Negligent and huge lack of supervision in baby room. Have lots of proof in just less than 2 months…read moreof my poor baby attending this place. 2 police reports in less than a month? Yikes.

They have a wonderful childcare & school program. They accept newborn - kindergarten and they have…read morethe most caring teachers and staff that you ever want to care for your child. My son has been going there since he was 2 and I've seen him grow and learn so much. Not just book work, he has learned great communication skills as well. Words can't express how grateful I am for their dedication and attentiveness that I've seen the staff give to not only my child but the other children that attend there as well. I highly recommend them!

I love studying here. The great history of the school is such an inspiration, every day I come into…read morethe school and get excited to learn, what all these exciting teachers have to say. Life is good at U-High, and everyday I love life here!

Both my children attended here, albeit 13 years apart. It's a wonderful place to educate young…read morepeople. There are so many programs available, too. Then, the sprawling campus allows for the students to get a semi-collegiate feel. I loved the school, the faculty, and staff. When I moved to the area 34 years ago, I checked to make sure we were in HF's school zone.

It is a great day to be a Viking! This phenomenal school has been the heart of the community for…read moreover 50 years. Offering 31 sports and 160 clubs with an International Baccalaureate , concentration in the arts, and Project Lead The Way engineering curriculums to name a few.

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.

Every year I have to go through some major hassle to prove to the district that I haven't moved out…read moreof my house and that I still have legal residency. I've lived in the same house all of my life. I pay my bills on the computer paperlessly and I've got to spend all kinds of time getting printouts of all kinds of bills every single year. Some of it is some pretty personal stuff. They took copies of my bank statements showing what I've purchased and where. What if some of that was embarrassing stuff? If I was an 'undocumented immigrant' I wouldn't have to go through this. Why can't the school get a printout of the tax rolls that show who has or hasn't transferred ownership of their property? I have to do this every year and undocumented immigrants don't have to do it at all. The burden should be on the school district to show that I don't have residency there rather than on me to prove that I do... and a drivers license or passport isn't good enough. I'm tired of being treated like a third class citizen by Consolidated District 230.

Alright, this is a more "censored" review than my original one which got removed for violation…read more Please don't enroll your special ed. child to the Communication Development program at Andrew if they've had a toxic relationship with a certain student at the previous school because I've had a similar horrible experience in all my 4 years there. I had to deal with an autistic male student named "Timothy E. Kelly Jr." aka "TK". He constantly intimidated, scared and harassed me every time we saw each other (by smiling and waving only at me). He has a pointed look on his face, his eyes are very far apart, is hunchbacked, has a voice always sounding like inhaling helium, and is an alien looking thing. I was always mentally, verbally and emotionally abused by that student which was extremely dehumanizing. Almost every time I had an issue with him and trying to protect myself from him, CD staff always framed me by written me up, the deans blamed and accused me for bullying him, punished me with detentions, and they abused me by not believing me, never letting me speak up and taking that student's side, and I felt too weak to talk out to them that I was innocent. The social worker, Abigail Kellerman also offered me privs of watching movies in her office if I don't misbehave around him but I refused 'cause it wasn't my fault and I was the one being abused, but she still didn't believe me. I used to be super anxious every night about seeing him (even a little) and often cried myself to sleep, and have nightmares and flashbacks that would make me wake up screaming! I even often thought of running away and committing su*c*de. The reason why I always felt mental pain when he smiled and waved at me is because he was forcing me to still be friends with him which I never wanted to be again. He just couldn't get over with that, and ignoring him has never worked for me. Everyone has got the right to be friends with whoever they want. Mrs. Kellerman even snapped "I DON'T CARE!" at me at one point due to a chalk activity incident I've done all because of seeing TK with me! I've graduated from this HS in 2020, which was the year Covid-19 hit, and felt lucky that I didn't need to graduate with him, until we both started going back in person to the Transition Program in Orland! I am a strong and friendly young woman, and sure don't want any other students to go through what I've gone through. I always hate taking deep breaths and being told to calm down because they are triggers to me, and aren't enough for me to solve any problem. Reporting TK to the police was never even an option because I was scared that they would doubt me too, just like the staff. Bullying, constant annoyance and harassments should always be taken very seriously in this U.S. state and everywhere. It should even be a crime. No student in this world should go to school scared, anxious and targeted by bullies. Today, I'm attending and studying at Moraine Valley Community College for a certificate, and for starting in late-August not because I'm stupid, because I want to listen to my emotions and inner voice. And sorry about my misunderstanding on Hinsdale's HS district where they too start in mid-August and their calendar was changed for a few years because they needed to accommodate construction. I'd still like my petition to be signed to change IL schools' calendars to starting in late-August, though (like when I attended Orland School District 135). Don't be a silent victim. Speak up no matter what (even if you're non-verbal, or even if you'll get a detention anyway).

Since enrolling my daughters, our experience with this school has been nothing but amazing! From…read morethe very beginning, the school has made us feel so welcomed and appreciated. They even came to our home with a welcome sign, which was such a thoughtful and special gesture that made us feel like part of the school family right away. The school offers so many wonderful activities for the students, and it's clear that they truly care about creating a positive, fun, and supportive learning environment. Everyone is so friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The teachers are absolutely amazing, and the morning and extended school staff are just as wonderful. It's comforting to know that my daughters are surrounded by people who genuinely care about her well-being, growth, and happiness. I'm so grateful that we chose this school. They go above and beyond to make families feel welcome, and I would highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a caring, supportive, and engaging environment for their child. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

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.

This review is related to the Friday night bingo hosted at this school. The lady that runs the…read morebingo is rude and unfair. She frequently yells into the microphone rules that she creates on a whim. When you ask her a question or express concern about the mistreatment of the patrons she is rude and dismissive. The volunteer staff are not trained properly and often skip patrons to service others (their favorites). They limit the number of games you can play/purchase because they lack the supplies to properly service all the patrons. And a fight broke at the start of a game. I've been attending off and on for the past 3 months and I recommend that you do not waste your time, energy, or money at this location. Alot of regulars that I encountered stated that they would not return either because of the mistreatment and inconsistency they encountered. DON'T WASTE YOU TIME OR MONEY!

Back in 2011, after an extensive academic research, tours, and open houses looking for the top…read moreelementary school to send my only daughter, at the time, I casually visited St. Bruno Catholic School. I was then, and have always been welcome by their cordial secretaries, Mrs. Kubick and Mrs. Rose. I was instantly invited for a school tour and was able to witness first hand many neurons firing among the students. I truly believe this environment to be conducive to high educational level, high spiritual standards, as well as a high sense of commitment to one another. At St. Bruno, the teachers are extremely dedicated to the student growth as a whole. And the rest of the staff enthusiastically participates in their continued asuccess. I was surprised to learn how the eight graders actively interacted with the students in Kindergarden, and how the school dynamics allowed for the school building to feel like a safe and joyful home. I highly believe that the best gift for my children is their education. And, I will do everything in my power for them to get the best! Therefore, as a mother of two now, I highly recommend you this magnificent school!!

I have been very pleased with the service at this location. My 9-year old benefited much from the…read morestaff, as they are smart, caring and made learning fun. Her level of confidence soared as did her grades. She not only "caught up" to others in her class, but exceeded them by year's end. In the year my daughter attended, she never had a bad experience. She loved going there -- even looked forward to it! The people, the lessons, the focus, it was all good. I highly recommend! Worth every penny!