Chute Middle School

This is a fantastic school. My son started this year and I have been very impressed with the Principal and teachers. They keep intouch with parents, respond to emails and are helping prepare the kids for high school.
—Submitted by a parent

I go to this school, and am only in 6th grade, but from what i heard at my old school, Oakton, it is great. Good lunch food, good school setup, and finally all the "bad" student behavior is our life and examples. In response to parent one star may 5 2007s dislike of the school, i'd say the the disrespect of adults is just us being more independent than private school zombies. We're poor, yet we get on. Horrifying isnt it. single-minded students. We are just not impressionable little obedience bags, we're people. About special needs kids, we treat them as equals, not different people.

My daughter is about to complete her 3rd and final year at Chute. I can say that there is no other school I would rather she would have gone to. I wish my son had gone to Chute as well. The principal, Mr. Mac is as good as it gets! I wish he could come over to ETHS and help straighten out some of their problems! Excellent school, dedicated staff and they prepare the students (if the students try) for college prep high schools.
—Submitted by a parent

Because of their dedication to providing excellent education opportunies for all students.
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Great teachers, superb principal!
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My daughter is in her second year at Chute. She loves it. Yes, the school may be a bit of an eye sore on the outside, but it is what goes on inside the school that counts. The principal and asst. principal, Mr. McHolland and Mr. Brown operate a tight ship, but yet have the respect of the students. The teachers really challenge the children and expect/demand a lot from them. Many teachers offer extended hours for assistance with homewok if needed. Unfortunately, because of budget restrictions, Chute may not have a wide range of after-school activties as other local private schools offer, but what they do offer is sufficient. There is a year book club, fitness club, technology type club, etc...I believe most are lead by teachers. They also offer various sporting activities such as lacrosse, volleyball. We are very pleased.
—Submitted by a parent

My son loves Chute and is doing wonderful. His teachers are great and really know him. They all go the extra mile for the kids. My son is very bright and his teachers really challenge him. He is involved with several activities after school and enjoys them all. Communication with teachers is great. Mr. McHolland and Mr. Brown are on top of things. Great school!
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I had two children who graduated from Chute and both received a good education. The older one was a National Merit Scholar and the younger one is still in high school in all honors classes. They particularly liked the math and music programs. Mr. McHolland is a wonderful principal who truly cares about the students. Yes, there are some problem kids, but the school is trying to deal with them.
—Submitted by a parent

The students don't receive enough extra activities like other schools do. Such as an own school team. The school is poor, the school is unclean. My child complains constantly about the school.The school has kids that are violent and direspect against adults. And now those teast scores are very low. The teachers volunteer their time to help kids with needs. Although I feel me child does not get enough help. I am seeking to remove my child from the school.
—Submitted by a parent

Well I'm a student here and I'd have to say Chute is a good school with smart and fun teachers. The kids on the other hand are close to driving me and others to insanity. I feel many kids are dragged down due to the other student's attitudes. I also feel there is a lack of advanced classes. I am in honors geometry, the only advanced class. Overall I would give an A for the quality of teaching, and a C for the student attitude.
—Submitted by a student