Foreman High School

3235 North Leclaire Avenue

Chicago, IL 60641

11 Reviews

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on March 13, 2021

Foreman got new administration in the 2019-2020 school year and since then have made incredible strides in building an exciting and supportive school community. Additionally, opportunities for students have increased greatly, with new programs and new pathways. In fact, the Fine Arts department has developed an entirely new curriculum centered around students creative and skill-driven goals, now being the only CPS school where all fine arts teachers are qualified to teach college credit classes! Another first, the music department features music in world culture ensemble and jazz studies for students interested in a culturally relevant and fun music education. Don’t overlook this amazing school that is only getting more amazing by the day!
Submitted by student on May 17, 2018

During my two years I had attended this school, I am disappointed to say this school has not been valuable to my learning. The teachers show poor work ethics in their teaching and the students are discourteous. With this, the environment this school portrays is unrefined and improper. Even the assignments I received did not challenge my learning nor made me prepare for college. Although I met a variety of students with the potential to succeed, this school does not provide the source these students need to prosper. The amount of improvements this school lacks to thrive is quite alarming. Also, the abundance of fights this school seems to adore is a danger to the students and staff.
Submitted by other on November 23, 2014

I've been in this school long enough to see actual change in some instance it's great in some not.The good things are you get allot of support from everyone you are pushed to succeed even if you don't want to the teachers I commend them for being so patient and taking all the bs from disrespectful students amd should be awarded with a medal some teachers just go to pick up a paycheck most of them don't! Now the bad part is the unfairness to the foreman students administration and deens have some sort of favoritism towards certain students I see this as a big contribution as to why these students don't respect the adults in that building in conclusion the school has had great change some good some bad all in all of these problems can be fixed this school would be going down a great path and students would want to go to there neighberhood school like this one.
Submitted by student on August 20, 2014

I been here 4 years most il learn when i leave and use for my daily life is read ,write and math i coulda left 8th grade with that seriously a waste of 4years i should of went to a tech school instead and actually learned a trade or skills il use in the real world..thanks cps system i have great grades and test scores and most colleges seem to deny me why maybe because my diploma will read foreman h.s
Submitted by teacher on June 13, 2014

This school is taking many baby steps towards becoming a better place for learning. There are students with great potential and many end up at top colleges locally and nationally. This school lacks of parental support, so parents, rather than critique, join and be present. Many teachers work diligently and arduous to support the student body. The administration could do a better job fostering, identifying, supporting and understanding the essentials needs of the majority Hispanic population. Students and teachers are sure trying to improve the school. The school needs consistent and strong leadership, not enabling administrators and absentee parents. To make this school a better place parents must actively participate assuming responsibility along with the teachers. To those who criticize, must walk on the shoes of the many teachers that in a daily basis spend more than 8 hours a day acting as surrogate parents in addition to teaching . Our school population does need a positive change in school culture. CPS needs to seriously invest in neighborhood schools- they are rough gems.
Submitted by other on December 06, 2013

I go to this school. It's a level 2 school now cause of the new principal. They have put alarms on all exit doors so no kid could ditch class. Only the center and auditorium doors are unlocked. They also hired new security and changed the school a lot. It's not that bad of a school I just wish they improve the conditions of the school. It seriously needs air conditioning for one thing.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2012

my son goes there now and long story short does not do any homework ever arrives late on a daily basis and cuts regularly and still manages to be a senior after 3 years of this behavior you would think he would not have made it to senior but he has this will not be benificial for his adult life im sure.THIS SCHOOL IS A BIG JOKE! and dont get me started on the thug mentality of the youth there. the school does not deserve any stars at all in its ratings
Submitted by other on November 14, 2012

I use to go to this school. And to this day I don't understand why they haven't closed it down. With how inadequate the material being taught and how the students can get away with almost anything ( for the right price ( yes students pay the security to look the other way when their doing something they know they shouldn't be)). The point of schooling is to learn and prepare the youth to take control when it's time for thier generation to be lead our nation. Foreman high school hasn't/isn't and probably won't be the best providing a quality education for the leaders of tomorrow. EAMA
Submitted by parent on April 25, 2010

This is a great neighborhood school. The assistant principal works closely with the students and the parents. When I enrolled my children he took the time to speak with us. Everytime I come in he is so busy but he still takes the time to speak to me. My children were scared at first but they love the school and are happy to be there than the other schools. For this type of school it is great! I get phone calls from the teachers all the time and they are helpful. I wish they would give more homework and have more chances for kids after school.
Submitted by student on March 14, 2008

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Submitted by parent on February 08, 2008

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