Both of my children have attended Brickton since they were 3 years old ( now 1st grade and 4th grade) and we couldn't be happier. It is such a wonderful learning environment - my kids LOVE school and are thriving academically and socially. Great extended hours, lots of after school activities. I can't
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
Best school I have ever attended. Peaceful community, enough freedom, and you actually get to interact with everyone there.
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Posted by a student on 10/22/08
My son started here in Children's House at the age of 4. He struggled at a traditional preschool so we knew he needed an alternative solution. He has made tremendous strides - he was behind in a lot of areas but his teachers worked with him at his pace continually encouraging him. He has come out of
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
Having had the privledge of being a student myself and now the parent of children attending the school, I have a unique appreciation of this particular montessori program. I attended BMS from it's opening until I graduated 6th grade. At the time, the current middle school program was just a dream.
... Read more I currently have 2 children attending the school, one in the Toddler program (ages 2-3) and another in the Children's House program (ages 3-6). I love that my children begin a program with the help and guidance of not only the well qualified and caring teachers but also the older children in the class, and as they grow, they become helpers to the younger children. It is quite a unique experience. The after-school programs are on-site, which is lovely, and they correspond nicely with their after-school program. Parents can be as invloved as they like. Overall, this school is wonderful. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/08
Brickton Montessori is a wonderful school where kids actually look forward to learning. My child is discovering and understanding concepts that I didn't figure out (in my traditional schooling) until much later. It's incredible. The student teacher ratio is quite good, each child is valued for his/her
... Read more own uniqueness and contributions. Extracurricular activities are offered after school, on school premises which makes it convenient for working parents who can't schlep their children to/from drama or band or art classes. Gym class consists of a series of swimming lessons, ice skating lessons, soccer and usually some kind of dance lessons -- last year it was Flamenco. It's pure joy for my child to go to Brickton. She began at 2 1/2 years old and is now a 5th year student. She feels safe, respected and part of the Brickton community in a way we could have never gotten at ourlocal public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/07
Academics and discipline are good. Strict adherence to Montessori principals. My daughter has thrived there (has attended from age 2 1/2 until age 6). Very expensive. No athletic programs. Great field trips. Caring staff. Excellent extended care options. Diverse cultural student mix. If you can
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Posted by a teacher on 01/29/06
Wonderful option for pre-k through K. Also offers Elementary but we haven't gotten there yet. Small class size, individual attention, can't say enough about how comforted I felt leaving my little girl there knowing she would be well cared for and she has learned so much! Tuition is pricey.
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/06
quality of academic program - very high. available of music for all children and also school band ,music lessons, a lot of extraculliculum activities- art classes, yoga swimming lessons included in regular program. parent are involved in all activities.
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Chicago schools — Brickton Montessori School is located at 8622 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago IL 60656. 8622 W Catalpa Ave is in the O'Hare neighborhood and 60656 ZIP code in Chicago, IL Brickton Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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