Ridgewood Community High School

As our son finishes 4th grade and gets ready to move on to middle school, I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart.These past years have meant so much to our family. The school has such a warm, family-like atmosphere, and it made a huge difference for us.He started school with a speech delay and received both speech therapy and occupational therapy. A few weeks ago, the school specialists told us he no longer needs these services… and it was such an emotional moment for us. The progress he has made is incredible.We know this didn’t happen by chance — it’s because of the patience, kindness, and dedication of the amazing teachers and specialists at this school.The principal, teachers, and staff are just as wonderful — modern, caring, and truly professional.You didn’t just help him learn — you helped him grow, gain confidence, and believe in himself.We will always be grateful for this chapter in his life.Thank you for everything you do every single day.

Pennoyer is a great school with amazing teacher.

This school is OK. The teachers are great, at least the ones I've encountered. I have a 1st grader and 8th grader about to start the school year. They have been there for a few years. Ones of the issues I have is with the special education program that's offered. I don't feel students are getting the true help they need. IEPs say one thing and test results show another thing. My oldest one is starting 8th grade but has the reading level of a 2nd- 3rd grader. Even with outside resources and help from home, my son still has a hard time comprehending any work given to him. All of last year they said his progress was increasing but I have a feeling he's just being pushed through grade by grade. The school was good to my kindergartener. She did great progress. The lunch provided is okay, it's nutritional. The school is very involved with the community. I do see a lot of parents participation at school functions. The parking is TERRIBLE. A lot of parents do not care for the safety of students and drive carelessly. There have been a few close calls where I was hit while walking with my child. Be VERY aware and cautious of that. The school usually sends out emails to parents to remind them to be courteous but it goes to deaf ears. The school is currently under construction to fix the pick up/drop off situation. Overall, this school is OK. Beware if your child has an IEP.

Horrible school and environment please stay away from this place

I cannot recommend Canty Elementary School. The administration has shown little regard for the well-being of children and seems more focused on politics and personal interests than on creating a safe, supportive environment for students.My children were bullied repeatedly, and the administration failed to take appropriate action. On one occasion, the principal even told my child (in front of me) that they were “making up stories,” only to later review the cameras and see my child defending themselves against being punched with a lunchbox. While the bully was suspended multiple times, the school refused to separate classes or take meaningful steps to protect my child. The bullying continued during recess, leaving my child feeling unsafe every day.Canty advertises itself as a fine arts school, but when I asked the principal what that meant, the answer I received was simply that teachers apply for grants. In reality, there are very limited resources, and aside from one play a year (previously thanks to Mr. Rivera, who has since retired), there is little evidence of a strong fine arts program.The culture among some staff is equally concerning. The art teacher told first graders to “shut up” on the first day of school, and many of the teachers seem burned out and disengaged, staying on only for the paycheck. This is a disservice to the students and the community.Canty has potential but desperately needs leadership and staff who truly care about children and their education. Until then, I would not recommend this school.

They hired a worker "behavioral interventionist" who is implementing his experiences with gang and violence on streets in Humboldt Park on students in Dever. Real "pro" who is supposed to help students with social - emotional support is actually just reporting on students and call them problematic. He should be hired in detention center not in school. Bad for Dever they hire undergraduate with no degree in pedagogy to interact with students.

Oriole park is a Great school with dedicated teachers!! P