Skinner West Classical, Fine Arts & Technology School

After reading some of the reviews, I had to post mine. I'm not saying its a bad school but its not perfect. It has smart kids and regular kids just like every school does. I happen to know someone that their child is actually attending the 5th grade and copies and pastes his homework from wikipedia and other websites in the internet. I'm surprised teachers being so great don't notice. They also allow children to be placed in advance classes all because the parent or parents requested it for appearances and who suffers? The child does. There is bullying in this school, if the staff choose to ignore it, that's a different story.... Maybe its distinctive from other public schools, because its located in a good neighborhood, as I recall it used to be near the projects of chicago...

Skinner is a very diverse school, full of very intelligent students. We are a bully free school, and our school is a very positive environment.

Skinner is a great school, and it would be a great place to start your child in. You always feel at home, and there isn't any bullying here. You learn so much, not just in class, but also from all the people you meet. Skinner is a greatly diverse school, and everyone is so nice. All the upper grade students learn Spanish, and usually go to high school, taking Honors level Spanish classes. Teachers prepare you well for the life ahead of you after you leave Skinner. Going to Skinner is a great school!

I learn to think out of the box while having fun at Skinner. Other than the traditional core classes, I also take advanced Spanish language classes and have been accepted into Spanish 2 with honors for high school next year. All of my teachers have done a phenomenal job preparing me for high school and I am very thankful that I have the opportunity to go to school here.

I go to Skinner West now, and I am graduating into one of the best high schools in the State, as are many of my friends and classmates. Skinner has prepared me for the high school experience and curriculum, with it's challenging subjects. I really enjoy Skinner, and I no longer dread going to school in the morning. Every day I am excited about what we are going to do today, whether it be in the science lab or a history project. I think that everybody who says bad things about Skinner has never truly experienced the greatness of it. Skinner is the best school ever! :)

Skinner is an excellent school. I am a current eighth-grader here at Skinner (class of 2012!!) and if you're considering Skinner, then absolutely go for it! The teachers are nice (except one, who is VERY rude, and her pupils often complain about her meanness), and it's very diverse here. The workload in the upper grade system prepares you for higher-levels of learning (high-school, college, etc...), which is a great benefit. Over all, despite a few cons (that mean teacher I mentioned!) Skinner West is definitely a great way to go if you want to further your child's education.

I have been at Skinner for 11 years. From preschool, all the way up to 8th grade. During my years at Skinner, I have met the best and smartest students and teachers. Skinner is VERY diverse school, and we learn at grade level ahead. Learning a year above grade level give us advantage (especially when applying for high schools) over other elementary schools.

Skinner is a great school although there is a lot of bullying and negativity throughout the span of children. Overall this school is amazing with many great teachers! I've been here since Pre-Kindergarten and I've loved it

Skinner West is a premiere school. I am glad that my parents put me in a school that bettered my chances into getting to a prestigious high-school and college. I have attended Skinner for 10 years and i have enjoyed my experience here. i especially love the principal, Ms. Clark. i can attest to the fact that she is loving and care. i strongly believe that she knows almost every student on a personal level. If you ever see Ms. Clark you will realize how treat of a principal she is. The teachers here have over prepared us in our efforts into getting into selective enrollment high-schools. I am glad I have attended Skinner,.

Skinner West is a diverse school, and offers a challenging program for all students. Students learn at an accelerated rate, and a year above their grade level. I have been at the school for eight years now, and am graduating this year. Throughout the eight years that I have been here, I have been challenged, helped, and exceed at my curriculum. It is the best elementary school the city has to offer.