Evergreen Academy Middle School

Initial Designation: 2009

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School Details

  • Principal: Marian Strok
  • District: Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124
  • County: Cook
  • Community: Urban

Characteristics

  • Academic Excellence - Faculty formally collaborate and learn from each other (e.g., interdisciplinary teams, PLCs)
  • Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
  • Organizational Structures and Processes - Plan for school improvement that is organized, communicated, and acted upon
  • Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support

Description

Evergreen Academy serves grades 6 through 8 with a departmental schedule that helps students build independence and strong study habits. As a designated STEAM school, students learn through robotics challenges, engineering design builds, and hands on science labs that connect math, literacy, and technology. Coursework includes honors literature and an algebra option that can earn high school credit for qualifying students, plus exploratory classes such as art, music, and digital media. A fully web enabled learning environment supports research, collaboration, and organized assignment tracking. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and restorative practices guide daily routines, goal setting, and respectful problem solving. Clubs, tutoring, and athletics extend learning after the bell and strengthen leadership. Families can expect clear communication, high expectations, and caring support for every learner, and the community takes pride in celebrating steady growth.
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