Burnham/Anthony

Overview

Burnham/Anthony Mathematics & Science Academy is a mathematics and science magnet cluster school. The school's focus is to provide high-quality instruction through rigorous implementation of Balanced Literary Instruction and the Chicago Math and Science Initiative.

Building
Burnham/Anthony is made up of two separate buildings that are approximately one mile apart.The Burnham Branch, located at 1903 E. 96th Street, houses grades K-4, and the Anthony Annex, which is located at 9800 S. Torrence Ave., houses grades 5-8. 

Curriculum
Math: Everyday Math Grades K-5 and MaThematics Grades 6-8

Science: Foss Science K-8

Reading/Balanced Literacy Approach 

Grades K-5: Reading Street; Grades 6-8: Trade Books

Programs

After/Before School Activities
African dance, arts & crafts, band, basketball training camp, basketball, Boy Scouts, cheerleading, Cub Scouts, Dance Kidz, One Mind Chess, fitness, Falcons Writing and Debate Team, Pink Ladies, mentorship, Girl Scouts, Goal Builders Male Mentoring Program, Drama Life Club, Man-Boy Breakfast, Science Club, Spanish Wiz, Student Council, Family Connection Series, and Adult Boot camp (Line Dancing).

Awards and recognition

Test scores
Burnham/Anthony has made annual yearly progress for the past four years and composite ISAT scores have increased from 38% to 82%.

Awards
ISBE Academic Improvement 2006, ISBE Academic Improvement 2007, and ISBE Academic Spotlight School 2008.

Testimonials

from a parent:
"I am a parent volunteer at Burnham/Anthony Academy. I think that Burnham/Anthony is one of Chicago’s finest elementary schools. One of the things that impresses me the most is that they do not allow our children to settle or just get by, but encourage them to reach their highest potential. The teachers that I have had the privilege to work with are absolutely the best. They really have the children’s best interest at heart. In closing, I would like to say it would do our schools much justice if more parents would work along with their child’s teachers to help promote a better educational environment."