Wacker Elementary School

9746 South Morgan Street

School District

Chicago Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 31, 2023

The staff makes the school the principal is very rude I think she thinks every parent that she comes across she has to talk to them in a disrespectful manner I kinda glad she declined my son offer letter she let her personal reasons for me come between my son education she does not accept accountability she interrupted me in a conversation which is very rude you are to let the person finish then you respond no she has to talk loud over you to get her point across which is not what I want my child to experience I want my child to understand in order to give respect you have to give it I don’t think many people are complaining about her enough because I’m sure with that type of leadership she has she shouldn’t be in the position again the staff is the reason it’s definitely not her if you deal with difficult parents you don’t take it out on other parents an I felt that’s exactly how she treated me she had WRONG information then when confronted she played victim an my child suffered
Submitted by principal on August 17, 2023

Staff and Admin work so hard to support students. This Principal means business and has fought hard to bring in a staff that challenges students, provides support and has high expectations. Disgruntled former staff can lie all they want to...this school is a gem.
Submitted by other on May 19, 2015

Welcome to Wacker Wackos as I like to call them. This school has both good and bad aspects. The good part about this school is that it is small and intimate. On some days it can even feel like a family. The teachers seem to genuinely care for the students and push them to well. The bad part about this school is that there seems to be a disconnection between the administration and the teachers. The teachers tell you one thing and the Principal tells you another. The Principal can also be a tyrant on parents and I've heard on teachers as well. The comment before mine conveniently declares that this new administration fiercely advocates for children. NO, NO, NO! This administration is sneaky, underhanded, and will do anything to look good on paper. For instance, I saw two students beat the daylights out of each other and later found out that neither one was written-up or sent home because it would make the school look bad when researched. Someone told me that there are "inconsistencies" going on in the testing room during state and district mandated testing. Let's just say I have reason to believe this is true. Do your homework. Don't be fooled.
Submitted by other on November 21, 2013

I am so proud of a new administration that fiercely advocates for children. They are committed to shifting the focus from the adults to the children and making sure that all children are challenged and that all staff is accountable for engaging students with a rigorous curriculum. Change doesn't happen overnight, but it is coming... The kids are talented and the staff must remain focused on that. Average is not good enough anymore! Kudos to all who believe in what those kids can do and kudos to ateam that willnot settle for less! It is a gem of a school with a highly focused and driven leader who recognizes talented teachers and ensures that all students think critically, learn academic behaviors and envision post secondary success. The work is rigorous and challenging and the environment is of high expectation. They are a school to watch !!!
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2013

I have been a Wacker parent since 1999 and I have seen the pot holes, hiccups and growth. Wacker is a gem of a school and my children are well prepared with high literacy and math comprehension scores. (I have 2 accepted into IB programs and selective enrollment High Schools) As a parent my children have seen me partner with their teachers and administration, and this teaches them to advocate for themselves and to ask for what you need. No one can do this alone! - Bravo Wacker, for focusing on rigorous instruction and not catering to teachers and parents but instead trying to provide all who are invested in the process of educating children with the tools to be successful. You had us at HELLO... small school!!!