The teachers are great and the principle is outstanding! It is a very diverse school that reflects the demographics of our neighborhood. The students come from a huge range of social and economic backgrounds and they are among the brightest in the state.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I am a student at Stone Academy. I've been here since almost kindergarten, and I have to say this is a really nice school. I am currently an eight grader at stone. I'll be leaving for high school, and so far my experiences at Stone have been excellent. The teachers are really nice and supportive. If
... Read more you are in seventh or eight grade, prepare for TONS of homework! But the school gives us a chanlegge, and I like that.(: Read less
Posted by a student on 05/10/09
My son is going to be leaving Stone for Decatur but I have to give Stone major credit. The only reason I'm transferring him is that I think he can keep up with an even faster-paced academic program. Yet before he started Stone, he scored in the 92nd percentile, and since he's been at Stone he has scored
... Read more in the 98th in achievement tests. I don't think this is a coincedence. I believe its because Stone's teachers are great. The parents are nice, as well. I always cry at the school assemblies, they are very multi-cultural, and focus on all kids being good citizens. The carnival organized by the pta was so fun, the games were very creative. And the staff is excellent. I know people who have gotten into Stone, actually sold their house in another neighborhood, and moved to be near Stone. No lie! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/09
Hi. I am a student at stone in 7th grade. I just got here last year, so I am not familiar with other experiances except for that my years at Stone have been awesome. I have made new friends, gotten a more challenging, but reasonable, learning experiance and I have great teachers. Now, Stone has a great
... Read more higher academics program for accelerated children. This will help nurture the level of academics for every children. If any student ever needs help, the teachers are always willing to help. My old school was not very challenging at all. When I came to Stone, it was a big leap, but my 3 teachers helped me with every challenging subject. Even though it is a lottery school, it is still a great place for learning. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/12/09
I disagree with parent that said they are always yelling at the kids. Stone is very traditional in discipline, and CPS has always had a history classroom management getting in the way of actual instruction. They do not overly discipline children at Stone, but you can be sure that disruptions are not
... Read more allowed to get in the way of learning. I am glad my child goes to school where the teachers are still in control of the classroom. Hip Hip Horray for good old education and discipline! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/24/08
My child is in kindergarten at Stone and I have been happy with the school so far. The only negatives to the school that I see are the large class sizes (31 kids in each kindergarten class!) and the lack of communication from the teacher as to what is going on in the classroom from week to week. Still,
... Read more I love the diversity and the kids seem happy. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/22/08
I disagree with the previous review. I have found the staff and teachers at Stone to be warm, understanding and inclusive. This school has also embraced the CPS wellness policy and has substituted food rewards for activity rewards for children in the classrooms. Being a pure lottery magnet school
... Read more Stone's student are of various abilities and the school meets all of their needs- - I love that my child is friends with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Anyone who gets in here is lucky ! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
Stone is a good school in many ways, and the teachers seem very strong academically, but I have a few concerns. The staff/teachers are always yelling at the kids, and have a really militaristic approach to discipline. Even the kindergardeners get yelled at constantly. Also there seems to be a large gap
... Read more between the PTA and school faculty on health/nutrition issues that is starting to change this year with a No Candy policy pushed by the PTA, but last year the teachers handed out candy as rewards to the kindergarteners and even the principal pushed the candy envelope by dressing up as an M & M for Haloween, which seemed kind of ignorant. At least that is changing. Another problem is that the principal has this dismissive attitude toward parents which doesn't go over very well with a lot of us. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/08
I have a kindergartner at this school who will be soon moving on to first grade. We feel so lucky to have our child in this school. The racial diversity is awesome. The PTA is very active and involved. The afterschool programs are great (Tap dancing, Judo, Chess, Abrakadoodle art classes etc.).
... Read more The principal is very friendly and oh-so approachable. The vice-principal and principal make a good team. The administrative staff is wonderful and always ready to help. The school has a dress code which I like as this keeps fashion competition at bay and helps kids concentrate more on academics than on what to wear to school the next day. My kindergartner started reading within a couple months of joining school. However, I wish the teacher was more communicative about what is being taught in class as I cannot always rely on a 6 year old to tell me everything. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/08
Our daughter is just about to begin 1st grade at Stone. Last year she had a wonderful teacher who not only recognized the importance of academics but also understood the importance of forming friendships that helped our 5-year-old see learning as a fun and school a comfortable place to go. Stone's administration,
... Read more teachers, and parents demonstrated a belief in a community that fosters every child and family benefit from and contribute to the learning experience. Read less
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Chicago schools — Stone Scholastic Academy is located at 6239 N Leavitt St, Chicago IL 60659. 6239 N Leavitt St is in the West Rogers Park neighborhood and 60659 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Stone Scholastic Academy is the Chicago Public School District 299. Stone Scholastic Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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