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

I have presented Junior Achievement (JA) programs at this school for almost 3 years now across all…read moregrades at this school. I do not have any children attending the school, but my experience with JA here has given me a unique opportunity to observe the students, teachers and staff at St Emily. One would be hard pressed to find a school that could offer a better experience for their child than St Emily's does. The teachers and staff are caring individuals who are clearly dedicated to the education and welfare of the students. It is evident in viewing the organization of the classrooms and the demeanor of the students that everyone there is dedicated to ensuring that students grow and learn. The school emits a positive atmosphere that is most evident in watching the interaction among students and staff. Disrespect is seldom seen here. And one thing that really amazes me is when I see older students communicating with younger students in a caring, interested manner. On numerous occasions I have seen older students asking the younger ones how they are doing or feeling and the students carrying on peer to peer conversations regardless of their age or grade differences. "Bullying" just isn't part of the process or vocabulary here. For me, this school is the closest to the education I received in the public schools in Oak Park many years ago - an education I have treasured all my life. And while the teachers can knock their socks off trying to educate their students, credit also needs to go to the parents for the positive atmosphere too - manners and discipline start in the home! So thumbs up to the entire St. Emily family - you're doing a fantastic job f or the future of the children at your school.

I was at Wheeling High School to judge a congressional debate tournament. Wheeling High School…read morehosted this tournament in its academic wing. The library was a great place to have the coaches and judges meet. It is full of books and has a great relaxing feel to it. The classrooms hosted the individual rooms where the debating took place. Everything was well organized and the school was clean and well cared for.

So many memories Some not so good…read moresome fun Like getting chased in the hallways by gangsters and girls.

The best. Good, strong football team with strong passing attach. Should be a strong contender for…read moreconference championship .

bre like Fremd lowk turned crazy asf them kids are actually like tweaked dont send ur kids here if…read moreu don't wanna them to get jumped in the br at 7am bc that's the stuff that be happening in this "school" they prioritize being a "top ranked school" except the only reason for that is because u can literally only fail if u try hard enough bc of the Fremd 50 they give these kids detention or iss for skipping a class but when kids are getting threatened and harassed or actually report something, they look the other way. They only act like they care and supervise when someone calls them out for it. Otherwise, the hall monitors have no human respect and if you're really lucky they might go into the bathroom with your children and instead of just making sure it's clean like their supposed to, they stand there and look into your closed stall! so be careful if u doom your children to go to school here because you are sending them into a building with predators, adults that act like they're in preschool, and teachers and staff that have zero respect for anybody and the most they teach is that you just have to "try harder" Fremd used to be a good school, maybe ten years ago, but nobody there cares about the students and their well-being . don't send your kids here!

We are in the district for a high school that has an amazing reputation, but it's massive. Both my…read morehusband and I went to small private high schools so were a little nervous about the size of our high school and encouraged our daughter to check out the local private schools. I didn't have RZ on our radar since we are far from religious, but after hearing so many great things from friends who had sent their kids figured it was worth checking out. My husband and I went to a parent meeting and were super impressed with the staff we went and warmth of the school. We had visited other schools, which seemed great too, but this one really stood out. As we walked out my husband turned to me and said "how do we convince her to check this out?" When I first brought up the idea of touring RZ my daughter was not into it. I finally agreed to get her to look at it back in the fall with some type of bribery- always works wonders with 13 year olds. Their incredible admissions director, Staci, and a few inspiring students took an hour to show us around. I, once again, was incredibly impressed with the warmth from both the faculty and students. It really felt like one big happy family. We walked out of the tour and my daughter surprisingly said "I'm probably going to high school with my friends, but i liked RZ enough for you to sign me up for a shadow day" Shadow day arrived and she gave me a really hard time on the drive there saying that she wasn't sure why we were wasting our time when she clearly wasn't going to end up there. I dropped her off and braced myself for a pout face when she walked out later that day. Staci checked in halfway thru thru the day to let me know she was having a great day, but still I wasn't sure what to expect. I pulled up at the end of the school day (no carline by the way since it's such a small school and the majority of the population drives) and my daughter walked out with the biggest smile on her face carrying a water bottle full of candy from teachers. She got in my car and said "That was SO much fun! I think I might want to go to school there!" She couldn't stop talking about how nice and welcoming the kids were at RZ. While I had worried that each grade was so small, she seemed to get to know kids from all different grades and I loved the idea that they mix so much. When I asked her why it was so fun her response was "it almost feels like camp." (and she loves nothing more than her summers at overnight camp). After that we attended a few other RZ events from interviews to curriculum night. She walked out of her interview with the athletic director and informed me she would not only be playing tennis at RZ, but possibly basketball too. I reminded her she hadn't dribbled a ball since 3rd grade and she responded "well they told me anyone can play basketball at RZ." At curriculum night we were wow'd by the passion of the teachers and offerings. Even the jewish studies classes seemed fun. The curriculum was interesting and challenging and the faculty amazing (special shoutout to Staci who went above and beyond to get to know our family). However, what really stood out were the kids who go to the school. They went out of their way to reach out to my daughter to show their love for RZ and every conversation left me thinking "I hope my kids turn out like them when they are in high school." She was incredibly torn between RZ and our local high school and before spring break we forced her to make a decision. My husband loved RZ so much he wanted to just tell her to go, but I felt like it was important for her to make the decision for freshman year (and if necessary we could weigh in sophomore year). Ultimately, she decided to go to our public high school because she wanted to experience the big high school experience, but the fact that she ended up so torn (after being so anti private school) shows what a special place RZ is. I'm hopeful that my daughter has a stellar freshman year, but am thrilled to know that if we want a smaller environment where she'll get more attention (or perhaps her younger brothers) RZ is an amazing option.

As a parent of one RZJHS graduate and one current student, I feel incredibly blessed to have chosen…read morethis school for our boys. The decision to send them to Rochelle Zell Jewish High School has been one of the best we've made as a family. RZJHS is committed to preparing students for college and beyond, equipping them with the academic foundation and critical thinking skills they need to succeed. The warm and nurturing environment at RZJHS is truly unique; the teachers genuinely care about the students, providing individualized attention and support that goes above and beyond what you'd find elsewhere. Our boys loved the sports program at RZJHS, playing soccer, basketball, and tennis! We're grateful every day for the positive impact this school has had on our children, both academically and personally.

This is the high school I graduated from. This is one amazing high school! Its beautifully kept…read morewith great facilities. From the football field to the computer labs -- everything is top-notch. The teachers here are great as well. The students are great here too and very friendly and motivated. All in all, this is a great high school to attend.

Back when I went here (class of '89) Dean Spitale used to be my worst enemy. I remember vividly…read morethe time he sat there in his mock-denim suit with orange stitching and lectured me about the danger I created by setting off fireworks in the cafeteria, and how "it can be a volatile situation when there are girls present who may have a lot of hair spray in their hair." OH MY GOD- talk about preaching to the choir- it was SCHAUMBURG FUCKING HIGHSCHOOL IN 1988- ground zero in all the nation for the giant suburban hair I HATED! As serious as the resulting out-of-school suspension and Saturday schools (2 of 'em!) were, I had trouble holding back the laughter! At least I had a week off to practice Foosball at "the Barn" and Saturday school locker cleaning duty resulted in me getting my first "Schaumburg Saxon Pride Award..." the one I stole from some award-winning kid's locker who didn't turn the dial to lock it! Haha, Schaumburg High School sucked when I went there, and I'm sure it sucks now!

We have been a part of the Quest Academy family for almost 4 years now and it is honestly the best…read moreschool for both of our kids. The curriculum is carefully thought out and planned, with customized education for each student. Communication between the faculty and parents is frequent and informative- we always know what our kids are learning. There is also an emphasis on character building and teach students how to leave a positive impact.

As the parents of two kids who attend Quest Academy, we've had a great experience so far. The…read morestaff and faculty are amazing and very qualified when it comes to gifted children. We've been at Quest four years with and each year we're happier as parents. Our kids also love it. We really appreciate how Quest personalizes the learning experience for each child. It's a great school with very strong academics. Also, the families of Quest children become fast friends and we all spend a lot of time together. We highly recommend it!

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!