If you live in Waukegan, you should really have your kid tested to come here. I woudn't be the same…read moreperson I am today without my experiences here. The teachers wer patient and caring, and I really learned so much, and was challenged. I'm so glad I came here.

I have been at the school since kindergarten. I think it was a wonderful school with full of great…read morepeople there to encourage kids to learn. I would love to go back to Andrew Cooke magnet, it's a wonderful school!

General Details I am currently attending this school in…read more2024. The teachers are passionate about your education and the majority of the counselors are trustworthy. The school however does have a bit of a workload, ESPECIALLY for Honors/AP classes. The school food is much better than middle school or elementary school but definitely still has its faults. As long as you aren't absent for anything crucial, pay attention, and ASK FOR HELP when you need it, you will understand your courses. AP Human Geography is an especially tough course because of its workload and the fact that your tests and FRQs are definitely challenging. But there isn't anything to seriously stress over. Student Life 90% of the students are chilled and just want to go about their life, so you won't have to worry about fights or conflicts unless they're clearly being instigated. Vending machines have quality food and sometimes you can even get two products when only paying for one. Navigation around the school also isn't bad at all, the elevators are handicap-only access but you have 5 minute passing periods and stairwells all not too far from each other. I will be honest though that there is an issue with students and vaping, but it is not widespread and it will not be forced on you. The #1 goal of the staff at Lakes is to make YOU feel like you belong and can be on the path to the career you want. There are after school events and clubs for everyone's tastes. There are also emails sent out every Monday for your missing assignments to you and your parents and emails of your grades on every Thursday to the same people. There are also plenty of original staff members still here or staff you'll see mentioned in other reviews, such as Mr. Rowells and Mr. Blevins. These teachers are absolutely top tier. If you're looking into anything that has to do with theater/theatre, this school has one of the most advanced set building thinga ma jiggers out of high schools in the state, plus the teacher ( Mr. Esquivel ) is a great person that is especially easy to get along with. Lengthy review, but its everything you need to know.

this schools food is garbage and portions are small. and home work is too much. if you go here it…read moreis way too hard. freshman year is easy sophomore is hardened. and jr year is on veteran mode.

I am a student in College and I phoned Antioch's Early Learning Center to obtain information about…read morehow they market to get new clients. My main study of focus is Early Childhood to teach through K-3 which I have just about finished up. My minor is in business and after many emails and phone calls, I received a nasty phone call from the owner/director today. I am assuming by her tone, that she felt threatened by me providing/asking questions about how she handles the community at large. Her tone was very unprofessional, and very demeaning especially (what if I was a prospective client who wanted to know about the client's in which she serves)? I am floored by her not really knowing who I am, and with many calls and even email, I would feel that she would call back in a professional tone. Especially, since I indicated my purpose of inquiry and gave my personal number as well as my email address. Knowing this information about this center, I would not recommend anyone attending this business for childcare. If they treat a student or speak to a "student/child" like this, imagine the perception a child would feel with this tone and demeanor.

My niece was just put in this school. First day all the 8th grade girls ganged up on her and made…read moreher cry. Even a 7th grade boy went up to her to tell her she wasn't welcomed and that he didn't like her. This is her first day! I'm just trying to figure out if this school is even religious at this point. Those girls were rude and lack education. My niece is too sweet and just took the abuse. She came home upset and said she hated the place and didn't want to go back. Now the one star is for the so called principal. My sister left work early and went to talk to the her personally since she wouldn't return her calls. They made her wait outside the door for a while until she was finally let in. The principal asked my sister if this was going to be quick and if it wasn't that it would have to wait. Are you serious!!?? You are a principal who is being paid!! Act like one! The whole time the principal just made my sister feel as if she was wasting her time and bothering her. Mrs. Principal could've cared less about the situation and had no sympathy. Private schools are suppose to be a place for a child to have a better chance at education than a public one. This one is worse than a public school for sure. Now we know for a fact that these girls and one boy will not be addressed accordingly so that is why we are pulling her away from this mess. No child should have to go through this especially in a school like OLH. This principal and place makes me sick and we will not be stepping foot in the school or its church! I'm a business owner, if there is an issue you go and handle it asap and not try to avoid it! The principal was very unprofessional and the rumors that I heard about her turned out to be true. Bullying is not acceptable and the Archdiocese in Lake County will be hearing about this!

I would not recommend this school. My child was not properly taught how to read or write.The first…read moregrade teacher was awful and condescending when I tried to speak with her about my child and his progress. My concerns were never addressed and she did not help him. My child has recently changed schools to a public school in a better area. He is now getting a much better education- without paying the huge cost of private school. Also the people who work in the office are extremely disorganized. Whenever I had to contact them they never knew what was going on or had answers to my questions. Save your money and send your child to a better school in a nicer district. This school only cares about collecting your money and not your child's education.

Our older boy is in his second year at Pleasant Prairie, and we have really loved it. The teachers…read moreand principal have been very responsive and helpful. There are multiple events after school led by the teachers and the active PTA. Finally the library is stellar. Every time I go there is always some activity and lots of toys (in addition to the books).

The school has been nothing but a nightmare! My 5 year old daughter who has cerebral palsy has been…read morepushed to the ground broken lipped, hurt constantly by other children, not paid attention to in class so another boy could strike her with scissors. The school refuses to give her, her medication since it is an all natural form and not a chemical. When visiting the classroom the teacher had her cell phone in her pocket and when it ring she actually opened it up to see who is calling. If you don't have to put your child in the school I would say get them to a different one. My biggest regret is I cannot afford a private school for her.

this experience i had at the school was not very good i was a student not too long ago but the PE…read moreteacher sucks and is rude to her children i've seen students cry because of her and the STEM teacher is nice but when you push one button she yells also she can only be fun when you don't make her mad the ART teacher is okay also but roasts the children when they act up the slightest the MUSIC teacher is really fun and deserves a raise honestly even though i was bad she was fun the janitor is so funny and joins in on parties the children have in their classes and he is mexican i think so he should be a teacher also

Great teachers. Attentive custodian. A loving principal. The best school in waukegan.read more

Horrible school environment if your not popular the teachers literally ignore any questions you…read morehave the deans and security gaurds don't do anything to help the situation other than Dave honestly I unenrolled myself from that school and went online and I've gotten way better grades cause I don't have to deal with teachers favoring students