The Teachers are great influences for the children. The principal is compassionate and understanding and lovable. It's okay to give the kids a hug without worry that you are in trouble, even teachers and staff receive and give hugs. It is wonderful!
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Posted by a parent on 06/30/09
Vanderpoel is definitely an great school. My son was in Kindergarten this year, and was having trouble with the transition from Preschool. His teachers were simply amazing! They didn't just simply give up on him (which happens at a lot of schools unfortunately). They stayed on him and kept him engaged,
... Read more and they eventually brought him along. The change in my son was truly awesome to see. Vanderpoel does a great job with it's kids. They stress education, as well as being productive young men and women. They also exceeded the test scores of Clissold and Sutherlands schools (which tend to get most of the attention in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhoods. Great job Vanderpoel! Keep up the good work! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
My child has been a student of Vanderpoel for two years now. Overall, the teachers appear to be dedicated to preparing the students to be successful and productive young men and women. It is refreshing to be apart of a school that cares for each child. The only area I would say needs some additional
... Read more attention, would be the younger age group K- 3rd the teachers in those grades are awesome and bring a lot to the school and students, however I would say more volunteers, additional staff and supplemental materials appear to be warranted secondary to class size and the various academic levels of the population. To summarize, I believe that the school does a pretty good job with what they have, nevertheless it would benefit all involved if more attention was placed upon the younger grades as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
I attend Vanderpoel School and I am going into the fifth grade at this point and I was so happy when I came to Vanderpoel in the first grade because I knew it was going to be a great expierience. And guess what, it was! The teachers are faboulas!Parent Voulenteers are great! They help us with our school
... Read more plays, book fair, open house, and they are always right there when you need assistance. This is a great school of learning! We also have piano lessons, cheerleading, basketball, Spelling Bee, Tennis, Track, Dance Team, Student Council, maybe Football this year and many more! I hope you and your child picks this school! Read less
Posted by a student on 08/21/06
My daughter attended a private school for the first three years of her education. I must say I had heard awesome things about Vanderpoel but still had concerns in regards to the quality of education compared to private school. My concerns vanished quickly and now after being there three years I can
... Read more honestly say that the principal Dr. Saffold, Ms. Brown and the teachers take education very serious. They really care about the students and the students feel the love and in return they aim high and take it to the max to become the best. I am proud my daughter attends Vanderpoel and is getting a good quality education. Keep it up Vanderpoel! Shereta Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/06
This is my first year at Vanderpoel. I am enjoying myself greatly. They are teaching me things that my previous school never mentioned. They look out for our education and make sure we understand all of the concepts we study. We also learn how to stay healthy and treat our bodies with care.Vanderpoel
... Read more is ranking above average in most of its subjects! It is a great honor to attend Vanderpoel Academy! They take our minds to that extra level that we need in order to suceed. I am very estatic to be attending and soon graduating from this wonderful school for the Humanities. Read less
Posted by a student on 04/10/05
This is my first year at Vanderpoel and I think its a great school.The teachers and the principal are both caring and dedicated.I am really looking formard to graduating from this wonderful school next year being well educated because of Vanderpoel Academy.
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Posted by a student on 12/01/04
Vanderpoel is a wonderful school. The teachers and the staff are beautiful people. They assist in every way possible. The Prinicpal is a wonderful woman, she make her self available to each parent, at all times of the day. I love the school, my son is learning so much. I just can't say enough about the
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/04
Vanderpoel is a place where children can learn and where they can gain in qualities that you will not find in any other public school. It's vibe is like home. It's a place where the teachers, principal, and staff really love the children. They have some of the smarties students in the city. VanderpoeL
... Read more aslo has a grade of above average. Vanderpoel Magnet Academy for the Humanities is the best place in the city of Chicago for your and anyone else's child! I Love the place it's great! Read less
School Profile for Vanderpoel Magnet Elementary School
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ISAT* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2008
Vanderpoel Magnet Elementary School
Chicago Public School District 299
Illinois
* 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:
306
Students per teacher:
22
Full-time teachers:
14
Number of classrooms:
11
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Chicago schools — Vanderpoel Magnet Elementary School is located at 9510 S Prospect Ave, Chicago IL 60643. 9510 S Prospect Ave is in the Beverly neighborhood and 60643 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Vanderpoel Magnet Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Vanderpoel Magnet Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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