Washington Elementary School

Great school, so far no bad teachers but neighborhood school is great cuz of the people who go there

Pennoyer is a great school with amazing teachers who truly care about their students.

I am not sure what the other reviews are all about my son is 5 and reads! I do dedicate time after work to help him achieve the goals, he periodically gets tested, maps he has score consistently in the 90th percentile in all aspects! His teacher is very in tune with what he lacks, the family engagement is there with tons of reading activities, holidays etc. the fact that this school is K-3rd only in this building it’s phenomenal when do you experience that! Never, you don’t have the oldest kids infesting the young ones, they get a chance to learn. Libraries, science etc. it’s amazing! It shows some of the reviews either don’t understand or have never been to a CPS school in order to properly compare.

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.

As a parent I would recommend this school because if it’s excellent and caring staff, admins, and great learning environment.

My daughter has been going to St Sava Academy for 2 years and is in kindergarten. Her academic progress is incredible. She is 5 years old, reads in 2 languages, and is far beyond her age group in math. The teachers are excellent and very loved by the students. We get a couple updates weekly, and they also have a great parent’s network that keep the percents involved. I Drive 45 minutes each direction daily so that my child can attend this school, Becuase it’s worth it.