Charter School
ITW David Speer Academy
- grade BOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 9-12
- Chicago, IL
- Rating 4.51 out of 5 39 reviews
ITW David Speer Academy Reviews
Rating 4.51 out of 5 39 reviews
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The teachers and staff prepare the students for college and help build young adults. There is many opportunities given that other schools any not be able to give. The school is built around respect and care.
As part of the founding class, we started in an old building while they finished our new building. That experience made me appreciate the new building. The academics were good. They taught us a lot and we were learning a lot, but when with students from other schools I felt like they were more advanced than us. I had a good background education going into college, but I was a little disappointed that other students were more knowledgeable. I would like for the school to incorporate the arts. The main focus at this school is sports; especially football. Sometimes it felt like they cared more about sports than academics. I also think they should use their money more wisely. Instead of buying more sports equipment, school gear for the staff, and useless TVs for the hallways, they should invest in things for the classroom. More school spirit and freedom should also be implemented to let students have the high school experience instead of feeling like they’re in middle school again.
It has been a great four years so far. The teachers care very much about their students and will do anything to engage them in class. Transitioning to online was easy, although every student has had their struggles, the teachers have been very understanding.
Every teacher takes time to make sure every one of their students get the information needed. They work all together as a family. The discipline is amazing too. They create groups or study groups in which the students have the chance to study and improve in any class they are struggling with.
A lot of people would say that Noble is very strict and hard, and I believed them. Now that I am in this school I found out that as long as you do what you need to do it's not strict or hard. The teachers and the staff are amazing. I am friends with multiple staff members. They make sure you are alright and on top of your work. They make sure that you are ready for not only college, but for life. The school is ALWAYS clean. Speer is a newer school so everything is not as old as all the other high schools. We rarely have fights and we have awesome activities that we can be involved in. Overall this school is a 5 out of 5.
What I liked about Speer Academy was that the teachers were very attentive to what you needed. And the school made you feel safe.
They make you get involved no matter what, due to the fact that you have to earn your enrichment credit. Learning environment is great, with the exception of a few teachers. Challenging but fun.
I liked all the sports that my school has to offer. I was always busy Monday through Saturday. I spent most of my days at school. I did football and rugby.
My school also offered basketball, track, and field, soccer, and baseball. All the sports kept me out of trouble. My parents always knew where I was. It was a good 4 years.
My school also offered basketball, track, and field, soccer, and baseball. All the sports kept me out of trouble. My parents always knew where I was. It was a good 4 years.
it's a good school I feel like we the student are trap in the school have to were uniform also not allowed to use the phone in school also the secrety
The school is a great support from teachers to admins. There is many resources for students.Students are allowed to express themselves through all the clubs that the school offers. Teachers can very understanding for you personal problems and help you out with your academic life.
The school is very good. Good teaching, good teachers, and have good staffs that help students. However, they should approve their meal because the food isn't that good and they come up with new food for students.
Speer Academy's emphasis on STEM education is remarkable. They push their students to obtain STEM majors in order ensure that their students are able to get high-paying jobs; Speer Academy sets their students up for success.
ITW is a great STEM school that offers the best resources possible. Office hours are leading factor for kid success at the school.
Speer Academy is different than most schools in Chicago. From what I have seen so far, public schools do focus on academics, but Speer takes it to a whole new level. The courses are very STEM focused and are essentially what the school stands for. Other than rigorous STEM courses, the teachers are very enjoyable. They truly do understand when students aren't able to complete a task or are feeling left out by others, and often try to communicate effectively with them. The school also stresses the importance of college readiness and extracurriculars and does not stop at anything to make sure every student is able to go to college and be well rounded. Overall, Speer is a genuinely good school and I would recommend telling other students to go there.
I like that ITW is very helpful if students need any help, prepares you for college and have great sports.
ITW David Speer Academy has an environment like no other. Teachers, Discipline Team, College Team, and Admin are all so grounded in the students' academic life to ensure that their path for the future is set up nicely.
I liked the education I received while going there. Some of the teachers were rude and disrespectful to some students, and others played favorite, but overall, good school.
It was a very diverse school, and always challenged students. It is also the first Noble Charter STEM school. I graduated in 2019 and I feel as though they prepared me for college. Everyone is involved including teachers, students, and also family. It just overall a great school, and community.
Speer Academy has a rigorous structure dedicated to helping its students achieve their fullest potential. As a graduated senior, I can say that the Noble charter school excelled in preparing me and my other former peers for life after high school, whether it's college or joining the workforce.
ITW is an outstanding first STEM school to prepare students for college. It teaches students different ways in studying and making sure they are always in task. Also ITW provides great opportunities for seniors with having a 20 week internship. Attending ITW students are way prepared for what they are expecting for college. Eventually their goal is preparing students to graduate college with STEM degrees. Students at ITW take rigorous college preparatory classes for their four years. What I like about ITW is that teachers focus a lot in students for example if you need help there's always office hours afterschool. ITW change me in a good way and that is myself coming out from my little shelf meaning I got better with my communication skills. As I am a senior at ITW I got the opportunity to participate in a STEM internship and it made me change my major. I will always be thankful for all the opportunities that ITW offered me for my four years of highschool.