My son James .D went whittier had some touble in wasnt doing so well. Than he went over to Brooks middle in did great honor roll student. Brooks has a wonder prinicpal and great teachers!!!!
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Posted by a parent on 07/21/09
We teachers differentiate in many different ways and students do not have to feel overwhelmed or under-challenged. There are many extra-curricular opportunities and we have made AYP several years in a row. The biggest problem is that the school board and district administrators tend to submit to a
... Read more small group of vocal parents, some of who will aggressively push their personal agendas regardless of the effects on the majority of other students. Many teachers at Brooks live in town and their kids attend. I don't know how long this will continue with property as expensive as it is. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/27/08
My children aren't here yet, but it should be noted that there was a new principal put in place in 2007.
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
I have been going to this school all the three years and I really like it. They have a nice principal and great teachers that listen to all the students problems. I recommend any child to come to Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School. '08!!!!
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Posted by a student on 12/01/07
I am a parent that has a son in seventh grade and was a product of Chicago public school systems. I was so disappointed in that system that I home schooled with A-Beka curriculum until I was able to move to the present school district 97 in Oak Park Illinois. The quality of academic programs is almost
... Read more college level. For some, that could be discouraging, for me it's great because I am committed to helping him when needed. Brooks school does send you to Academic Support if you are having difficulty in a class, so your child is not left hanging on a limb.Teachers do communicate heavily with you if needed. I recommend this school if you want to see a difference in your child! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
I am an African American parent and I love this school. The teachers are great and the principal is also. I wish the 6th grade assistant principal could loosen up a little and have sincere smile. This will make it more easier to approach her with concerns. My son made the honor roll and I am proud of
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/07
Hey. GBMS is a pretty good school. They challenge us, and they have classes for kids with special needs. The teachers are pretty personal and interactive and pay attention to us individually. They ask moms and dads to be active and do stuff with us in school activities. We have TONS of extra curriculars,
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Posted by a student on 07/13/07
My son (and his parents) love this school. The principal is very involved, the teachers are excellent, and the BRAVO Band/Repertoire/Art/Voice/Orchestra)program is the greatest!
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Posted by a parent on 12/27/06
This is a great place with great teachers. The 7/3-8/3 core is by far the hardest working core I have seen at the school. I am confident my child will be prepared for high school.
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Posted by a parent on 11/25/05
All 4 of my children attended this school. Contrary to the other review, I found this school to be excellent. The teachers must do a lot of disciplining because the administrators at the district level are incompetent about following school administrators suggestions. I found that some of the parents
... Read more in this building think that they and their children can do whatever they feel like doing. The parents go against school rules and policies more than their children. Read less
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Oak Park schools — Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is located at 325 S Kenilworth Blvd, Oak Park IL 60302. 325 S Kenilworth Blvd is in the 60302 ZIP code in Oak Park, IL The school district for Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is the Oak Park Elementary School District 97. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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