Regina is an outstanding school with an even better community. Our daughter loves it there.read more

Do not send your student of color here! I had so many racist encounters here. A teacher smelled my…read morehair in front of the entire class because she was "curious", a student drew a swastika on the bottom of her shoe my freshman year, and some of my classmates were called the N-word along with it being said on several other occasions. Many of the Muslim students were made fun of for their religious beliefs. I was told that my hair was "sassy" by a classmate by sophomore year, whatever that means. Dr. Allworth did absolutely nothing when she was informed about it and her only solution was to put up posters around the school reminding students not to say the N-word instead of just holding the students who were saying it accountable. If a student donates a lot of money to Regina and does anything wrong, they will never face the repercussions of their actions as the school does not want to risk losing their funding. Not to mention the fact that I was assumed to be there on scholarship on several occasions because they couldn't fathom the fact that I could afford to be there. A student told me that she would call her father who was a police officer on me because she felt like I was using my "black privilege". All in all, this is not a safe environment for students of color, and was an extremely traumatizing experience for me.

Olive Mary Stitt Elementary School is a fantastic elementary school with caring, compassionate…read moreteachers! I went there as a student. I was a student there when Mary Stitt was principal. Julia Walsh, who ran for Arlington Heights Village President, was my kindergarten teacher. Olive recently expanded their offerings to provide all day kindergarten. Recent renovations will expand physical education and other classes. I have nothing but good memories of this school. I highly recommend Olive Mary Stitt Elementary School.

Awesome school! Last year we moved to the area from NYC because of the military and looking for a…read moregood school for our daughter was a top priority. This school met all our expectations and then some. From the moment we walked in to discuss the registration the staff welcomed us with opened arms. They helped us with every step along the way and it was smooth process especially with moving half way through the school year. Now going into our second year here we still feel that this school was the right decision. Our daughter went to school at a NYC Public School and while that school is also great (FYI... P.S 122 was my elementary school also) this place really focuses on reading which is something that we feel is most important. NYC was trying to fit too many subjects all at once and for kindergarten and 1st grade we felt she should become strong in the basic foundation of education. All the teachers here are amazing and real sweethearts with the kids. But Mrs. Naughten and Mrs. Nordman are special to my family. Arlington Heights is known for its good school district and I can tell you that OMS definitely represents that.

Safe Haven in Lake Bluff was a blessing for my child. He has high functioning autism, depression,…read moreanxiety, and executive functioning disorder. He is exceptionally intelligent and kind. The neighborhood school was not working for him. The teachers could not understand that he had difficulty in getting the information out of his brain and onto paper in the time allotted. He would be punished and ridiculed by the teachers! The bullying by his peers was relentless. I pulled him out in fourth grade. The district demanded he return. I said "Absolutely not!" After a lot of back and forth, they agreed to have him enrolled in Safe Haven. It was amazing! The class sizes were small. The teachers were very caring and attentive. His first social worker was so kind. (She eventually moved to a different school.) His second social worker was very nice, too. I watched my son finally get the help he needed to succeed. He attended Safe Haven from fifth grade through high school. He was allowed to take classes at our local high school, too. (Our high school had a very good psych case worker.) He participated on the sports, teams, too. The safety, emotional support, and nurturing helped my son achieve his potential. He graduated high school as an honor student at the local high school (meaning perfect 4.0 GPA), a National Honor Student, and an Illinois State Scholar, which means he was in the top 10% of all graduating high school seniors. He just graduated from a top rated University in May. I cannot thank Safe Haven enough for guiding and helping my son, when the local grade school district didn't care what happened to him. They like round pegs. If your child needs a small school that cares, check out Safe Haven in Lake Bluff. Remember: Illinois has a law that allows you to choose where your child can get the help they need, and your home district must pay for it.

I have 2 children going on their second year here. Very accommodating. Very friendly. Very in…read moretune with the kids' individual needs and gives plenty of individual attention in a respectful, comforting manner. Excellent communication! My children are thriving.

This school should be absolutely ashamed at the incompetence of every person i've spoke to about…read moreadmissions. Nobody knows what they're doing. Everybody tells you a different answer.It's maddening. If you want to have prospective students, you need to do better.

Went here for a dance recital. It's always clean and I've never had an issue going here over the…read moreyears Currently doing some construction so parking is a bit tight. Plenty of handicapped spots for those in need. Harper has been here a long time and continues to be a good school.

Teachers are great and the school helps with al l types of students. Great school and staff.read more

New Connections - Palatine (Parent of a Currently Enrolled Student)…read moreMy child has been enrolled at NCA Palatine since 2020, and the school has truly been a game changer. Before coming to NCA, my child attended two of the top public school SPED programs in the area -- from push-in to pull-out services, and even self-contained classrooms. Unfortunately, not all students can thrive in their home school environment due to challenges like integration with the general education population, the level of support needed, and the availability of specialized staff. After doing extensive research on outplacement options, I chose NCA Palatine. Like any major transition, the adjustment took time. I questioned myself, the district, and even the NCA staff on more than one occasion. But every time, I received reassurance, thoughtful feedback, and clear action steps that led to real, meaningful improvements. Success at this school truly depends on collaboration between all parties involved, and the staff here genuinely understands that. They actively seek family input and value parent perspectives. Class sizes are small -- typically no more than 10 students -- with one teacher and two program assistants. Beyond the classroom, there's a strong team of support professionals, including multiple therapists, behavior specialists (RIS), and an outstanding administrative team. Without a doubt, this school has had the most significant impact on my child's education and development. For the first time in our child's life, we've found a community that genuinely cares and is committed to making the world a better place for our kids

My daughter arianaleigh just graduated from Thomas middle school! She loved it! Thank you for all…read moreof the wonderful teachers that supported her throughout her 3 years. She said she's sad to leave, but excited for new beginnings. Go timberwolves!

Thomas Middle School is a great middle school with wonderful, caring teachers. I went to Thomas as…read morea student and taught at Thomas as a student teacher. I had very positive experiences through both roles. The best part of this school is the culture that has been built. It celebrates student achievement while remembering it's history and heritage. I am proud to say that I am a graduate of this school. I highly recommend Thomas Middle School!

Disappointing my wife and 50 children all went to the school. It is broken every other year last…read moreyear it was a broken pipe school closed almost the entire year would not recommend.

Perhaps it's a bit early, as my daughter is only 3 months into the school year... BUT wow, I've…read moreimpressed! I will not list out names of teachers here, but I will say that all the teachers I've talked with here, wether it be during orientation or during the parent teachers conference, we have had nothing but great experiences. These teachers certainly love what they are doing and care for the kids. ... and the music department is really great here too!

Both of her children went here and had decent but not great experiences. At the time, there were…read moretoo many teachers stuck in old fashion pedagogy. These teachers were beyond strict - they were sometimes also somewhat arbitrary. For example, one of my children wrote a story but was given a low-grade because he did not use cursive handwriting.I assume that these teachers have since retired. Many of the other teachers are very dedicated and compassionate, and I hope that it is teachers like them who are creating a healthier culture there.