Science Academy of Chicago

501 Midway Drive, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056
The Science Academy of Chicago is a place where students trust themselves enough to take risks in a safe and supportive environment. We set goals for our students on an individual basis. Learning activities include both cooperative learning (groups) and individual projects. Every child makes a special contribution here, and our small classes allow each child to be seen as a unique, whole person, with his or her own learning style and pattern of growth. Our students learn to pay attention, concentrate on tasks, and use knowledge meaningfully. 

School Overview:

Science Academy of Chicago
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 163 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 3% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(khaki/Navy pants and embroidered polo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $8,000
Tuition Notes There is a payment plan of $800 per month paid in ten installments.
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Selvi Arifi
Admissions Associate Selvi Arifi
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Basketball Indoor Soccer
Soccer Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 20 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Advance Science Team American Math League
Animal Club Arts & Crafts
Battle of the Books Chess
Community Club Computer Technology
Cooking Club Educational Games Club
Folk Dance Club Guitar Club
Lego Club Mad Science
Primary Grades: Puppets & Story Time Robotics
Spanish Violin & Viola Club
Yearbook/Photgraphy Zumba

School Notes:

    • SAC offers small class sizes and a 1:20 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 activities, advanced study teams, field trips, and science fairs.
    • In the primary grades (Pre K-3-2) 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.

    Profile last updated: 01/28/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Science Academy of Chicago
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Metropolitan Preparatory Schools
Gr. K-12 | 0.3 mi. away
St Zachary Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.3 mi. away
The Camelot School
Gr. 1-12 | 1.9 mi. away
Jennifer Child Care
Gr. K-Nursery/Preschool | 2.2 mi. away

View all schools in: Mount Prospect, Cook County, Zip 60056

School Reviews:

  • Recommended April 12,2013 - EXCELLENT School! Dedicated staff and principal. Curriculum is top notch. At SAC your child is not just a "pupil", he/she is family. We are so blessed to have found such a wonderful school.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended February 14,2013 - This is an wonderful school with incredibly dedicated staff member''s! SAOC has the best educational atmosphere for your children to learn and grow in. Visit and you will see for yourself! :)*-Posted by Parent *

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