Comments on: Gifted/Classical School List

By: KeithH

KeithH — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:54:10 +0000

This is good information! Will you be updating the South Side schools w/info as well? That would be very helpful for me and my wife. Thanks again!!

By: Southside mom

Southside mom — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:32:25 +0000

PLEASE give more info about the S.S. schools. Northside schools are not an option. We’re far, far southside.

By: RGCFAN

RGCFAN — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:05:54 +0000

my daughter just started at a RCG and loves it. she goes so much faster: 1 unit a week! she tried for South Loop, Keller and Lenart. She got in SL and really enjoys it. Anyways, if your child complains about being bored try RGC.

By: PTA Southside Mom

PTA Southside Mom — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:38:43 +0000

Some SES schools offer SENG(social emotional needs for gited children) groups BUT parental participation was very low. I’m sure if parents want to start the groups up again, the principals would be more than happy to accommodate. My daughter attends Lenart and I can’t see her anywhere else. Most teachers get to know the child’s personality and quirks to help them overcome their issues.

By: CPSDepressed

CPSDepressed — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:05:38 +0000

“Comprehensive gifted” is the classroom for the whatever percent of students with the highest scores. So, if a school has three classes per grade, the top third are “comprehensive gifted.” At my kid’s school, it’s the top half – which means it ain’t exactly gifted.

By: Mayfair Dad where are you

Mayfair Dad where are you — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:49:54 +0000

Jessica, unfortunately all CPS gifted programs are basically just accelerated.

By: Jessica Green

Jessica Green — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:16:18 +0000

Someone touched on the difference between regional gifted centers and comprehensive gifted programs, but I wonder if anyone could elaborate. Is one recommended over another? Like others have voiced, I’d choose intellectually, emotionally and socially appropriate over simply “accelerated.” Does either one of these options use this approach?

By: EDB

EDB — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:33:33 +0000

@30, Pamina
Edison RCG (K):
Are all schools as strict? No
Do they have parties? Yes, frequently. Birthdays, holidays, etc.
Are parents allowed easy access to teachers? Yes, via email or phone.
Is the afministration approachable? Very
Are any of these “gifted schools” actually focused on a curriculum as it is describediin the CPS websites or are they all just accelerated programs? Mostly accelerated, though there are some aspects that seem to be more in line with the true “gifed” curriculum.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:24:28 +0000

Lenart offers a wonderful learning envirionment. The kids are great. The families are wonderful. The teachers are knowledgeable and caring. My daughter graduate from Lenart two years ago. She now attends a private boarding school and is doing very well. Students study french and latin. They have historically had a very strong music program. The curriculum is rigorous, but for a child that is bright the load is manageable.

By: Meme

Meme — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:06:45 +0000

I believe that you should have more resources about levels k-8