Another reviewer took the words right out of my mouth. The changes in the school are extremely detrimental. Especially the executive staff members. It is becoming an authoritarian establishment- very un-Montessori. In my belief the school has become too high on it's success and now seems to want only
... Read more children that fit a mold. I have been an active parent within the school community and most the staff is exceptional but once you need to deal with the executive staff or parent board things get very political, inflexible, and sometimes down right mean. Our search is on for a new school but we will miss the truly wonderful parents and kids there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
I was a student at Near North for many years and at a different Montessori school before that. I would strongly recommend sending your child there. It was a great experience and I have learned more here than I did in high school. The teachers are great. The principal knows almost all the students and
... Read more parents names. The most important thing in your child s education is getting involved. It really makes a difference. I wish NNM went up to high school. There is before and after school, so parents can go to work. I will hope to send my children there some day. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/28/08
NNMS is one of the best kept secrets in all of Chicago. The community of parents, children and teachers create a tremendous learning environment that cannot be matched. Children emerge from that environment as responsible, engaged, well-balanced, respectful and curious lifelong learners.
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Posted by a parent on 09/24/08
While I love the teachers and the programs, it's administration I have a HUGE issue with. In the past few years there have been a couple changes that have really impacted the feel of the school. The current administration is making the school too sports-orientated and competative with the testing and
... Read more the sports and that is not what Montessori is about. Many families who have been there for years have recently pulled their children out. My child is almost done there, but I think I may be pulling her out before then. The teachers and assistants are wonderful, however. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/08
we are a moroccan family. our daughter have been going to near north for three years. we did search a lot of schools before deciding and this one and we feel that we are very lucky to be part of such welcoming community. we praise her teacher and the assistants for their kindness, support and commitment.
... Read more our daughter is happy where she is and we couldn't ask for more! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/08
I have been going to this school since I was two years old, now it is time for me to graduate, I am excited to go to High School but am sad to leave this great place. Although I am a little bummed that the year that I am an eigth grade is the year that the administration decided to turn into 'experiment
... Read more year', I will tough it out. We do lack diversity I have to say. The staff here has always been around to help me and I have always been grateful of this. The teachers really do pay attention to each student indiviudaly. Over all I think this school is wonderful, but I am ready for my next step in life. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/19/07
We are an African-American family and have 2 children attending Near North; the 3rd starts in Sept. We would never leave this school. In terms of preparing our children academically, we could not have asked for a better program. Each child receives individualized work at the proper level so they remain
... Read more challenged and interested. The social environment is great and the parental involvement in the school is key to it's success. I feel that there are many activities, speakers, performers, field trips, etc. that expose the children to different nationalities, customs and beliefs. The school is located in the heart of Chicago where cultural learning opportunites are abound...Museums, libraries, theater... so I feel that it is the parents duty to also do their part outside of school to reinforce any religious or cultural beliefs of the family. Also...please, get a clear understanding of Montessori before you apply! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/07
I have 3 children at NNM and we absolutely love this school! Parental involvement is very high, and I'm happy to say that both my husband and I, as well as our children, have made wonderful friends here. All of our kids were reading at 4, writing in cursive at 6, knew all the continents/countries at
... Read more 5...you get the idea. My 7-year old is now learning multiplication. We are wowed every time she brings home her work. We love that our children are tasked with managing their own time (eg, they get homework assignments on Monday and must return them on Friday); they make contracts with teachers about what they will accomplish in a given time frame, etc. After school activities include ballet, yoga, swimming, band, gymnastics, chess, ceramics, tap, etc. We would not pay private school tuition at any other school! This place is special! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/07
This school has impressed me with its dedication to socioeconomic and racial diversity. It's a big school, so it's hard to please everyone, but there is definitely a sense that diversity, in every sense,is important to parents and staff and there are great things going on to accomplish these goals.
... Read more I attended the diversity book club meetings this year and they were great! Individual classrooms have also done some wonderful cultural celebrations, and the plays that children do (beginning at age 6) often have very big, important messages, including the value of individuals. My children have a great respect for different kinds of people and different ways of doing things. I attribute much of this to their experience at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/07
I have one child at this school, and I must admit that I am very disappointed with the lack of racial diversity at the school. The board and administration lack sensitivity to anything identifiably African American/Black, and their curriculum is extremely biased and out of touch with todays global issues.
... Read more They have no cultural celebrations except for an annual Latin festival. Unfortunately, we will be taking our child out of the school due to its failure to prepare children to function in the real world and their lack of cultural awareness. They are not committed to increasing cultural awareness, or to making the school one that honors students of all backgrounds. Read less
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Chicago schools — Near North Montessori School is located at 1434 W Division St, Chicago IL 60622. 1434 W Division St is in the Goose Island neighborhood and 60622 ZIP code in Chicago, IL Near North Montessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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