near north parent portal

How does the Near North District School Board (nndsb) engage parents?

NNDSB parent accounts can be configured and invitation e-mails will be sent if the required documents have been received by the school office (see below). Keeping you informed with your child’s progress is a critical piece to their success and the Near North District School Board is committed to engaging and empowering parents with the […]

What is near North Elementary?

Near North's Elementary level is divided into two sections by age, 6-9 and 9-12. Elementary work builds on the concrete lessons of Early Childhood to develop abstract concepts and reasoning skills. 6-9 students explore the mysteries of our universe as they learn to place themselves within the context of modern civilization.

What is near North Montessori?

Near North is a Montessori school within the city of Chicago, AND it is a non-profit organization. Inherently, as a part of this incredible community, you and your family are Near North Montessori Ambassadors.

What makes near North special?

Near North's students pride themselves on their independence. They learn to think for themselves, question everything, and bravely explore first-hand. Near North's mixed-age classrooms encourage collaborative learning, bonds between classmates, and the empathy and understanding that comes from helping another.

What do Near North students learn?

Near North's students pride themselves on their independence. They learn to think for themselves, question everything, and bravely explore first-hand.

What is the Montessori community?

Our classrooms are a nurturing environment with a variety of Montessori materials and activities to promote your child’s language, motor, social-emotional and cognitive development. Children are active contributors of the classroom, preparing food, washing tables, sorting shapes and more. Our curriculum is designed to build small and large motor coordination, refine the senses, expand vocabulary, and help each child learn to work as part of a community.

What is junior high?

Junior High is the culmination of the educational journey at Near North. Our seventh and eighth graders build upon the foundations of our lower levels to go far beyond a traditional education's scope. Adolescents enjoy seminar-style instruction as well as focused independent study, collaboration with their peers in and out of the classroom, and challenging experiential learning through the student-run, farm-to-table Sandwich Shoppe. Junior High students are role models for the entire community, demonstrating the greatness that awaits an NNM graduate in High School and beyond.

Is Near North a non profit?

Near North is a Montessori school within the city of Chicago, AND it is a non-profit organization.