I am a student a Edison on my mothers account. I am in 6th grade. Edison is great and fun, with alot of nice parents and students. It is beest to have your childcome in kindergarden and first because of the buddy program. WE get to have oldr buddies to talk to and get to know more about the shool. Next
... Read more ear i get to be a buddi and is gonna be wonderfull. Moe of the parents are really fun and nice. M friends mom helped our class make tee shirs for gym desined by us. It was soo fun! We spend alot of time together and our class is very parent oriented. Our parents brought us together an now w are staing together. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/01/09
ERGC attracts and keeps teachers who like teaching and who are driven to make their students into highly capable, educated individuals. Yes, it is a public school, but the motivated familities that go through the process of getting their kids into the school are almost by definition people who value
... Read more education highly and are devoted to their kids. This goes a long way in explaining ERGC's success. Yes, the workload is demanding, but becoming really educated is hard work, although Edison makes the environment as pleasant and nurturing as possible. I had very bad experiences with public school growing up (mean/lazy/imcompetent teachers clinging to their tenure, duing the barest minimum per their 'contract' until they qualified for their pensions, etc.), but Edison's staff is truly dedicated and goes above and beyond, working before and after school, participating in extracurricular activities, etc. --as a parent I'm very impressed and delighted! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/09
I go to this school it is awesome. We have lots of extracirricular like baseball, basketball,tennis,guitar,drama, robotics, River North Dance Co. and more. Our Principlas, Mr.Mendez,Mrs.O'toole, Mrs,Gray.and Mrs.Oberhardt. We have a big school with lots of room. There are security checks 3 times a week
... Read more and we have a very safe bus company. I really think u should apply for this schoo; Read less
Posted by a student on 11/15/08
My child attends Edison and has been there for a number of years. We have struggled with the decision of keeping him/her there not just because of the move, but the involvement that is required to help your child succeed in such an intensive program. Yes, children are above grade level, 1 or 2 years.
... Read more I find the Staff and Administration very supportive and wonderful. I have been around school and teacher's do not 'yell' as the one review said. My child finds the program challenging and is succeeding to the best of their ability and truly belongs in this program -- if they weren't I hate to see what they'd do in a neighborhood school with him/her. The parental involvement is incredible and the Administration is extremely dedicated. Lastly, the students look out for one another and truly are caring! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/10/08
After reading all the reviews made by parents, I don't understand what there saying. I have been a student for 8 years and this will be my ninth meaning I am finally graduating and going through the process of high school selection and might I say, the claim that the principle and the vice principle
... Read more don't show enough leadership is preposterous. The principle and vice principle are some of the most influential and inspiring people I have ever met. I was having problems in sixth grade, right before seventh when grades really counted for my future, both of them helped me mature and surpass both my parents expectations and my own. They helped me succeed and they will not stop until every single one of my classmates is accepted into a good high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/08/08
Our daughter started kindergarten this fall at Edison Regional Gifted Center, and we are thrilled with our choice. She is thriving at this school. The atmosphere is supportive and friendly. We have yet to hear any yelling, or negativity of any kind. The new school is beautiful, the facilities are
... Read more modern and clean, and I'll take that over a so so location any day. In conclusion, Edison is a top school for a reason. The teachers are excellent, the parents are involved and comitted and the children are challenged in a positive environment. We couldn't ask for anything more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/08/08
My child attended Edison on Olcott. We were on the fence about leaving Edison before the decision to move was made. So we applied to other schools and tested. The reason we left is because I was not thrilled with the program, it was not what is it made out to be. I also found the environment to be very
... Read more negative and nonsupportive. There was a lot of yelling being done and to me that is not an acceptable method of teaching. I also felt the there was a lack of leadership by the adminstration. If it were not for the parents stepping up to the plate this move would not have been as successful as it was. It is the same school, diffrent location, with more challenges than it had before. New buidling is nice / area is not. The parents are very committed to making changes to the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
Accelerated schools should have accelerated homework... but in no way does this mean MORE homework that the average student at the same age. It should mean LESS homework than students at the same age. Please give these children time to read books of their own choosing, learn about things outside of the
... Read more curriculum, daydream and simply pursue their own interests, whatever they may be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/08
We love Edison. My kid is happy and loves going every day. The teachers and administrators are engaged and welcoming, the other parents are great, the new building is gorgeous.
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/08
I disagree with the previous poster and believe that she no longer has a child at the school. The new location is a beautiful new building. Yes, it does not have as much green space as the previous location, but a new playground has been installed. The fact that they have recess is a plus; many CPS
... Read more schools do not. The transition has been better than expected, I think. My child has adapted well as have many others. My husband and I have been very pleased with our experience with the school, the staff, the parents and the other children enrolled at Edison. The principal is a very caring administrator. One of the best in CPS. Overall, a really great school! Read less
* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
264
Students per teacher:
24
Full-time teachers:
11
Number of classrooms:
9
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Special Education
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A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Chicago schools — Edison Regional Gifted Center is located at 4929 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago IL 60625. 4929 N Sawyer Ave is in the Albany Park neighborhood and 60625 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Edison Regional Gifted Center is the Chicago Public School District 299. Edison Regional Gifted Center is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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