My children have been attending Hitch for most of their school' years. The Hitch family cares for their students. I am impressed with the principle, Ms Reese takes great measures for the continued success of the school. If your child has a chance to attend Hitch that is truly a blessing.
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Posted by a parent on 09/30/09
This school is amazing! My children are also testing above average in all subjects. There is a growing sense of community and much of the PTA work feels grass roots because the school had done such a turn around. I am happy with the diversity of children speaking other languages even if it brings
... Read more down the overall test scores for the school. It is better to be unkown and not overpopulated like some of our neighboring schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/09
I have two boys attending this school. I transferred them at the beginning of the school year. At first I was hesitate given that my sons were at a performing art school. But to my surprise the school is great. The teachers are caring, and the principal is excellent. I encounter a situation and the principal
... Read more follow through to the very end and still made a follow up call to make sure I was ok. The curriculum is wonderful, and very detailed. I can't say enough about the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/09
I have a son attending Hitch and I have become more involved with the school and PTA. The staff, Principal and many parents are amazing and always so positive. We all have a common interest and that is the future of our children. Hitch is a great school!
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
We are so happy at this school. Its funny I spend quite a bit of time out in the community and find no problems with the children from this school at our area parks. However, the children from 2 of our nearby private schools have been causing so much trouble that they recently held a CAPS meeting in
... Read more our park. The leadership is strong and growing Hitch. In our current economy I am so thankful to have such a great public school & am in agreement that these other families are missing out. My child is testing above average in all subjects. The testing is misleading for this school because of the language barriers with some of the cultural diversity but the academics are great. The PTA is working on a climbing gym! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/09
Like another parent, I too changed to Hitch mid-year from a private school. The principal is so great and involved in the school. My child has the best teacher. There are so many opportunities to get involved in a variety of clubs. After a month, my Kindergarten student started to read. And he
... Read more was happy to be there from the first day. The standards set here are high and the students know it. Many children in my neighborhood go to private schools and I think they are missing out. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
I had my son in a private school and moved him to this school mid year. His teacher is amazing. The principal is great. More neighborhood children are attending each year. I wanted to expose my child to many cultures, it is why we live in the city. However, this is not true if you are in a private
... Read more school. He has more homework than he did at a private school. His teacher has a masters instead of a bachelors degree. There are musicals, clubs, etc. They are developing a reading garden. They have all kinds of animals in the science lab. There is an open door policy and I have used it frequently. I was concerned about the reputation of the school but found individuals providing opinions did not have actual facts. I am more than happy to have the extra money in my bank account. Great Work Hitch! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
My daughter attends pre-k at Hitch. From the time I went to the parents meeting/registration last spring the staff, particularly the principal have exuded a true sense of community and made me and my family feel like welcome members of that community. My daughter's teacher is very current on teaching
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Posted by a parent on 02/03/09
The current principal, Ms. Reese, has raised the status of Hitch Elementary tremendously through her dedication to the students and superior leadership skills.
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Posted by a other on 07/12/08
Hitch has an open door policy that I have used many,many times. If I had concerns or questions I have been able to speak with the principal on the spot! Hitch is a well rounded school my son has a choice of over 8 different sports,after school art classes,before school violin classes,a student enviormental
... Read more group,musicals to perform in,walking clubs for students and parents. He tests above the standard requirements and I feel he will be a well rounded person when he graduates from here! 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:
400
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
21
Number of classrooms:
25
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Chicago schools — Hitch Elementary School is located at 5625 N Mcvicker Ave, Chicago IL 60646. 5625 N Mcvicker Ave is in the Forest Glen neighborhood and 60646 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Hitch Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Hitch Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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