of rent to donate . Sounds like discrimination still. Way to give opportunity to the lower income or non religious families.yes "ALL ARE WELCOME" to apply. As she said. But not all are welcome the same chances of getting admitted. I'm still saying it's an unfair admission process.

We currently have three children at SJB, and could not love it more! The teachers are incredibly…read moresmart, caring and engaging. Our principle stands outside the front door in the mornings to greet all the students as they enter. Teachers write emails to their class parents at least once a week, they are accessible and very willing to work with your child if there is a special need/learning deficit. I could go on and on with how wonderful our school is!

They tend to brush issues under the wrong to keep a good reputation and delete their google reviews…read morefrom parents - including racism While prescott Elementary is often highlighted for awards and ratings, our lived experience tells a very different story. There are significant behavioral issues among students that are not being effectively managed. The lack of classroom control creates constant disruptions and takes away from students who are there to learn. This directly impacts academic progress and the overall learning environment. More concerning, a fifth-grade teacher told an entire class that they would not amount to anything, would not get into college, and were not talented. When this was reported to both the school and the network, it was dismissed and brushed aside. This response--or lack thereof--raises serious concerns about accountability and whether issues are intentionally minimized to protect school ratings. Additionally, morning supervision at Wrightwood Park is inadequate. Staff members are frequently disengaged, chatting among themselves rather than actively supervising students, which raises safety concerns. Finally, during my daughter's transfer out of the school, her personal belongings were mishandled. We were given only one notebook and one pencil. Her glasses, pencil case, and multiple school supplies that we personally purchased were missing and never returned. Families deserve transparency, accountability, and a safe, supportive learning environment. Unfortunately, that was not our experience here.

My son attende Prescott Elementary and I am extremely happy. The school administration and faculty…read morehave dedicated themselves and manage skillfully to oversome challenges of its diverse community of chidlren and parents. Prescott created a highly respectful, confident and motivted body of students through persistent application of innovative educational methods. This is visible throught the yearly award winning and academic results. Thank you Prescott Elementary!

My daughter has been going there since pre-k. My daughter was going home because she was feeling…read morevery sick with an upset stomach and a dizzy head. The new principle didn't believe that she was feeling sick and made her cry. He gave no heart into her feelings. So was the new vice principle she was just a tad bit nicer. The principle doesn't care about what the kids need. They spend money on a new teachers lounge and catering food for the staff. In the bathrooms the kids need soap, paper towel, toilet paper, and Kleenex. The parents have to provide the items for the children. But the staff get paper towel refills 24/7. The school wastes their money on the dumbest things. The kids don't even have a real jump rope, they have to use broken extension cords tied together. I've seen much better at other schools. We hopefully will be transfering schools.

It's a school that has seen many hoops to jump through with the gentrification process but it still…read moremaintains its integrity. Meaning when you enter Avondale, its still the same school of the 70's and 80's (well for those who came through their doors) but it does have its newer ventures with computers and really nice wall hangings. Avondale is one of those schools that has character and although you may see a teacher or two from way back when, the majority of teachers here now are younger and just really loving to the kids. Not to take away from the teachers before, no not in the least, but the younger teachers seem to be very no nonsense and very direct. If your in the neighborhood, just stop by and let them know you just want to see how the school has changed, or hasn't. From the outside, you can see the newer parts of the school, but the inside still maintains its integrity.

This school is amazing, so many different opportunities for every single student. You aren't forced…read moreto take a path because there are so many more to explore on your own. The teachers are great and get along with the students. The food is actually decent compared to the other high school foods. There's off campus lunch with lots of different food options around you. Lane literally has a bit of something for everyone. There are 100+ clubs it's so much fun. If you want a true high school experience then lane is the way!

I am aware Brian Tennison is now Supertindent. In…read moreretrospect, former Principal Brian Tennison was the most neglectful staff ever seen at Lane Tech College Prep. I am an adult who is 40 years old. I know right from wrong. Principal Tennison might have shook every Lane students hands while he was in office, he neglected their needs as far as stress goes. There was no relief, no therapist offered whatsoever. Brian Tennison did not care. Plus, he took away all the parents privileges to volunteer at their Prom. I was devastated at that time. Even though, my youngest daughter was unhappy about me not going to her prom. I would have been very happy without dancing and prom dinner. I rather be in the same ballroom with both my daughters' prom instead of dinner and dancing. We survived without it. I do not know who changed the prom volunteer policy. Hence I am very sad at Brian Tennison. Dr. Christopher Dignam was a very very excellent principal. Dr. Dignam allowed parents to participate as prom volunteers. You rock Dr. Christopher Dignam!!!!!! Does anyone have a say about the parents, prom and Dr. Chris Dignam?

My son goes to the bilingual gifted program. The kids from…read morethis program are challenge they are more advance than the regular clases the only thing I don't care for that it supposed to be bilingual and from 5th to 8 grade I don't think they do a good job to keep up with the bilingual part of it. Other than that we were very happy with the school.

We had a (pretty) good experience at this school, thanks to my son's classroom teacher (Mrs…read more Zederman). She made sure he was challenged when he got his work done early. Other teachers were not as patient with him, and he was sent to in school suspension a couple of times for infractions that could've been dealt with otherwise.

My son attends school here and I absolutely love this place. The staff and teachers are friendly…read moreand very communicative. The children are happy and very involved, along with the parents. They have an awesome supervision and security system for the children, which I can appreciate. So glad my son was accepted here.

this school made stress and depression and bullying to my two kids the kids were mean and the…read moreteachers didn't help