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Hello! We have 2 kids, a son who will be entering 2nd grade in the Fall 2022 while our daughter will be entering KG. Our son is already at Bronzeville Classical. Our daughter just got offered a spot at NTA RGC. The commute isn’t bad for either school, and our preference would be for them to be together.
Any thoughts on whether we should strategize towards them both getting into one or the other of these schools? We’ve been at Bronzeville Classical just this year, my son’s 1st grade year, and it’s been fine. We don’t have a sense of loyalty there or think it’s so amazing that we can’t leave. But it’s hard to compare to NTA without having any personal experience there.
I’d love to hear what others think – thank you!
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We were at NTA in 2018-19 so I cannot speak beyond that year [I know they have a new principal now]. We went on to take a SEES seat closer to home, to get siblings together but otherwise would have stayed.
Pros of NTA:
– academics and teachers in the RGC were great, I was amazed at what my child learned, it really was 2 years ahead
– Sense of community was amazing. they make a point to know every child. we felt very safe and cared for in any situation. pride in the school was amazing. i have never seen so many people who truly love their school
– they mix RGC with neighborhood program at lunch and specials and aftercare. my child enjoyed meeting the neighborhood kids and got along
– facilities are great. large gym, wide hallways, on site clinic. lots of space, easy drop off and pickup, outdoor space including garden and a running track
– before and aftercare through JCC and park district
– staff and principal was super responsive to any concerns, really went above and beyond more than any other CPS I have experienced
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