This school has many good things to offer. They have laptops for every child in 6th grade to eigth grade. The teachers are very nice here and they really care about each and every student. Sometimes they can be strict though but mostly all of the time they are joking around and having fun while teaching
... Read more us. Our teachers seem to really enjoy teaching us because if they didnt why would they stay here? But you have to fit in and make friends with the parents the parents run the school events and if you're not in the loop you'll find out after you child finds out :) St. Matthias also has a robotics team who won the regional competition and moved on to state. They met Amy freeze the weather lady from Fox chicago news on channel 32. The math is one grade level ahead too :) Read less
Posted by a student on 02/23/09
I love this school!!! I've been at this school since, well forever and i really like it. Sometimes the teachers can be jerks but it's cause they care for you. I think that this is a really great school. all of my brothers and sisters have gone here. I really like it, and next year i graduate. I think
... Read more that when i do I'll come to visit any day. They have great laptops and great teachers. In math classes the jurior high is a grade a head of other schools. The programs are great and challenging!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/11/08
we have one child @ st.matthias they have alot to offer but you must fit in !with the parents other wise you will be out! parents are running this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/28/08
I enrolled my child here a few years ago and they really do not seem to enjoy it. The principal promised a lot of things that have still not gone through. My child is also having problems switching from a Project Based Learning environment to and high school testing environment.
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/08
All of our children have attended St. Matthias. We were especially impressed with the work that Mrs. Reinhard did turning the school around after the 30 year reign of Sister Marcien. Ms. De Sapio is nice, but strict about getting children to school on time! A $5 fee will result if they are overly
... Read more tardy! The technology in the classrooms is first class. Our teachers were invited to speak at the state legislature re: our state of the art technology in the classrooms. The children at the school are very respectful, smart and well-spoken. The staff is warm and accomodating. Fabulous after/before school program. Father Terry is a great visionary leader with a kind heart and an open mind. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/07
This school recently changed principal this year. It is still trying to find out where and what it wants to do. They say they value parents input yet none of the staff ever says good morning, or are courteous. They have double standards depending on if you have money or just a middle class parent payee.
... Read more I think it have potention to be a great school if the staff and heads listened more. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/12/07
I have a child in the pre-k program and I am so happy with it. This school is a hidden gem. I can't believe how much my 3 year old has learned this year and how much she loves school. We are so excited to have found such a wonderful school!
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Posted by a parent on 04/18/07
Caring, loving teachers. Challenging curriculum. Availablity of before and after school care is invaluable.
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Posted by a parent on 12/08/05
We have 2 children at St. Matthias. It is a wonderful place. The small class sizes, the caring teachers, the multi-cultural student body, the enthusiastic principal-- all make the school the perfect place for our kids. My sons are thriving at St. Matthias. They are learning far more than just how to
... Read more take standardized tests, which seems to be the focus of public education these days. The school is a hidden gem on the city's northside which we are glad to have discovered. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/23/05
The school caters to the individualized learning needs of each student...whether advanced or not. Extracurricular opportunities include string orchestra, basketball, volleyball, art club, drama and many more. http://www.values4life.com
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Chicago schools — St Matthias - Trnsfiguration School is located at 4910 N Claremont Ave, Chicago IL 60625. 4910 N Claremont Ave is in the Ravenswood neighborhood and 60625 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for St Matthias - Trnsfiguration School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. St Matthias - Trnsfiguration School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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