5315 Oakdale Dr
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

As soon as you enter the premises, you will immediately be embraced by a pleasant and friendly environment created by the kind and attentive receptionists at the front desk. This year's experience has presented a slight variation in multiple positive aspects. Nurse Linda exhibits remarkable patience and openness towards all individuals. It seems as though my child deliberately seeks her assistance whenever she comes across minor discomfort or stress during the day, as she offers a comforting presence to that of a caring nurse. Mrs. Garcia embodies the qualities of a superwoman through her commendable devotion to the academic success of her students. My child holds great admiration for her and eagerly looks forward to attending her class each day! I consider it a blessing that my younger child had the opportunity to have Mrs. Sheehan as her prek teacher this year. Mrs. Sheehan goes above and beyond for her students, prioritizing their needs. I asked my child what she adores most about Mrs. Sheehan, she replied, "I love that she makes me feel safe and is is really really nice to me“ Because of the outstanding faculty and staff, my children wake up with excitement for school every day which makes the day run smoothly for me! Principal Amra has proven to be a wonderful addition to Sward Elementary!The changes implemented under Principal Amra's leadership have brought about improvement and a more contemporary approach. Principal Amra can always be found actively involved within the school premises. She tirelessly dashes from one classroom to another, wearing a beautiful smile on her face. Her attentiveness and focus on each student's details is remarkable. Principal Amra exudes kindness, compassion, and true commitment to the prosperity and well-being of the students. Under her guidance, the overall ambiance of the school has significantly improved. Students feel valued, supported, and a sense of belonging to a united community. Principal Amra has created an encouraging and nurturing environment where everyone's voices are heard and respected. Her unwavering passion for education can be observed through her interactions with both the staff and students. Sward Elementary is fortunate to have such an exceptional figure leading them!

this school is awsome i definlity recamend.

Improvements needed for transportation to and from school, especially for students that need to stay after school. Students would benefit from an increase in variety of resources available to them for subjects that they struggle with, not only math lab for example. The school should be providing options for students that have other obligations to their family, work or sports that do not allow them to attend. As for safety, i would like to hear that there are not so many fights during the school day. Having a group email/chat for parents initiated by the actual coach of their sport/team would be a HUGE improvement as well.