I moved to the neighborhood with high hopes of my children attending this school. I am very unhappy with the this school. The new principal Cindy is lovely, yet the Parent's Coop (this schools version of PTA) is impossible to work with. The main concern is fundraising for cosmetic renovations ( overpriced
... Read more 100,000 plus dollar auditorium, expensive gym donated, soundproofing the cafeteria) than actual educational purchases. Seems to be a case of if we look good we are good is the general train of thought. This is not the fault of the faculty but the parents in charge. Imput is not accepted, nor is the school very welcoming. This will be our last year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Too much hype!!! The school is very disorganized, the classes below 5th grade are WAY overcrowded, the principal is impossible to get in touch with, and the overall communication between the adminisration and families needs alot of work. We were very disappointed after four years and have pulled our
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/09
Committed teachers, principal, parents... it is a dream school. I have paid for private education and it does not come close to the education my children are receiving at Nettelhorst. My children's teachers (first and third) not only taught academics but instilled desirable character traits. I am beyond
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Posted by a parent on 07/05/09
I could not be happier with the teacher quality at Nettelhorst. I have a daughter in third grade and son in first grade and I do not think the school is overrated by any means. If you have an issue you can talk to the teacher, who always listen and try to meet everyone needs. Nettelhorst has a great
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Posted by a parent on 05/04/09
This school is overrated. As far as parent involvement, they only want your help if you have lots of money to donate. My daughters third grade teacher is horrible. I am constantly sending graded homework back because of right answers marked wrong. Another thing I've noticed about this school, one
... Read more of the office workers talks to the students like they are wild animals. I moved to this neighborhood for this school. We are moving elsewhere this summer to get away from it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
My son is in kindergarten at Nettelhorst. He is reading and writing and we are amazed with his progress since he started last fall. We are thrilled with the school. The teachers, principal, and parent community are wonderful and welcoming. The after school program is amazing. Nettelhorst has a wonderful
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
My daughter just finished her first year of kindergarten at Nettelhorst and we are in love with this school! Not only is she reading at a 1st grade level, she LOVES school. The parents help make this school great, fun, supported. My daughter said 'Thank you for sending me to such a pretty school,'
... Read more and is learning so much. I just am thrilled and we moved here from Lincoln Park, just because we had a good gut feeling it would be a great fit for our daughter. It's exceeded our expectations. And my friends with kids at Lincoln Elementary love that school, too, so there are more choices in Chicago now! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/08
I love this school! my daughter is in second grade and I couldn't be happier. I cannot wait to meet her third grade teacher, both 3rd grade teachers are dedicated and amazing from what I hear. This is a school where you truly feel luck to be a part of, the staff welcomes you and the principal sends
... Read more week a letter, 'friday news', which informs parents of everything that is happpening in the school. I am moving, but I will commute to ensure that my daughter continues to attend this amazing school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/20/08
I grew up in the neighborhood and had friends who attended Nettelhorst. My son is now in Kindergarten at Nettelhorst. The school has made a 180 turn around since my friends went there, the principal the teachers all the volunteers and parents are committed to making Nettelhorst the best school. We are
... Read more very happy our son goes there and so is he. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
Nettelhorst is the best chicago public school my child has attended. It meets all of her academic and extracuricular activities. I live in the city by not near the school . My daughter is very happy with her principal, teachers, and classmates. My commute is well worth it. Job well done. Bravo. I give
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* 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.
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Chicago schools — Nettelhorst Elementary School is located at 3252 N Broadway Ave, Chicago IL 60657. 3252 N Broadway Ave is in the 60657 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Nettelhorst Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Nettelhorst Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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