The new facility is great; however, that does not make up for the lack of communication between the administration and the staff. There is a wonderful tool called the internet, but they seem to forget that they have a functioning website. As for the education, the focus on learning is excellent. This
... Read more is the first year that they have offered a neighborhood kindergarten program and in which my daughter is enrolled. The teacher is great at pushing those who are ahead while addressing the needs of those that still need a little more help. I am very happy with Skinner. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/08/09
I am parent of a 2nd grader at Skinner. SKinner School is an outstanding school with excellent administration, staff and of course, superb teachers. Classical school (which means admission through testing). Skinner is every bit the quality environment that a parent would find in a private school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/09
We have just encountered how the focus at Skinner seems to be only about the test scores and not about the community of children and families as well. We understood that the work would be plentiful and challenging, but the administration was completely dismissive and in the end, entirely unresponsive
... Read more to our concerns about our child's teacher and every day information necessary to navigate at Skinner. All focus has been on sowing off the new facility, warning about the amount of homework, and in this teacher's case, actively working to implement archaic systems of 'crowd control'. We removed our child from the school and have yet to hear from the principle on the matter a week later. Advanced school does not mean advanced educators, as we've discovered the hard way. They are lucky to have such great kids and families and should step up. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
We love this school. My son has been there since KDG. It is pretty challenging for him. We are quite happy about all the progress he has made every school year.
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Posted by a parent on 05/21/09
My son has been at Skinner since Kindergarten. He's now entering 5th grade. I'm a huge fan of the teachers, who maximize their resources. I have always felt each teacher worked to get to know my child's strengths and weaknesses and helped him achieve his potential.
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Posted by a parent on 09/03/08
I love skinner, I think that they should reconize their advanced students, and have work for them that is up to their standards, I have considered removing my child for this reason, but I am still waiting for the challenge patiently because I have heard so many great things about Skinner
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Posted by a parent on 09/01/08
As a parent of a child entering the 4th grade this year and whose been at Skinner since Kindergarten, I am well aware of how chaotic it can sometimes get with those children afterschool. However, the school is excellent and if you put into perspective what those kids are doing academically, there really
... Read more should not be any wonder why they need to let lose as much energy as they do. What we need to realize is that these kids are above average and need a lot of parental invovlement, especially the younger ones. It's not up to the teachers to make sure things like homework is completed and turned in. Remember they have classes of 30 and it is an impossible task for them to pacify every student and their parents. We need to take more responsibility for our child's behavior. Compare Skinner to your neighborhood school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
This school is not a 10. The children fight and do not listen to authority. It's not an atmosphere for learning. The teachers are wonderful & trying, but overall it's not an environment condusive to learning.
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/08
I agree with the other parent's comment about the lack of communication with parents. They may give the children the papers, but the papers don't make it home. There is a website, it should be updated to keep the parents up-to-date. We may not have time to attend all the meetings. I also had my child
... Read more in the afterschool program last year, and it was crazy. I understand the location has now moved and hope that it has been improved since my son was there. In regards to the teachers and their style of teaching, I am 100% happy with what they are doing. My son just transferred in last year and already I can see the big difference. The fact that it is selective enrollment has also added much value to his vocabulary and habits. I love his overall experience wouldn't change back. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/08
I'm currently a seventh grade student at Skinner. It is extremely challenging for the upper graders. There's a large consistent amount of homework weeky, but they do teach you what is need to be taught. Though one of the main reasons I chose to attend Skinner is that Skinner has a great relationship
... Read more and connection with the selective enrollment high schools, such as Whitney M. Young HS. Chances are, if you attend Skinner and do well, you're probably going to go to one of the best high schools in chicago. GO Skinner Superstars! [im one of them]! Read less
* 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.
Student enrollment:
617
Students per teacher:
26
Full-time teachers:
24
Number of classrooms:
25
Special Education
Autism Specialists, Early Childhood Special Needs, Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Title I
Vocational Education
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English as Second Language
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Chicago schools — Skinner Classical School is located at 111 S Throop St, Chicago IL 60607. 111 S Throop St is in the 60607 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Skinner Classical School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Skinner Classical School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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