As a parent of a former student of James Ward I was extremely proud of my sons academic career there. The teachers were loving and took time in making sure that each student especially my son was met and challenged at his instructional level. The school not only served as a learning center but a safe haven for all the children. I saw teachers season in and season out ensure that students got into the building safe and picked up safe as well. Thanks to Administration, principal Mrs. Anderson and Assistant Principal Mrs. Norville for working tirelessly to ensure that our children were safe and making sure that our needs as parents and advocates for our children were met. Overall, this school was one of many that I will say really helped my son and helped challenged his educational goals!Thanks Ward Team, you guys rock!

James Ward is a gem in the South side of Chicago. Ward is 1+ World Language School that offers music, art, Spanish and Science Lab for all grades K-8 (PreK is also offered 1/2 day). The principal, Ms. Anderson is an experienced, well-informed and focused on ensuring her teachers are supported and students are growing and learning. It is a CPS school which means the school has to adhere to district guidelines, mandates and sways of the political machine, but the school leadership and culture is inclusive and maintains an open-door policy. Our choice option has been an great one.

I dont know how good this school about teaching knowledge. However, the system is a chaos. I saw a review said the teacher bring the student in and out safely, it is my main reason i want to leave my comment here. The school didnt put the safety on top at all. First day of school, it is a chaos outside the door. School allows parents follow their kids go inside. Who knows if their are real parents. Second day, when i picked up my son at the door, i couldnt see my son came out. I asked teacher where my son was. The teacher answered me she didnt know and she would go inside to find out (of course she left all other kids outside the door). The schools doors were all open. i saw other students came out by themselves. the street was full and mix all adults. Lucky that my son was just mixed with another class and still inside. There is no accountability in this school.

Once u hit to 4th grade you have a best math teacher wonderful school :D

My daughter has been at James ward since 2015 started in kindergarten. We appreciate the positive environment she was in. Appreciate the teachers for pushing her and myself to making sure she has a wonderful educational experience.

Best school ever Im in third grade and my teacher is teaching pre alegbre

I remember going to school here in first grade back in 1991. My mom made me a scrapbook with pictures of my class from back then.

I give my school 4 stars because i dont like the lunch, we found ants on the lunch

This best school this where I from

Its a nice school

Its good

Good

TheresaChen