Medinah Intermediate School

I have to say that I cannot disagree MORE with the previous two reviews. My children have been attending MIS since 2005 and my youngest, who IS gifted has definitely been challenged to work to her full potential. True, the school doesn't label anyone - who cares? Does my kid need to wear a badge screaming I'm gifted and you are not? No. She was given advanced math and reading assignments to keep her moving forward and maintain her interest. Perhaps the poster's child wasn't as gifted or talented as they believed? As for homework, frequently all of the homework is assigned on one day and the children have a week to complete it as it fits into their schedule which I personally appreciated considering all children have different after school activity schedules. The purpose of homework is to reinforce new concepts so it may not be needed daily.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended this school for almost 3 years now. The principle is great and the staff really does care about their students. However, I don't feel my student is being challened enough - homework once or twice a week? I think they should do more to challange the kids and understand them rather than just treat them all the same. I would rather see him at his other school where they were treated more than just a test score.
--Submitted by a parent

Medinah Intermediate's physical plant has improved greatly over the past few years. The principal is a dedicated individual who truly cares about the students as individuals. A cause for concern is the large teacher turnover that MIS continues to experience each year. MIS' special eduation program is wonderful, however it's ability to meet the needs of gifted or even talented children is limited. This is due in large part to MIS' reluctance to 'label' children by grouping them according to their abilities. All in all, just a mediocre school & curriculum in a district with a very high per pupil expenditure. Those with gifted or talented children should look elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent