Catalyst Circle Rock Elementary School

Dissatisfied: The Chicago School system as a whole is diminishing rapidly! I enrolled my children in Circle Rock in 2005.  Things transpired and Cataylst took over the school.  The presentation of this school ((Catalyst) was awesome in the beginning; smaller classroom sizes, two professionals in the classroom and afterschool programs.  Sad to say that only last for ONE (1) year.  After that, it was just like any other PUBLIC school! Parent's don't believe the HYPE, the charter schools are no better than the public schools! They sell you a dream in the beginning then the real thing shows up.  Opening these charter schools has nothing to do with the students receiving a better education to be able to compete in society, rather it's about breaking the teacher's union so that they can have their way in the schools!  If I might add my children started school today 9-7-2010 and I absolutely hate what I saw!!! I'm looking for another school right now!!!!

Shaundra Harris: I think Catalyst Circle Rock is an excellent elementary school. I have two children that attend this school and they both recieve all A's. I believe that the teachers are both caring and involved. They care about the students succeding. They also go out of their way to show the students that they are important.

cassandra: My oldest son attended Cataylst school and my youngest attends there now.  When my son went to h s he had to do basic reading, science, and math.  The teachers can not teach, because they are too busy trying to get control over the class.  There is no control over the class, and the kids that are there trying to learn, can't and they are being punished for no reason, because of the others.  The principle and staff member are nice, but the school needs lots of help!

Caralyst is a charter school, my son was in a little trouble (talking in class a few time---2nd grade!) and is diagnosed with ADHD.  Well,  I guess he was too much to handle, so they withdrew him.  I tried to fight it and they said that because they are a charter school that they do not fall under all the guidelines of regulare CPS  schools.  No wonder why they have better test scores, they throw out students who do not perform and one can not do a thing about it.

Paula Veal: My granddaughter goes to this great school. I found the teacher are concerned about the kids.I communicated my needs for her with her teacher and her teacher was impressed with my interest, she gave me all that I needed to help her to catch up on reading,math and being confident. She emailed me extra work for the weekends.I noticed also that this school is still growing, so it's not overcrowded. Which is a good opportunity to get in on the foundation and help this school become great. I was amazed how the principal knows each child by name. There is always someone at the door or hallways to greet you with a smile. Thats amazing, I have no complaints. It is much needed on the westside a school with quality and it shows.

Tanika Kern: I have three children which attend Catalyst.  They are in 6th, 4th, and 1st.  They all love it.  The family atmosphere is good.  The circullum is very appropriate.  Individual support is always there. Classroom discipline needs alittle work.  Overall, Catalyst is a great asset to the community.  Looking forward to the completion of the building extension.

sherrie williams: My child is in 6th grade and she loves it.It is a great school to learm math and reading.You should have your child here.The school is good at teaching kids life principal but the school nedds help on behavior with students.But overall it is a good school.