Well another year is done with and though not totally disappointed we were not impressed. The lack of school work material preparation by the teachers still not adequate. We're also wondering why the school doesn't embrace the communication technologies out there so that parents and teachers stay and
... Read more are on the same page as far as the students school performance. There still seems to be a great dislike by the parents for the principal. The general feeling is that the principal isn't caring at all and has no respect for parent's opinions and suggestions. Too bad this is the case being that at this school parents are very involved and want to help but the principal gets in the way. So we will continue to supplement our kids education on the side with private tutoring and at home schooling. Overall the school still average in our opinion. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/15/09
This school is terrific. No nonsense disipline, motivated teachers, fine principal. Very please with the education. These kids are learning more than across the street. The problem is the space, and lack of quality after school programs.
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Posted by a parent on 06/11/09
The school needs alot of work, my son attends there and I feel the teachers do alot of work but are hindered in what they can do for the kids by the Principal, Mrs. Elena Savoy . In my opinion shes been rude to parents and kids alike. She appears to treat certain parents very rudely for no reason at
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Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
We love this school! They make the children work hard and have high expectations, but our daughter has achieved things we could not have imagined and she is only in Kindergarten! Kudos to the excellent teachers and wonderful involved families.
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Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
My daughter just finished kindergarten this past year. As a parent I am really proud of what she has accomplished. I am also very thankful to the great teachers and staff at Wildwood.
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Posted by a parent on 08/09/08
My daughter is starting her third year at Wildwood this fall, having started in kindergarten. I have not found her teachers to be in any way lazy or unorganized. They do stress parent participation in a child's education. There are many parents who are very involved with the school. My child has
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Posted by a parent on 07/28/08
My son attended this school for three years, and it was the worst three years of our lives. The teachers are lazy, unorganized, and do not take discipline seriously. The administration, including the principal, is more concerned with paperwork than substance. The hype about this 'magnet' school is just
... Read more that: made up by the staff to promote a sub-par school. Before you enroll your child, talk to a lot of parents to get an unbiased view of the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/08
Overall we're pleased with the school. The over crowding at the school remains a major problem. The parent involvement at the school is impressive although at times doesn't seem to be appreciated by the staff. The principal's leadership is some what low and lacks creative solutions to many of the problems
... Read more the school faces. We still enjoy the school but would highly recommend that parents supplement their kid's education with some home or private tutoring. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/07
I currently have 3 children at Wildwood, and have another child who is a graduate of Wildwood's IB program. Recently Wildwood was rated one of Chicago's top 5 public grade school, and I understand why. Students are given the help they need to be successful (tutor, extra classes) teachers actually care
... Read more about teaching (evidenced by teachers frequently 'checking in' with students and the availability of parent-teacher confernces), the presence of an IB program, and the Principal, Mrs. Elena Savoy provides good leadership and example (evidenced by her constant presence, approachability and the high student test scores on standardized exams). School activities are all student/family oriented -- a school band & orchestra, drama group, chess club, family movies in the gym, etc. Quality school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/04
The Principal Ms. Savoy has created a very positive educational experience for all the students at Wildwood. The teachers, parents, and students all work together to make this a very special elementary school
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School Profile for Wildwood Ib World Magnet School
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Test Year: 2008
Wildwood Ib World Magnet 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.
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Advanced Placement
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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 — Wildwood Ib World Magnet School is located at 6950 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago IL 60646. 6950 N Hiawatha Ave is in the Forest Glen neighborhood and 60646 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Wildwood Ib World Magnet School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Wildwood Ib World Magnet School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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