SAUGANASH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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School Information
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GreatSchools Rating:
8
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Educational Climate:
Above Average
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Technology Measure:
Low
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Type:
Public
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Grades:
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
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District:
Chicago Public School District 299
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Students/Teacher:
21
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Students/Grade:
61
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Number Students:
549
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Number Teachers:
26
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Number Classrooms:
17
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Expense/Pupil:
$6,300.00 - 6,799.99
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Poverty Level:
16 - 29.9 PERCENT
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Number Computers:
0
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Number PCs:
0
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Number Macs:
0
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Principal:
Ms Christine Munns
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CHARTER SCHOOL
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GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
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ESL
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
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YEAR ROUND CLASSES
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VOC-TECH
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ADULT EDUCATION
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NCLB SCHOOL
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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
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COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
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AYP SCHOOL
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
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MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews
School Ratings (43 ratings)
Parent Review |
Rating:
Posted 2012-01-08
"My son goes to school here and he says it's really great.I've been inside the the school and I think it's pretty good.The principal is magnificent,she takes great time to check up on the students.But sadly, I think some of the teachers are kinda ignorant.There has been the good teachers and the bad.My son also begs me to never leave the school because he has great friends and he loves the dances. I would give this school 3 stars."
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-08-29
"I feel that Saugansh School has come a long way in terms of providing a nurturing, safe environment for our children. As with any CPS school, there is always room for improvement in the academic standards. However, parent involvement is crucial to helping a child succeed academically and socially along with the support of the child's school. Sauganash has the perfect blend of teacher committment and parent involvement to help a child realize his/her full potential. This is a school that continues to grow and constantly is reinventing itself to address its shortcomings. To the naysayers that believe a school is the sole provider for academia and social growth, the school cannot do that alone and needs the continued support of parents. Sauganash has that commitment!"
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-04-01
"One final thought, I've been accepted as a single parent who can't participate in all of the parent activities (with working full time). Everyone knows my name even though I can't volunteer or be a part of the PTA. Everyone knows my child's name and she is welcomed every single day and loves her school. This is a warm family environment at Sauganash that Principal Munns has created and I feel as a high level executive is doing everything it can within the confines of being in such a hugh public school system. If your child isn't challenged at CPS, you need to step up and provide at home."
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-03-31
"This school is a big disapointment. I moved into this neighborhood for the school and it is not what people make it out to be. The curriculum is terrible, teachers do not supplement for those who need academic challenge. My child is being taught with the lowest possible standards."
Parent Review |
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Posted 2011-03-25
"I chose Sauganash for its diverse student body and strong academic reputation, in an affordable neighborhood. The diversity is there, the academics are not. I regret my decision and I worry that I have done a disservice to my son. The curriculum is watered down and the "teach to the test" mentality rules. The math program in particular is exceptionally weak. (Third graders started to learn single-digit multiplication in February of THIS year.) The homework is busy work or online assignments reading simple stories and completing "fill in the blank" book reports. There is this overall feeling that the school is "good enough" as long as it maintains a consistent ISAT score. Add in the short cps school day plus ridiculous class sizes (34 and 40 children in some classes) and the deck is stacked against the teachers. It takes an amazingly dedicated and gifted teacher to make headway academically. We have had several. I don't think the issues with the school stem from poor teachers. It is a leadership and curriculum problem. Parents/PTA are committed to improving the school but their focus is on resources. My child is happy and there is definitely a sense of community."