The quality of education and culture of the school has decreased since the new administration came in this school year. My child has had three different teachers this year, and the parents did not receive one letter from the principal (or teacher) informing us of this change. I found out through other
... Read more parents. The Principal's communication and leadership is very poor, and they are not welcoming of parents. The hiring of staff is also poor, teachers seem to be in-experienced (probably first year/second year teachers in most cases). I am very disappointed with the quality of education and lack of communication from the administration. This school falls below average compared to other charter or elementary schools throughout the city. I think the school will have a chance for improvement with with new administration and experienced/diverse teachers. I would not recommend Passages, and will be transferring my child next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/09
Passages is a gem in the city. They recently moved into their new building, with plans to add a grade level each year and fill the space up. The teaching philosophy is great, focusing on books and thinking and not memorization and regurgitation of facts. The disciplinary team is consistent without
... Read more being unreasonable. We have actually seen vast improvement in our son this year. Principal leadership is the one exception to the greatness. She comes from a 'tough school' background and does not fully understand the involvement and good-will of the parents, usually to her detriment. This does not impede on the overall quality of the school. Busing is great and casts a wide net. Before and after school programs are staffed with education students and professionals. We couldn't be happier with our choice to send our son to Passages. It is a free private school in the city. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
Passages has had continuous and prosperous growth! As a new parent with work and a school schedule, I have been able to turn to Passages for support and have received an adequate learning environment for my children. I have seen initiative to continue to help working parents by providing afterschool
... Read more programs and activities. At passages my two children as well as my niece, are receiving far better education that I would be able to afford. The individual help that children receive is far more than I expected. The school working together with other institutions has allowed it to give families various forms of assistance in different areas. Because the school only offers Pre-k to 5th grade, it is able to concentrate on those needs of individual growth more than anything else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/09/09
I am a new parent at passages and I love it. The teachers put in just as much work in to helping my son that I do. The school works together with the parents to come up with solutions to problems. I am moving and am staying close to Passages just so my son can continue to receive the best education that
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Posted by a parent on 03/04/09
I don't believe this school offers a quality education. Look else where. There are many other great schools in that area.
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Posted by a parent on 02/24/09
I feel that Passages is a really good school. My son was going to one of the public schoos here in the city and things were horriable. He didnt want to go to school becasue there were always problems with other kids and it seem like the teacher and the principle didnt care. His grades were really bad
... Read more and he almost failed. Now that he has been attending passages, his grades have improved so much and also his behavior. I am really happy that we found this school for him. Everyone seems to really care and want to help. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/22/09
I am a first year teacher at Passages, and reading the comments from parents is surprising. I have found that the parents who complain that the school is not what it used to be are the same parents who are not involved in the school. I have been to all of the PTG meetings, and its the same faces.
... Read more The same parents who volunteer their time in the classrooms the same parents who talk to the teachers. I am curious why parents are so dissappointed, yet they are not coming to the meetings or putting their 'comments' in the comment box which has been located in the office. I have an issue with people who have nothing but negative things to say about everything. I am amazed at the parents who are more concerned with how warm they are treated vs. the education their students are receiving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/09
I am a parent at passages and also would like to transfer my children out. The school is not warm and not welcoming at all. We will be out after this year.
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Posted by a parent on 02/19/09
Passages has been dissapointing. We transfered our child here a few months back because we heard such positive things about it. But now it seems that was in the past or the news was old. The whole experience at this school has been terrible. Everything is so strained and negative. We wish we oould
... Read more transfer our child out, but three schools in one year in just too much. We will move after this year, to where I don't know. I just wish we'd never moved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/09/09
I agree with the previous reviewer. Passages is not what it used to be.
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Chicago schools — Passages Charter School is located at 1447 W Montrose Ave, Chicago IL 60613. 1447 W Montrose Ave is in the Ravenswood neighborhood and 60613 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Passages Charter School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Passages Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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