I've been very impressed with Edison and the Hammond School System. The teachers are very…read moreaccesible and willing to help your child with whatever he or she needs to excel. I always look forward to the Open House and meeting the people that affect my child's life on a day to day basis. It brings back great memories of the great teachers I had growing up. I have yet to find someone there that reminds me of some of the not-so-great teachers I've had in my past. I love that they call when your child is late/tardy, or missed paying for a lunch. They don't get uptight about it, they just call and tell you to correct it with a note. I'm glad my child is going there and I hope to continue the excellent relationship we have with the school.

My daughter had an IEP at public school but was stuck in a room with 7 boys and no other girls and…read moreshe was very unhappy. We tried homeschooling her for a while but that didn't work for her because she wouldn't listen to me as a teacher. We enrolled her at COMS and she immediately. Lived it and was happy, made friends and she has been doing well there. I highly recommend this school.

Council Oak Montessori provided a wonderful environment for my daughter to be free to be herself…read more Even though she was only there for her 6th-8th grade years (1.5 years that were during the pandemic), she had a wonderful community of teachers, staff, and friends that she will cherish forever. Additionally, during her post-pandemic learning, she received tremendous support and encouragement to rebuild her academic confidence. I wish we had found COMS sooner!

I would highly recommend hugs Inc. Nurse Cynthia did an awesome job with my refresher course…read more She helped me with class and spiritual.

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING. I have never felt more comfortable in a training facility, the teaching is…read moreon point, and nurse Cynthia and Summer are so down to earth and wonderful. Coming here is one of the best decisions I have ever made, hands down.

As a former student, There are good and bad things about…read morethe school and parish. Pros: School and parish have lots of fun activities, examples being: carnival, sports, theater, Vacation Bible Camp, fish fry There are devout Catholics, with school Masses prayed each week and many more Catholic devotions. Most of the teachers will want to inspire your student to be a better version of themselves. The teachers usually listen to parent complaints and try to stop bullies, The teachers usually get along with the students, except for the ones who act up. Mostly accessible. The church has a ramp going in and out of its doors and they also have an elevator. Most people will help others. Cons Some of the students aren't the nicest, but that should be expected of any school. Not all pros and cons listed, just the ones I thought of off the top of my head

I'm writing this for both the school and the church because they really are a single institution…read more The school is K through 8. The staff is good overall but I know they have a difficult time finding and keeping talented teachers. Most of the really good teachers gravitate to public schools with higher pay. The biggest problem is that some of the math teachers are terrible. It will be interesting to see if any changes are made to personnel in the future. The school has a high enrollment. With this high enrollment comes problems though. The school has some cliques. I know this is a problem at many schools also. There are some families that have taken over all of the parent groups. Whether its the Family Board, the School Board, the Athlete Board, Carnival Board, Facilities Board, the same people are holding power and doing favors for each other. It's nauseating. I suppose if you are in the right clique then everything will be fine. If you are not in the right clique then your children will be treated as second class citizens. I've seen alumni of the school get blackballed because they did not play nice with the power families. Maybe I'm getting carried away but it can be unnerving. The church is nice. It's not the fanciest church in the area but it is clean and inviting. The pastor is always asking for more money but name me a church that isn't asking for money. You can get married, baptized, and have funerals here. There is a big parking lot and they installed a playground which looks really nice. So here are your choices: Send your kids to public school, St Catherine, St Linus, St Gerald, and St Germaine. The good thing is that there are many choices in the Oak Lawn area for elementary education. You will do good with any of them.

My son started pre school this past fall at 3 1/2 years old. The amount of growth, and imagination…read morethat I have seen in him not just academically but socially and with manners is incredible. They say it takes a village to raise a child and the bond my husband, son and I have with all of them is amazing. The teachers are some of the MOST kindest, knowledgeable people that are truly respected by our family. No amount of money could ever repay the TLC family that we have entrusted our son to learn from.

I had high hopes considering a couple of people recommended this school but unfortunately I was…read moredisappointed. There are too many children in this school and they are disorganized. Not willing to work with my child and ultimately wanted my son to leave and can return once "his behavior was corrected" (at 3 years old).

Mission presentation at St Symphorosa church for Our Lady of the Broken. Inspiring address by radio…read morepersonality Kevin Matthews about his renewal of faith and rediscovery of redemption. Interesting, informative, and entertaining, with plenty of encouragement to practice the faith.

Our son is in his second year of pre k here. The change in how much he's learned since starting is…read moreamazing to see. The teachers are wonderful, caring, supportive, and genuinely invested in his growth. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing he's in such a positive, nurturing environment. We couldn't be happier with our experience.

We're thankful for the leadership of Pastor Clayton and all he's done for our children. Words…read morecannot express how much we appreciate his influence in their lives.

My experience with this CCS was deeply disappointing. As a parent, my child was treated unfairly by…read moreMrs. Culver who appeared to show bias and failed to acknowledge my child's efforts and progress. My attempts to address my concerns through the appropriate channels, I was dismissed rather than supported, and the situation escalated instead of being resolved constructively. What was most troubling was that, while advocating for my child, law enforcement was called on me by Wayne Morosco rather than the school working collaboratively to address the concerns I raised. As a parent, I expected open communication, fairness, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of students. CCS should reflect values such as compassion, integrity, respect, and justice. Unfortunately, my experience did not reflect those principles. I hope the school takes steps to improve how it handles parent concerns, student advocacy, and allegations of unfair treatment so that other families do not have a similar experience

My child has attended for a few years and we both love the school. The teachers are nice and down…read moreto earth people. I love the small classes and great community feel. It reminds me of my childhood Catholic school experience - we all knew each other and we all knew our friends' parents, etc. For those working parents with younger students or pre-school students, they provide extended day programs before and after school.

St. George School has been providing quality Catholic faith-based education for 60 years. I am an…read moreAlumni of St. George and I am proud to send my children to my alma mater. Though things have changed since I have attended- new computer lab, large library, playground equipment, and awesome gymnasium- what I loved when I attended has remained the same- dedicated, experienced staff, faith filled curriculum and a strong sense of family. My littlest one just commented that he is so happy to see his same friends again this year. With new Junior high math teacher, new summer program, before and after school care, full day preschool and Kindergarten programs, and an exciting yearlong 6oth Anniversary, St. George School continues to evolve to meet their students and family's needs.