The Science Academy of Chicago (SAC) is a non-profit, nondenominational, independent day school for students' preschool (three years of age) through eighth grade in Mount Prospect, IL. Our mission is to provide an accelerated STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math) focused private education while nurturing the student as a whole in a loving and caring environment.
In Pre-K 3 & 4, a full-day program encompasses language development, math readiness, science exploration, world studies, community, music, and arts. In kindergarten, the classroom environment encourages the growth of children's self-esteem, their cultural, their independence and their individual strengths.
In Pre-K 3 & 4, a full-day program encompasses language development, math readiness, science exploration, world studies, community, music, and arts. In kindergarten, the classroom environment encourages the growth of children's self-esteem, their cultural, their independence and their individual strengths.
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Ms. Laura is super excited to start her third year with the Science Academy of Chicago family. She has over 15 years' experience working in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Laura graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Photography. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, going to the zoo, and exploring downtown.
Our mission is to provide an accelerated STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math) focused private education while nurturing the student as a whole in a loving and caring environment. SAC is committed to shaping each student into to well-rounded and motivated individual by achieving academic excellence through STREAM curriculum and a diverse school culture.
The Science Academy of Chicago (SAC) is a non-profit, nondenominational, independent day school for students' preschool (three years of age) through eighth grade in Mount Prospect, IL. Our mission is to provide an accelerated STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math) focused private education while nurturing the student as a whole in a loving and caring environment.
Please feel free to send us your cover letter and resume to info@saoc.org. We will keep your information for six months and will contact you if there are any openings. SAC is committed to shaping each student into to well-rounded and motivated individual by achieving academic excellence through STREAM curriculum and a diverse school culture.
To start your child's learning journey at the Science Academy of Chicago, our website is a great place to start. Please complete an interest form so that we can gather some basic information to initiate the admission process. Once you completed the interest form, our enrollment coordinator will follow up with you shortly.
Reviews (12)
Cenk Kandemir
Dec 08, 2020
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This school has a unique atmosphere and dedicated educators to provide a safe, well rounded education for the students. The rigorous curriculum pushes the students to their limits and teachers help the students to focus and accomplish their goals. They make themselves available anytime and be a great role model for our kids.
E. A.
Sep 10, 2020
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I have two kids graduated from Science Academy of Chicago. First of all, the teachers are so passionate and committed to their craft.
My kids had incredible opportunities in sports, fine arts, and other extracurricular activities.
The school administrators know the kids by name and have fostered a loving community.
Highly recommend!
My kids had incredible opportunities in sports, fine arts, and other extracurricular activities.
The school administrators know the kids by name and have fostered a loving community.
Highly recommend!
Engin Blackstone
Aug 04, 2020
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Ugur Zengince
Jun 17, 2020
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I am so happy I sent my son to SAC for a year. He was a withdrawn kid with mediocre grades. After a year at SAC, he not only excelled in his classes due to a nice competition atmosphere between the peers, but also has become an athlete playing basketball. I recommend this school to all. Teachers are friendly, curriculum is rigorous, students are happy, thus parents are happy. :)
Jumabay Jorobaev
Oct 04, 2019
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Osman Tuncay Aydas
Oct 02, 2019
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SAC brings together academic rigor, family environment and character education. School facilities are well designed and taken care of. Administrators and teachers are true idealist educators. Their love and compassion is very well reflected in both student moral and academic success. My son and daughter attended the school two years before we moved from the area. The school definetly makes top of the list for the items we miss in the Chicago area.
Hasna Akbas
Oct 01, 2019
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I met with this school at 2012 when I moved to IL. My younger son started his school life here at 3 years old while my older one was a 1st grader. With the intense and challenging academic curriculum, I watched my kids improving themselves at learning and expecting higher from themselves also. Now, my 7th grader is taking Algebra (9th grade math) and my 4th grader is over 90% test scores with a self confidence. More important than academy, they love the school environment and they are happy. Now, as a person who became a former teacher in that school, I am full of thank you wishes to all our teachers
Saniye Uslu
Jul 26, 2019
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I do not agree with Denise either. Mrs.Meral strives to make her students happy all the time. She is always at school when she doesn’t need to be, and always looks out for her students. I remember when I was taking Algebra 1 with her as my teacher, she would give out tea and biscuits when we were having a rough day. She always volunteers to help plan programs for her current students and her alumni. Also throwing away a paper with no name on it is the normal procedure done in most schools, and is the norm.
As a general review of SAC, it has the most dedicated and loving staff ever. As an alumni
As a general review of SAC, it has the most dedicated and loving staff ever. As an alumni
Dilara Soydan
Jun 21, 2019
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I do not agree with Denise. Mrs. Meral is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She helps whenever you have trouble with something and she never gives up on us. I've been to Science Academy of Chicago since kindergarten (except for 2 years) but i could say that i loved it. It has an amazing staff with amazing people that I've been friends for almost all my life. Totally recommend bringing your children to this school.
Gordana O.
May 26, 2018
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My son has been a student at SAOC for 7 years. They are in Mt. Prospect for several years now in a big building. I agree that outdoor space could be bigger (big indoor gym though) but other things are great. They have really good core academics and their teachers are very responsive. Since class sizes are smaller compared to public schools, they can accommodate both, advanced and struggling kids at the same time. Tuition is really affordable. Regarding Turkish student body and teachers, I was also worried about that when I found them online years ago but we never ever had any cultural or religious
Nurjamal Chonoeva
Aug 05, 2017
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I am a proud parent of two wonderful children who are currently attending Science Academy of Chicago. I am very privileged to express the gratitude that I have for SAC team. All the teachers work with great dedication and endless commitment with each and every student. My children’s report cards show great improvement year after year. Thank you SAC teachers for all of your hard work and your outstanding professionalism.
Marilee W.
Apr 10, 2011
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Mostly Turkish student body and teachers, so Turkish language is required beginning first grade. Teacher student ratio is supposed to be 1:10 but the first grade classroom is 1:18. Very dilapidated school building (I am aware they are moving to new facilities 8/2012) but they have gym once a week in a school classroom and limited courses are offered though they brag they are a science academy. The principal is snobbish - he was looking at my child like a leper because she looks very young for her age and he couldn't believe it. At least act professional!! They are desperate for admissions
