A top rate Montessori education for free with a wonderful community.
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
I love Suder because all the teachers and administation are sweet, beautiful and smart and give my pre-schools lots of hugs and positive feedback .How could my life get any better as a parent!
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
Suder Montessori is one of three CPS Montessori schools in Chicago. Suder seems to be in the shadow of Drummond Montessori and Mayer mainly because it is not in an 'it' neighborhood. The neighborhood West Haven is nestled between West Town, Garfield Park, United Center and the West loop Suder was opened
... Read more in 2005-06 school year. Suder has been given a fresh start with a principal named Stephanie Bloom. She came in last year with great ideas and a fresh outlook. She worked very hard with Suder Montessori's first 3rd grade class. I would like to congratulate these third graders, they made us all very proud. These are only the preliminary schools which means they will probably be higher when all the results are in. The total composite scores were 82.6 with the majority exceeding test norms. Reading 87% Math 78% Kudos to the little school that could! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
Part 4 The Chinese is a funding problem through cps. Ms. Chen was very good but got no respect from the last administration. May blame be laid on the last administration for the inconsistency of the Chinese program. Possibly if it was strong from the start we would have had a better outcome. Many times
... Read more I asked the previous administration to look into an afterschool program. DHW Did not want one for Suder. Parents were begging to get an afterschool program. Instead we had to make our own at the Park District. It was parents that made that happen . Our new principal helped get the busing going to Harrison Park for after school. This year we had afterschool matters and girls on The run. Next year suder will offer spanish afterschool. Openlands is working with the garden. Many positive actions are taking place at Suder. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/09
I am a parent of a child at Suder. I have struggled in the last year to try and figure out if the staff was teaching Montessori methods or the ISAT. I don't want to blame the administration, but I don't no who else would be responsible. Inconsistent homework assignments and different teaching methods
... Read more have not served my child well. I am pulling her out and placing her in a more traditional program, where she will sit at a desk and have more structure. I remember when she came to this school in 2006. We were promised smaller classrooms but she is now in a class with 29 other students. This is a classic example of be careful what you wish for. Most of the parents did not like Dr. Hammond strict demands of the teaching staff and curriculum being total Montessori. Now you have a principal using trial and error! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/09
The new administration doesn't know Montessori teaching. Everything is an experiment. This year the new administration only focused on the ISAT using different teaching methods. It's all about test scores not your child. The children were overwhelmed and communication with parents was reactive. Homework
... Read more was inconsistent requiring the parents to spend an hour on homework for primary students. The staff is divided. How this school started with a principle with a PHD and ended up with Ms. Bloom (PHD?) is beyond me. I would only recommend this school to parents with a stay at home parent with time for this school's growing pains. Keep this in mind. If you get a bad teacher in this school, your child will have a bad teacher for 3 yrs. They group 1-3rd graders, etc. What's going on with the afterschool program and the Chinese language they promised? Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/09
My daughter has attended Suder 2 years running now. Although the school is touted for success in using Montessori methods, this is best demonstrated at the primary level. Suder is growing and has yet to demonstrate success in its elementary classes. Communication is very poor at the school unless
... Read more you are a stay at home mom and can be at the school all the time. The administration at the school guards information like it's classified and takes itself much too seriously to be a school going only to the 2nd grade. Luckily, the LSC will be in place next year and real principal who is currently, the assistant principal will take her place (the former principal was fired but stayed on as a consultant????) Huge thanks to the PTA for making suder more welcome to parent participation. The truth about Suder's effectiveness will come out next year when the new 3rd grade will test. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/08
Suder Montessori Magnet School is in its third year of operation. As the school has grown so has the enthusiasm and professionalism of the teachers, administration and parents. Teachers have advanced their knowledge of Montessori techniques. The administration has added a library this year. Parental
... Read more involvement has porduced great results. Extra curricular events produced by parents range from Family Gardening to A Celebration of Chinese Harvest Moon Festival to Fundraising. visit www.suderpta.org for more info on the school's PTA Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/08
My child has attended Suder Montessori since the first day it opened. The Montessori method is well practiced. Staff is professional. Although teachers are neophytes to Montessori, they are effective and engaged in Professional Development. No after school program is offered which is a big inconvenience
... Read more for working parents and leaves some kids with nothing to do after school. Parent involvement is high, however, administration do not seem to put into action parent interests. Overall, great place for your child to excel. Read less
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