My son attended MPA preschool from Jan-Jun 09. I was a bit disappointed with our experience. I struggled with the lack of communication.This was exacerbated by his being in the the before & after care program. Rarely was anything sent home & unless I called or walked into the classroom I had little knowledge
... Read more of what was going on from day to day. There's a new head of school as of 2009-2010. I was looking forward to being a part of the changes that I thought she might facilitate. Yet through another breakdown in & lack of communication, my son's space was given to another child. He was put on a wait list which I didn't learn until 2 wks before school began! I think the school has potential but we won't be returning when the Wwait is over. I think we deserved more for what we paid. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
Staff and faculty cuts have reduced the workforce significantly, which means that the school is messy, has a morale problem, and hardly any course offerings at the upper level. Good faculty are still let go, so be warned that many of your child's teachers won't be the ones to rock the boat. Still quite
... Read more strong at the lower levels, however. Some bully parents, as the writer below said, have undue influence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
This has to be one of the best college prep. schools in the country. Go and visit MPA. Small enough to be nurturing, large enough to provide foreign exchange programs. It will change your child's life forever...
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Posted by a parent on 04/12/09
I am a parent and have three students currrently attending Morgan Park Academy. My oldest daughter graduated from high school and now attends George Washington University on a full scholarship. The strengths are the strong academic standards and the rigorous curriculum. The teachers are truly committed
... Read more to the students. The school is in transition and leadership with vision is lacking. It appears the board is moving in the right direction in finding that leadership. My husban and I had very little social issues with my teenage daughter because the parents are very involved in the rearing of their children. We have cell numbers and always make a safe haven for the children to study and socialize. Overall with four kids in the school at one point with out any financial assistance the value for the dollar is greatl Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
I currently go here i kind of dont like it but like two teachers are the best mr. ferguson and ms.boswell some of the teachers can be kind of mean but the friends i make are awesome.
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Posted by a student on 09/19/08
MPA is an outstanding school. The most impressive thing has been the culture of respect for self and others the school has nutured. The student body is quite diverse and few schools can match the quality of the personal interaction among students across racial, ethnic and gender lines. The academics
... Read more are strong, but you don't have to be a top 'SAT' scorer to find your place, and I like that. I have two kids attending and they have dramatically divergent interests, but both feel great about the school. I have some concern about the quality of the teachers. Not all have been at the level one would expect at the price of the tuition. But many of the teachers are great. Finally, the athletic program is much better than the reviewers here seem to credit. But I think the question of high tuition to value is legit. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
Very good teachers K-5...Some weak teachers 6-8...Teachers are very slow to communicate when children are having problems in the classroom...Campus is old...very little technology based learning...small classrooms...good sports program...if you are not on the inside watch out... price for value not
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Posted by a parent on 07/09/08
This is a great school with dedicated faculty and staff. My two daughters went on to garner two Masters degrees and are very happy and successful. The proof is in the pudding. My two daughters attended from pre 1st through 12th grade and loved every minute of it. They are both educators now.
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/08
This is a good school. But, for the cost associated with the education I was not impressed. I am a former teacher and had to supplement a great deal of my child's education. She has attended MPA for the last 2 years. The teacher to student ratio is great . . . definately a plus. However, some of the
... Read more Beverly insider parents can be bullies . . so it is obvious to see where some of the children get it from. We decided not to return next year. As an U of C Lab alum myself, I just did not like the underlying social tone of the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/08
First of all, the school is not in financial trouble, a few cut backs, but there were no pay cuts for our teachers or staff members. Were that information came from I don't know. I have been a parent at MPA for over 10 years. My children have had a positive and enriching experience at this school.
... Read more When it comes to bullies, every school has there own. If the problem of bullying gets that bad then the parent should have addressed the principal and/or the headmaster. To leave a school because of bullies, well then you should have home schooled her. There is a reason that the school have been here for over 125 years. We must be doing something right. We are a top ten school in the Chicago area, and have 100% of our seniors going to college every . I would highly recommend this school for you child. Read less
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