Namaste Elementary Charter School

3737 South Paulina Street

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 10, 2024

Worst school ever . Food was cold . Some teacher were mean . Some teacher are nice and some are really mean is your a parent I don't recommend this school .if you do apply for this school be ready until your kid is in middle school .If I could give 0 stars I will
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2022

This school provides students with disabilities the support and accommodations they require. Teachers at this school are respectful, and supportive, and motivate their students to learn. The school also welcomes and includes families as partners in their children's learning
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2022

Strong school community. Consistently great teachers who treat students as individuals and really work hard to support them academically, emotionally, and socially. Extended school day with an hour of movement each day along with before and after school options.
Submitted by other on December 14, 2018

The organization and communication here is nonexistent. Very unprofessional environment.
Submitted by teacher on February 15, 2018

Use to teach there. Staff is amazing! Admin is sub par at best. School is dirty and kids and teachers are constantly sick. No support from admin and they have the school disorganized at best. Namaste claims to be and do amazing things but its a false view. Kids need support but aren't receiving the necessary support to be successful.
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2015

What I like about Namaste School is their physical concept on taking kids for walks and showing the children about how to eat healthy and having their own gym. They also have an excellent bilingual program I definitely cant complain about that. I have to say that I was happy with the school when my daughter started their as a kindergartner up to 3rd grade but after that I just feel that they are not challenging my daughter enough. I have a friend who has her daughter in 4th grade in a public school and I got to see her math homework when I showed it to my daughter she had no clue on how to do it we also got to see my friends daughter writing assignments she had done earlier in the year and saw how she had already learned how to type her assignments and had learned cursive. Seeing all this upset me a little it made me feel as if my daughter has been cheated from having a good education. I really thought charter schools out did public schools but I guess I was wrong.
Submitted by other on April 09, 2014

I really like Namaste because they teach kids how to be a better student better friend.they also provide 60 minutes of gym class every day.they also have a healthy breakfast and lunch.namaste teaches kids how to control themselves when they have problems.1st grade students have music lessons to make themselves fell better.teachers at Namaste help students learn and study a lot when it comes to big tests.so once the test is over they get good grades and they make it to the average test scores in the us.thanks to the staff at Namaste and what they do Namaste has one many awards.they even got a surprise visit from Jennifer Hudson.the 6th-8th had the opportunity to see Michel Obama in person and they got to take a picture with her.thats all I have to say about this amazing school.
Submitted by parent on October 22, 2013

Namaste Charter school is great! My son has been attending this school since kindergarten and now he is a 7th grader. The school is well molded and teaches the kids to adapt a healthy life style. The administration a long with the teachers are "AWESOME".
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2013

Great school programs...healthy lunch/breakfast choices...many opportunities for parent involvement. Staff is wonderful and encourage communication. Am glad to have my children attend this amazing school
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2010

I believe this school is molding are children to be positive responsible individuals. They are not only smart, healthy and fit. But they know how to be peaceful people, which this world needs to help stop all the violence that people seem to be drawn to as a way of problem solving. Peace
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2010

Teachers-Parents-Staff with one focus making are children be the best they can be from the inside out. Love this school-My girls have been there from the day 1 when it opened. The are fit , smart and very repectful.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2010

I love Namaste for not only the programs, but the dedication of the faculty and the schools committment to the community. They make sure that no child is ignored. Same goes for the nutritional & academic values for the kids at school.
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

I love Namaste Charter School because my children are receiving not only an excellent education but a healthier lifestyle. Namaste has so much to offer academically as well as health and nutrition that will only benefit my children for the future. Go Namaste!
Submitted by parent on April 26, 2010

Namaste is a very good school because they focus on childrens health and education. They offer longer school hours so they can get gym everyday. Which is not given at everyschool everyday! They offer a healthy lunch menu an offer great after school programs and year round schooling!
Submitted by parent on June 14, 2008

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Submitted by teacher on July 06, 2007

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