Powell Elementary Paideia Community Academy

7511 South South Shore Drive

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 28, 2019

-1 sad environment principal and assistant more combative and problematic
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2015

Don't let this 8/10 Score fool you. This school is nothing but smoke and mirrors. Some of the students can barely read but "surprisingly" do well on district and state mandated tests. Some have complained of the administration being overbearing and rude toward parents, teachers, and students. This "academy" is run like a military, students are suspended for little things like not wearing belts . Teachers are brow beat and micro-managed over curriculum. You would think with a format like this, student learning would be shooting to the stars!.... NOT!!! It's the ideal environment for someone who is OCD with an insane attention to detail. However, if you or your child are creative in any way, this school is not for you. In my short dealings with Powell, I found it to be stifling, non-supportive, and just a flat out lie to excellence.
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2014

Overall, Powell Academy was a decent place for my child's education. With that said, however, Powell Academy was riddle with problems. I spent a few time frustrated. The main problem lies partly with CPS( Chicago Public School) set up. This is a K-8. This is not efficient for the upper grade levels, nor was it departmental( multiple teachers/ classroom switching for upper grade levels) This cause and excuse a lot of muddle-cuddling at an age where student should have been introduce to independence. The next major problem was the tyrannical attitude of the principal. This school was seriously define by it's racial make-up and economic of community. This may explain why it was unnecessarily ridged . For instance, many student were suspended for not having on the right shoes, belts ( uniform school --another drawback) Finally I must say, under the circumstances of the school ,the student were well adjusted( not at all define by irrelevancies) On the surface the curriculum tried be rigorous. Powell Academy wants to be a good school but need serious improvements
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2012

This is my grandaughter s (T.W.) first year in school. I think it s been the best learning experience of her young life. I wish to thank her kindergarden teacher. Mrs Brickford
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2011

I love the Powell School! The kids there seem happy and excited to be there when I visited December. The parents are welcomed there. The staff and administration want parents to be involved with their kids' education through Family Literacy Night and Family Math Night. Getting involved is the best way to improve academic performance. I really enjoyed attended these two nights with my kids. The teachers there want to teach and not just the basics. In addition to the academics, they also help develop the emotional and social lives of the kids. The teachers, administrators and support staff approach to education is the WHOLE child.
Submitted by parent on December 03, 2011

Everyone at Powell Academy should be commended for your efforts to provide Powell students with wonderful educational opportunities and events. I was very impressed with the Science Fair in November. I was impressed with the projects and the manner in which the students presented themselves. Thank you for inviting parents to participate in this wonderful Science Fair. Congratulations to the Powell administration,Mr. Jordan and Ms. Peagler, and teaching staff for motivating the students to do such excellent work. As a parent I am thankful for all you have done year after year to help my child and support me as a parent by letting me actively participate in my child's educational experience. I am looking forward to the next Powell school event.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2011

Powell has committed teachers, dedicated parents and a no nonsense administration. It's an example of a successful neighborhood school. Powell is now in a new state of the art facility and the staff and administration are moving the school in the right direction. As parents we should come together to make sure our children continue to receive a quality education.
Submitted by parent on September 16, 2011

This school is a disappointment, the principle is rude and does not appreciate unique characteristics in each child. ALL the staff is rude to the parents. We aren't allowed to discuss our concerns regarding school work, ect. and they charge to enroll. My daughter's kindergarden teacher gives assignments that aren't clear to me or my child. 5 thumbs down
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2009

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