Neal Math and Science Academy

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As a new student of this school I think its great the teachers are great and, the programs are fun. I've learned so much at this school that I didn't know before. The teachers constantly encourage students to get exceptional test scores and to give each other the help they need while they help themselves, the teachers are very motivated to help and most students are happy to follow directions and work.

Posted: April 1, 2022

Posted: November 4, 2021

If you care for your kids and their well being, I wouldn't send them here. I was a recent student here and faced so much bullying here that it's ridiculous. I went to my locker to get things and there was always a high chance that someone would come up behind me and yell into my ear. You could tell a staff member, but you'll usually get the same old line "We'll take care of it." come to find at that they're just sitting pretty, never doing a thing about it. I was force to eat lunch alone thanks to there not being anyone I could actually talk to. I would get called fat repeatedly while the teacher just sat there not saying anything, but when I want to speak up to tell the bully to leave me alone, I got "Just ignore him, and if you can't do that then you should buy some earplugs." It wouldn't have been as bad if there wasn't a sign on his door that clearly read no bully zone. I could go on and on about how poorly I was treated while attending here, but I won't make this longer than what it already is. If you did read all of this, then thank you!

Posted: November 4, 2021

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Posted: September 23, 2018

The leadership has no control over the school. The students behave terribly usually without the knowledge of the faculty or the "Security" team. My son was assaulted and no one knew until I went in to the school and raised hell. What is the point of having a security team on campus if students get assaulted in the hallways and dont have the confidence in the school leadership to speak up for themselves.

Posted: September 23, 2018

Posted: September 23, 2018

My son was assaulted several times in the hallways of this school. Not by a bigger kid hoping to get lunch money. It was a female just for the sake of bullying. Why would it happen multiple times even after the school was notified of the problem?

Posted: September 23, 2018

No homework assigned because they could not get the students to finish it.

Posted: September 23, 2018

Teachers would not be in control the classrooms. Unruly students would constantly keep the classes off track.

Posted: September 23, 2018

This school is a shame. It is very close to a navy base so military members that cannot get their children into the charter school have almost no choice but to try to deal with this place. My son only attended for two months before bullying made me withdraw him. Don't try to tell the staff of thier issues. It is clear that no one at or around this school cares. Not the faculty, not the students, and definitely not the parents.

Posted: April 24, 2017

Posted: April 24, 2017

Review the test scores.....horrible. Review the comments from teachers and parents.....horrible. The majority of parents do not care abound education.

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Posted: May 27, 2016

The school is absolutely making great things happen in North Chicago. The entire district is on the rise! NMSA is infused with dedicated staff and students who put their whole hearts into making #NMSAFamily. A beautiful, and functional greenhouse provide enrichment opportunities for students as well as organic, fresh vegetables for the school community. The awesome STEAM program permeates all the classes. Students are learning to code, use a 3D printer, and are finding interdisciplinary connections between Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Programs like the Maker Space and Project Lead the Way are giving NC students tools for success in the 21st century. Check out #nmsalove #nmsapride #nmsascience on social media and google to see that this school community is legit.

Posted: February 5, 2016

There are so many teachers excited to be at this school and work for their students. They are finding innovative ways to make students find their passions while improving their skills. There's dedication to the profession, the students, the district and the community.

Posted: February 5, 2016

There are so many great programs, teachers and activities for the students to enjoy. Not only do the teachers care, but the administration and staff do too. They work their hearts out their "kids". They push students to set set goals and work towards them while still making it fun. #Nmsafamily is not just a hashtag.

Posted: January 28, 2014

I'm in this school right now. And I really love it and I wish I could stay But I'm a military child and I have to go to another country and i have to say good bye to my friends. But the teachers there are super caring. I rember I cried during 1 through 3 period that's more than 3 hours and all the students asked me what was wrong and the teachers help me go through it. It a good school. And with the gifted class I am in it is quite fast, I really love this school. They have so many clubs and there are so many people its hard not to make friends.

Posted: June 30, 2013

I REMEMBER THIS SCHOOL LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. ONE OF THE BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS I ATTENDED IN THE NORTH CHICAGO SCHOOL DISTRICT BACK IN 1992. MY PATENTS WERE IN THE MILITARY AND OUR LONGEST STAY WAS IN NORTH CHICAGO. I HSTE I HAD TO MOVE I LEFT SOME GREAT FRIENDS BEHIND THAT I BEEN HOPING TO RECONNECT WITH FROM THIS VERY SCHOOL. I REMEMBER MS. GUNN ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS. NOT REALLY SURE HOW MUCH HAS CHANGED SINCE THEN IM NOW 30 YEARS OLD AND I HOLD ON TO EVERY MEMORY FROM THUS SCHOOL.

Posted: June 14, 2013

I went here during my eighth grade year, not a whole lot different than my experience at Woodland which I attended the previous year. I am 24 years old now, and I can still remember that awful mildew smell in the basement of Neal where I attended music class with an strange teacher who had yellow tinted eyes... "Mr. Russel". I remembered a student spitting his phlegm out on the staircase, not caring who saw. The only teachers I liked were my English teacher, my math teacher, and my main teacher Mr.Chudik. Principle at the time was very aloof, I remember she wore a wig and people disrespected her and Coach JJ. It was... The school was a sitting stereotype... A ghetto school. Terribly ghetto.

Posted: August 11, 2012

Military families....... Think before you move into "housing" first of all it is not military housing because anyone can live here. The schools from elementary to high school is horrible your kids will be behind in everything and the personnel are very unprofessional. This school is the most unorganized place on the planet. Just be warned when you move here there are better places to live in so please do your research!!!! --Submitted by a parent

Posted: July 29, 2012

MILITARY FAMILY do not put your child in a North Chicago school, the schools are TERRIBLE! It's sad that out husband and wives have to go and fight in a war, and our children have to go to school and fight a war. My daughter went to Neal, it is one of the worst school's in the district, unfortunantly this is the school in our district if you live in Housing in Great Lakes, the children are EXTREMLY BAD, their is gang activity in the school, girls are always getting pregnant, most of the teachers forgot why they became teachers, The school smell like mildew, I am suprised that this school is open for all the things that go on there. I HAVE TO BE HONEST, Mr. Grenda the Principle is doing the best that he can, with what he have, I believe that he is not getting the support that he need to make this school a success, he cares about the children, and he dosent hide behind a desk to just receive a pay check. He first need to get rid of all the horrible teachers that are their, children need positive teachers in their lives. MILITARY FAMILY move to Gurnee, Libertyville, Forest Park,Lakeville and all other area around areas mentioned. The schools are excellent in those areas.