Brennemann Elementary School

4251 North Clarendon Avenue

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on December 23, 2018

Amazing I wish I could go back and do it again
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2018

I would not recommend this principal as she really destroys the integrity of the school.
Submitted by student on April 17, 2018

It’s fine just that some teachers are very rude
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2015

This school is great for smaller children, but I wouldnt trust sending my kids there after 1st grade. The statistiscs are showing, enrollment dropped from 470s to 440s for 2015. This elementary school lost 29 students over the summer. This is a direct reflection of the leadership at this school.
Submitted by parent on August 01, 2014

The Principal, Sarah Abedela, doesn't care about the kids in the school. She is very rude to the parents, staff and the children. She just cuts you off mid sentence. I just moved to this area, in January, and was told that this is the only school I can put my children in because of the boundary area. Someone really needs to investigate the principal. There is no way she should be in charge of the success of our children's' future.
Submitted by teacher on July 19, 2013

Brennemann School is one of the top schools in uptown. The school has high expectations for all students and students leave prepared for high school. Class sizes are small and students get interventions based on their academic needs. The school team has written and received numerous grants to ensure the students have the resources and tools to be successful.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2013

Good school for toddlers not for older kids. If you want your child to be computer literate or book smart you won't get it at this school. If they'r taking the ISAT, then they are being drilled for weeks so they can do good on the scores. Toward the end of the year they give project after project for these kids who get no REAL computer time and who's library usage consists on the books they have in class. Bear in mind the teachers do what they are told or are yelled at by the principle and your kids will see a tearful teacher. If your a mother prepare to have a hostel greeting to your concerns. It would be best to have your husband present when speaking to the principle: Sarah D Abedelal. She will try and intimidate you and ask if your ready to transfer your child rather than working together. If you live in the area you can sign your kids up for after school programs because that's where the school learning starts. Its not really the schools fault rather the leadership with in it. You can pass children but give them the basses to learn and be able to use for future learning not setting them up to fail in life.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2013

Totally great school my twins love it. They are at PK, they learn a lot every day, they have snacks and they can't wait Monday when it's weekend.
Submitted by teacher on December 17, 2012

I have no idea how or why the principal, Sarah Abedela, is still working at this school. She is terrible to her staff and never does anything in the better interest of the children. I saw that she has a lawsuit against her by another teacher and I hope that it gets her out of the school. The students and teachers deserve more and should not be in an enviornment where they are treated so badley.
Submitted by other on November 03, 2012

Just going thru old pictures of my time at Brennemann school in 1968 for kindergarden with my twin brother. Any info on reunions for this school would be appreciated. David R Thiel and Daniel J Thiel
Submitted by other on October 21, 2012

I also went to Brenneman in the 60's and 70's when the school was new. I agree that the principal, Miss Sager was old, cruel and did not connect well with students. I had some great teachers, though and got an amazing education there. I went on to college, and am now an Art Teacher. Some of the teachers that made a big impact on me were Miss Brophy, Ms. Simmons, Miss McCune, Miss Nakagawa, Miss Crosby, Mrs. Borgminario, and Mr. Wilson (Gym Teacher) My older brother really connected with Mr. Levin. I also made some great friends while at Brenneman and still connect with some of them.
Submitted by other on October 21, 2012

the new principal dosn't care about the childern at this school at all and i talk from experience i went there for eight years. the principal only has select favorites that arn't even good kids. i feel bad for the kids still going ther because the curriculum is lower than average and the children do not get any quality education.
Submitted by parent on October 20, 2012

I went there in the 60s for 7th and 8th grade the school was like brand new.My teacher was one of only a few male teachers his name was Mr Levin.He was hard core but very good,he was the science teacher.The principal was an old lady named Mrs Sager.She was mean,crule and what she did'nt know about kids was alot.Charles Manson wou'ld have been better then her.Have been looking for this teacher Mr.Levin to let him know his teachings realy payed off just like he said it would.He told me to stay in art,and i did.I have made a large fortune due to him.He was the only one that belived in me during a rough time in my life.My hats off to you william were ever you might be thx.
Submitted by other on December 25, 2011

hi am 16 years old student from Turkey . I lived in chicago years 2001-2002 and was at first grade in this school. I want to find my old friends but dont remember their names and surnames . I want to send an email to principal or admirer of this school . I searched a lot but couldnt. there isnt a website of this school. If anyone knows an email of here , could he or she write here ? will be very happy . thanks
Submitted by parent on December 06, 2011

Joseph Brennemann Elementary School was progressing when Mr. Otis Dunson was the principal. The principal is very uninvolved with the students and parents. She brushes or dismisses parents as if they were children. She brags about her child going to a private school and how advanced her child is. The present principal is seldom in the school because she is concentrating on her doctorate degree. I know of a child (4th grader) that was sent to her office and the principal did not let the child eat lunch, and she made the child stand up the whole time the child was in the principal's office. I have called the superintendent of our school district but I think the two of them are buddies. When I was attending the LSC meetings, I was overlooked by most of the members including the principal, when I voiced my concerns via questions. I pray that the Lord will remove this principal out of the children's lives and replace her with a caring principal that does REALLY care about the success of the children...and why wouldn't he or she. The children attending this school are reflections of the educators who are to mold and shape the children's live, preparing for the future.
Submitted by parent on September 10, 2011

The Principal is very...rude....,my child no longer attending this school.!! im calling Springfield on them to run investigation--> on Principal !! i feel children in that school is not getting any quality education!! the Principal doesn't seen to care about kids in the school..smh..