Science Academy of Chicago
8300 Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL, 60714 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (773)479-2891
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Science Academy of Chicago is a 1st - 8th grades, college preparatory elementary school. SAC was established and designed to stimulate interest in mathematics, science and technology by providing instruction from an exceptional faculty in a small and nurturing environment. Our goal at SAC is to fully prepare students to carry the torch of knowledge from generation to generation. ...read more  

School Overview:
Science Academy Of Chicago
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 8
Year Founded 2000
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 96 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 29%
Students by Grade
Grade 1 - 12 students
Grade 2 - 12 students
Grade 3 - 12 students
Grade 4 - 12 students
Grade 5 - 12 students
Grade 6 - 12 students
Grade 7 - 12 students
Grade 8 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Average Class Size 12
This School ( IL ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 185 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,000
Headmaster Dr. Osman Arlsan
Admissions Director Osman Arslan
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10

Extracurriculars
Primary Grades: Puppets & Story Time Science
Arts & Crafts Dance & Movement
Educational Games 3rd -8th: Biology Collectors Art
Animal Club Community Club
Computer Technology Dance
 
School Notes:
  • SAC offers small class sizes and a 1:10 teacher-student ratio enables us to provide the kind of attention and support that we believe to be vital for learning in the classroom. This size aids in creating a family-like atmosphere in which teacher, student and parent can come together with a consistency and commitment that is beneficial to the child’s educational and personal development. Parents also have the advantage of monitoring the progress of their child via the internet. On this database parents’ have access to their child’s records, daily homework assignments, grades, teacher’s e-mails.
  • We know that beyond a great school, families also need to consider cost. This is why at SAC we offer affordable tuition that includes so much. In an effort to support working families and busy lives we offer both before and after school care. In addition, students also engage in after school clubs and activities, study teams, sports teams, field trips, and science fairs.
  • In the primary grades (Pre K-2) students have a homeroom teacher who works hard to instill the love of learning in their students. These teachers work with diligence, skill and creativeness in order to provide the most nurturing and mentally stimulating environments possible. Beginning in the third grade students’ progress into a new area of development in which more responsibilities are required. Students change teachers/classrooms throughout the day. These teachers’ posses a mastery of their subjects and use innovative methods and tools in order to cultivate and inspire the minds of our students.
  • In addition to our distinctive curriculum we also offer advanced study teams which engage selected student in a deeper exploration of mathematics and science. Such students participate in competitions on the state, national and international levels. Beyond the awards and recognition gained from competing, these events also generate an excitement and passion towards the pursuit of wisdom. Guided and supported by faculty members and steeped in the knowledge of their subjects, our students are becoming well renowned for their academic achievements.
  • In the 2004-2005, SAC competed in the Illinois Mathematics League Competition at 6th Grade level, Science Academy of Chicago placed 4th school among 212 schools participated in Illinois. Nicholai Avramov, one of our 6th graders, ranked 1st top student with perfect score in IL. Abrar Syed, another 6th grader, ranked 2nd top student in IL and Liam Wright, 6th grader, ranked 18th top student in IL.
  • In the 2004-2005 Continental Mathematics League Competition at 6th Grade level, Science Academy of Chicago placed 28th school among 277 schools participated nationwide. Nicholai Avramov, 6th grader, is one of the 32 national winners with perfect score. SAC placed 2nd school in the State of IL among 14 middle schools participated. Nicholai ranked 1st top student in the State of IL. He is the only student who had perfect score in IL.
  • In the summer of 2005 a group of SAC students departed on a European Tour where they were given the opportunity to explore other cultures. On a stop in Istanbul one of our students, Nuriye Aksoy, participated in the INEPO (International Environmental Project Olympiad). There were candidates from 26 countries. Nuriye took home a bronze medal. The remainder of the trip was spent visiting four other countries including Germany, Belgium, Netherlands and France.
  • In 2004 Chicago Non-Public Schools Science Exposition by Illinois Junior Academy of Science, 14 SAC students received, 10 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals, and 8 Special Awards. 4 students were also chosen to present their project in State Science Exposition.
  • On Saturday, January 29, 2005, at the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle Campus, hosted the Chicago Regional Future City Competition as part of National Engineers Week. The mission of the competition is to provide a fun and exciting educational engineering program that combines stimulating engineering challenge with a “hands-on” application to present their vision of a city of the future. SAC took third place; there were 25 schools registered for this competition.
  • Profile last updated: 05/29/2008
 
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About This Zip Code ( 60714 )
School Zip ( 60714 ) ( IL ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 31,051 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 31% 24%
Population Average Age 47 years old 34 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $48,542 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.2 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 45 years old 50 years old
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