I was very disappointed in the lack of cohesive curriculum from grade to grade as well as peer pressure (bullying) and nepotism
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Posted by a parent on 07/07/09
My children have been involved in NCA for 5 years now and I have been very impressed with the program. The families are committed both to building a supportive community and to high academic standards. The teachers truly personalize the learning and go above and beyond in terms of dedication. I have
... Read more observed many schools in my own career as an educator and health professional. NCA competes with the best of them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
We left this year due to inadequate curriculum for our child. We were told that an enrichment program was in the works, but as far as I know, its not done yet. I am very sad that the school is not living upto its capacity. I wish that they would focus more on academics vs. advertising. I am much happier
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NCA is academically challenging and the students go to TOP high schools. I think the negative postings are submitted by competitive schools. The academics are very strong. I personally know a family this year whose child was accepted to gifted programs came back to NCA disappointed in CPS. The community
... Read more and the special classes like art, music, Spanish, computer, PE, etc... are all icing on the cake. And the price is the same as other Catholic Schools and less than most private. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/14/08
I posted a positive comment about this school a few years ago, when I had a preschooler there. Unfortunately, the academics have not lived up to expectation. I must agree wtih the previous post. The curriculum at NCA is behind the curve of other Catholic schools in the area, but it is one of the most
... Read more costly. There is enrichment and 'extras' in sports, art, religion, and community, but not in academics. There is just not a culture of academic innovation and achievement there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/07/08
Very few students from this school made it into competitive high schools last year. It's a wonderful community of families, but the academics do not compare to other local options. We cannot justify spending the money on NCA for our other children as the return on investment is just not there academically.
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Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
I've had two children graduate from this school and have a third currently enrolled. Both my older children were accepted into Chicago Magnet high schools, so obviously the academic program at NCA is strong. A big strength of this school is the amazing parent community. The support that you find here
... Read more is exceptional. It's like a big extended family where everyone wants to help. Our kids are exposed to other familes with the same values so they not only get an education, they learn how to be better people. What more could one ask for! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/07
We had our children at NCA but left due to poor leadership on both the primary level and the board. The teachers are committed to instilling a strong academics, but the cliques made it impossible if your daughter is not part of the group. Why attempting to be a part of the solution, we learned that
... Read more that was not their concern. Poor communication and honesty is holding this school abck from being all that it can be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
I've had 3 children complete preschool through fifth grade at the NCA primary campus since 1994. There have been some teacher gems. Overall, the academics are unimaginative and very average. Often, there are incompetent teachers and staff members who remain employed by the school when they should consider
... Read more career changes. The language program is particularly horrendous. The support staff is now paid to do what parent volunteers used to do. Tuition is over the top as a result. It's an expensive place for an average product. Furthermore, NCA is the result of the consolidation of seven Catholic parish schools. This consolidation has been a complete failure. Many, many families have suffered due to a lack of continuity in terms of administration and leadership. The school board is completely powerless, rendered such by pastors who consistently turn deaf ears to parent concerns. Read less
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Gifted and Talented
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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;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Chicago schools — Northside Cath Academy - Primary is located at 6216 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago IL 60660. 6216 N Glenwood Ave is in the Edgewater neighborhood and 60660 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Northside Cath Academy - Primary is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. Northside Cath Academy - Primary is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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