My son has attended Beasley since the fourth grade and my feelings have been up and down. I can honestly say that the Some teachers actually care. They will call home, give extra work in troubled areas, and even offer information about tutoring whereas some teachers are only there for a check. Those
... Read more are the ones I feel should be fired! However, I feel that Beasley is preparing my child for succesful high school years. The work is very challenging and brings out the best in the students. Hopefully Beasley will stop paying the main office staff to be rude to parents. Overall, Beasley is still distinguished with academic values but the classes are too large. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
My little sister attend this school and I feel the teachers are stern and straight foward, She has shown great improvement and seems to be enjoying Beasley quite well. I believe its one of the best schools in chicago!!
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Posted by a other on 03/23/09
I enjoyed Beasley alot..I am a former student class of 2008...I was in every club, sport, and activity and still able to manage an a and b report card in 8th grade...Beasley has prepared me for my future, becuase of this school i was able to get in one of the top schools in the city. St. Ignatius College
... Read more Prep. It was a big change for me because Beasley was mostly Afrcian American and Ignatius is mostly white...I dont get discouraged nor do I feel different..My success and my grades from Beasley got me to where I am today, a successful women Read less
Posted by a student on 02/24/09
I am a current parent and former Beasley Bee and I think the school is doing a great job at providing quality education for our children. There is always going to be a person where ever you go who has a complaint or issue but do you become a part of the problem or the solution? I wished we as parents
... Read more would do a better job at assessing situations and no reacting emotionally if things don't go our way. All our children are gifted...it is up to us to nuture them as best we can with what we have and Beasley allows top quality education in a public school enviornment. Keep it up....the scores are great! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
Beasley is not what it used to be. Six years ago it would have been seen as 'the school of distinction' but not now. The staff are very rude. I absolutely hate it when I need to call up to the school to get information to my daughter. The teachers don't return your calls until 3-4 days later. I would
... Read more not recommend anyone to put their child in Beasley. I visited Van de Pool school, and the teachers there are really concerned about the students education. A big difference from Beasley; where teachers don't seem to care about the students education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/08
I am a parent of a former Beasley bee, and a current easley bee, and both of my children have done well at easley. I am very pleased with the overall quality of the educators that my kids have had while attending easley. The current music program (excellent- thank you mrs Davis!) mrs howard's dance
... Read more program when she was there - the best, thank you Beasley for all you do! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/30/07
My daughter attended the 3yr old class at Beasley Child-Parent Center. As a first time mom it was extremely frustrating when I began my search for school after dayare to find that most PreK programs are half days and technically I'm not sure of how 8-10:30a w/breakfast and lunch qualifies for a half
... Read more day, but that's how it goes at Beasley. I feel that she did learn a great deal because she's smart and eager to learn. She was so excited her first day. I guess I was suprised at how many children were not at all looking forward to separating from their parent. As long as she was sure that I was coming back for her, she was all good. The only real problem for myself was that the 1st teacher started out w/was awesome.But she left. I wish they had more classroom time, but overall she's excelling well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/07
Beasley the 'School of Distinction' isn't what it used to be. My son attended the school for first, and second grade and both times I was disappointed. The teachers are lazy, and always absent. They never have a regular curriculum for the substitute to follow. The administration invites you to participate
... Read more in your child's education, but when you start asking questions about homework, graded assignments, and the teachers attendance you are a problem. Your child may benefit from this school if he/she is considered gifted, but an average child doesn't stand a chance. As far as music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities, they are available, but the younger children really aren't benefiting. Spanish and swimming was a joke, along with piano and the lunch was always horrible. These words come from two very involved parents who were not looking for perfection, but dedication. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/07
Beasley academic center has lost it. This school once was an school of distinction about 10 yrs. Ago but now this school is horrible the staff care more about discipline then learning the principal is excellent but teachers and other fellow staff members are horrible. This school has lost its name the
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/07
My son is in his second year in the Regional Gifted Program at Beasley and I am thoroughly pleased with the whole program. I am glad that his former school recognized that while he was in kindergarten he needed something more than they could give him. He has had the same teacher for 2 years now and he
... Read more seems to like his teacher and fellow classmates. Now if I can get him interested in some kind of extracurricular activities then I'll have it made. Read less
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Chicago schools — Beasley Magnet Academic Center is located at 5255 S State St, Chicago IL 60609. 5255 S State St is in the Washington Park neighborhood and 60609 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Beasley Magnet Academic Center is the Chicago Public School District 299. Beasley Magnet Academic Center is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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