Just went for COVID testing that was held in the parking lot…read more Looked like the tennis team was getting ready for practice.

Came to my old high school while in town. I guess I am biased since I graduated in 1986. The…read morecampus is clean and well kept in a quite safe neighborhood. I wish my own kids attended this school as it produces some notable alumni.

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go!…read more Here is what we found: - Wood chips as a surface - There is a handicap accessible swing, but surrounded by wood chips - Handicap accessible parking is close to the park Nice park!

Parents! READ THIS POST! (Please)…read more As my daughter has been growing up, I have always had the slight "fear" that she needs to be in a, not good, but GREAT school. I do believe that Elementary schools do shape who they will become. This is when their minds are still wanting to absorb information and this is when they are still free-spirited. When I was looking into moving, I was trying very had to find a school nearby. My moving was dedicated to a great school district. I came across an apartment complex and found out about this school in their district. Of course, I did my research on the school before I settled on my lease. After reading about studies and reviews on this school, I gave it a chance. Boy, I could NOT be any HAPPIER. She is enrolled in Kindergarten and the transition mid-year for her was GREAT. When I had toured the school and expressed my concerned that she was transferring schools mid-year, they did take everything into account. When she attended her first week, she LOVED it. Her teacher is VERY attentive to all of her students as well as the parents (this is usually not likely). I was able to contact her teacher with any concern(s) I had via email or phone and she was VERY prompt in her response(s). Each child in the classroom was so well-rounded, as in they were go kind to each other. You were able to tell that they were well disciplined at school in order to come home and implement the same mind-set taught to them. The office staff there in the administration part was not too friendly. When I came in, I get it that I was there at 7am when they opened, but that doesn't excuse their behavior towards me. I had the reaction of "oh goodness" from the staff. I gave them the benefit of the doubt since it was really early. When I came in for several other visits, they did treat me with more respect, acknowledging that they had remembered me (*phew). Now that I have gained my "want" in the office, I realized that the school truly does care. This post could be because I'm still a Noobie to the whole parenting idea, and having my child involved in schools, but this school is truly GREAT. I'm a young mom, and I see the potential in this school to mold my daughter to be a great person.

This school has failed my cousin in ways that are absolutely inexcusable. He's a 4th grader who has…read morebeen bullied for over a year -- mocked for his weight, harassed by the same student repeatedly, and pushed to the edge mentally because Central Road Elementary refuses to act meaningfully. The bully, a 5th grader moving to 6th grade, was asked to write an apology -- and all he wrote was: "I'm sorry." The school then claimed this was "sufficient" because "he doesn't have the writing capabilities" to say more. Let me get this straight: You're telling us that a student in fifth grade, who can't even write a basic apology, is being allowed to pass to the next grade level -- instead of getting the intervention he clearly needs? So not only is Central Road failing victims of bullying, it's neglecting the educational needs of the aggressors too. That's two layers of failure. Meanwhile, my cousin -- the victim -- has had to be placed in a full-time, outpatient mental health treatment program, five days a week, because this school refused to protect him. The emotional and financial toll on his family has been immense. If you're a parent, and you care even slightly about your child's emotional safety, academic growth, or mental health -- avoid this school. The administration will ignore warning signs, excuse inadequate behavior, and sweep serious issues under the rug to maintain the illusion that "everything is fine." Nothing is fine. And the longer you leave your kid here, the more damage they might endure.

We looked at this park for accessibility for mobility challenged people. Know before you go! Here…read moreis what we found: - Three handicap accessible parking spots - No handicap accessible restrooms or water fountains - Terrain is wood chips, concrete/asphalt walkways - About 75 feet from main attraction to parking - Two ramps to get into park and no play ramps - One smaller, additional playground behind the school Nice Park!!!

I went to James B. Conant High School for a congressional debate tournament. The modern looking…read morelibrary served as great place to host the coaches and judges. The classrooms were all different, set up to serve different teachers and classes. Some classrooms still had chalkboards. The cafeteria worked great to serve as a student lounge and hold lunch. James B. Conant High School is a great school Academically and shows great ccommitment to its athletics and activities. I highly recommend James B. Conant High School!

Excellent public school.read more

I may be biased, being the Class of 2001 President and a Debate Coach, but I firmly believe that…read moreJohn Hersey High School is the best high school. As a student, I can attest that I received a world class education. Beyond that, the athletics and extra-curricular activities that are offered there not only enhance the in-class experience but can give you opportunities that can be more valuable than what you learn in the classroom. As an employee and coach, I can tell you that the teachers and staff are some of the most caring and dedicated professionals that I have ever worked with. The school works hard everyday to live up to the high standards that they have set for themselves. There is a reason that John Hersey High School is consistently ranked as one of the best high schools in Illinois and the United States. I highly recommend John Hersey High School!

This is a very good high school that has high quality teachers. I would recommend to allread more

An excellent school…read more Note: I am a St. Viator alum, class of 2001. I had an excellent education at this school, and would recommend it to everyone. Class sizes are somewhat small, and for the most part, the faculty is great. During my time as a student, I found the faculty to be very caring. They work hard to make sure every student excels. This is something I think helped to turn me around from an average student in Freshman year to a great student with a passion for learning in my Senior year. One thing to be aware of: this school has a mandatory drug testing policy for all students starting in Fall 2007.

Like George, I graduated from SVHS in 2001. I absolutely loved every minute of my time there. The…read morefaculty was outstanding and the curriculum made me incredibly prepared for college. I think the most noteworthy thing about this school is that alumni stick together. I hang out with tons of Viator people all the time. I even married one. It's really crazy how a small school can bring kids from all over the Chicagoland area together and they stay friends for life. I'd like to be able to send my own kids to Viator someday...

I highly recommend this school. If you have a Christian…read moremindset, this is an excellent place that trains and equips workers for God's ministry.

I attended Christian Liberty Academy for my 10th-grade year and homeschooled through this school…read morefor 7th-9th grade. Looking back as an adult, I deeply regret the education and overall experience I received there. I understand that parents who choose a Christian school often do so because they want their children raised with strong values and a foundation in their faith. But I would strongly encourage parents to look beyond the word "Christian" and examine both what is actually being taught and the environment their child will be entering. During my time at Christian Liberty, religion wasn't limited to a Bible class. We attended chapel every school day, had a separate Bible/philosophy course, and religious doctrine was heavily incorporated into subjects that I believe should have provided us with a much broader academic education. In history, I was taught that the Earth was only around 6,000 years old, that humans and dinosaurs lived at the same time, and the Canopy Theory intended to support a literal interpretation of Noah's flood. My science education was similarly frustrating. Rather than simply acknowledging the school's religious beliefs while teaching established science, I remember significant classroom time being spent explaining why mainstream scientists were supposedly wrong and presenting creationist explanations as science. Even economics was heavily framed through religion. As an adult, I've often wondered what students my age in other schools were learning while so much of my school day was being devoted to reinforcing one particular religious worldview. Unfortunately, academics weren't my only negative experience. I came to Christian Liberty as a new student and experienced extreme bullying. A number of students had parents who worked at the school, and from my perspective, those students were often treated differently and seemed to be protected from consequences. One incident has stayed with me all these years. I approached a teacher who was the parent of one of the students involved because I was struggling with what was happening. Instead of addressing the bullying or helping me resolve the situation, her response was essentially that I should "go pray about it." I was a kid asking an adult at my school for help. Prayer may be meaningful to someone experiencing a difficult situation, but it shouldn't take the place of adults actually protecting a student and addressing bullying. That's part of the larger problem I experienced at Christian Liberty: religion seemed to be used as the answer to nearly everything--even in situations where education, critical thinking, accountability, or adult intervention were what was actually needed. My concern isn't simply that Christian Liberty teaches Christianity. It's a Christian school, so families should obviously expect religious instruction. My concern is what happens when religious doctrine begins replacing or distorting a well-rounded education in science, history, economics, and other subjects--and when a religious response is substituted for dealing with a child's very real problems. Parents only get one chance to educate their children. Faith can be taught at home and at church without sacrificing exposure to established science, diverse ideas, critical thinking, and a broad academic education. I can't speak for every student's experience or for every classroom at Christian Liberty today. I can only speak honestly about what I personally experienced during my time there. If you're considering this school, I strongly encourage you to look closely at the actual curriculum, ask difficult questions about how the school handles bullying and accountability, and consider whether this is the environment and education you want for your child. For me, looking back, I wish my most important educational years of my childhood had been very different.

We are new to the community and historically my family had attended private schools. My son is…read moreenrolled at Westgate and I am so pleased. The amount of progress he has made from the first day of school is amazing! The kindergarten teacher Mrs. A is outstanding. Her communication is great and the children enjoy her classroom!