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Elementary School in Mt. Prospect, IL (Tanya)

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Elementary School in Mt. Prospect, IL (Tanya)

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My elementary school experience was mostly positive. I had many teachers that were very loving and caring. Teachers were also supportive and wanted students to do well. I felt safe at school. I have many friends from my elementary school that loved the school and have great memories.

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High School on the other side of Park Ridge (SL)

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High School on the other side of Park Ridge (SL)

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I was one of those students that loved high school. I has some teachers that truly cared and wanted to see student success, but I also dealt with teachers that were not interested in supporting students when they struggled. I felt safe because I knew I had friends all over, in different groups. Many of my friends felt very connected to the school, especially through the sports programs. My parents were very involved, coming to cheer me on during sporting events and making sure that I was maintaining an acceptable GPA.

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I remember my teachers being passionate about teaching, but not supportive when it came to social- emotional learning.  At that time, teachers did not get involved in helping students to develop positive self-esteem, regulate emotions/behavior and overall develop positive  coping and problem solving skills.  I do not believe we had social workers.  However, most students and parents felt connected to our school and community.

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Grammar School in Park Ridge, IL (Ashley L.)

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Grammar School in Park Ridge, IL (Ashley L.)

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My teachers were mostly supportive and caring.  Some were warmer than others, but overall most were kind and supportive.  I attended a small school and felt pretty safe from violence and bullying.  Parents were pretty involved, as we relied a lot on parent volunteers to run things.

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The teachers were caring and supportive overall.  They made live up to expectations and challenged you to be better than yourself.  They also (mostly) were kind despite me being a serious pain.

Teachers and administration seemed to get along well.  This might have something to do with the fact that they smoked and played pool in their lounge.

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My high school was a great community. Many of the teachers were involved in extracurricular activities, clubs, or sports, so we spent time outside of the classroom with them.

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I always felt teachers were caring. Within the school I felt safe. Our principal was very friendly and made it a point to get to know everyone. As for parent involvement, I don't remember seeing parent volunteers during the day or having family activities after school.

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Elementary School in Palatine, IL (Lindsay A.)

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Elementary School in Palatine, IL (Lindsay A.)

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I went to a small Lutheran elementary school and my 8th grade graduating class was 45 students.  I remember most of my teachers as supportive and caring.  It felt safe to go to them for help in school. The teachers knew the families well. I remember my 4th grade teacher coming to my house for a home visit. Most parents were very involved.  Basketball was a big thing and parents would come to games and drive us all over for tournaments. I also remember my mom sitting down with me to help me with my homework and reading with me.

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Elementary/Middle School- AH, IL- Elizabeth

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Elementary/Middle School- AH, IL- Elizabeth

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I remember thinking all my teachers were caring and supportive.  There was only one time in middle school when a group of girls was mean to me and my friends.  I vaguely remember having some meeting with the principal? I really only remember parents picking up and dropping off.

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Elementary School in Arlington Heights, IL (Emily F.)

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Elementary School in Arlington Heights, IL (Emily F.)

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I remember most of the teachers being supportive and always available for you.  Most of the work was done with a textbook and workbook.  Parents were always around volunteering and helping throughout the day, everyday.

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I feel that most of the students were connected to the school. I feel this way because a lot of students attended after school events (sporting events, school dances, school fundraisers, etc). I remember many parents being involved in the school. Parents would help do concession stands at all of the events I mentioned above.

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Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, IL (Kim M.

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Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, IL (Kim M.

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I remember my teachers being very supportive of the students and really getting to know us and understand. It was a brand new school that teachers were able to help collaborate on everything starting from the building phase. Teachers worked as a team to provide instruction to all. Teachers and administrators worked as one. The parents were art awareness who would come in and do art lessons with the class.

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Our elementary school was HUGE. There was one building for K-1, a building for 2-3, and 4-5. All students in those grades in the district went to that building. We were broken up in "halls" and within our hall we were very connected. There was not a great whole school climate since we were always so divided. However, we had wonderful teachers and growing up I always felt parents were involved in their child's education.

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Elementary School in Glenview, IL (Rosalie M.)

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Elementary School in Glenview, IL (Rosalie M.)

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Most of my teachers were supportive and caring. I remember my 4th grade teacher asking about each of our lives outside of school.  In 2nd grade, my teacher had "Team Tuesdays," where we meet as a class to touch base on our lives as well as talk about creating a sense of safe community. I think the teachers had a big impact on student's connection to school. There was also a lot of parental involvement for class parties and such.

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Elementary School in Rockford, IL (Laura N.)

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Elementary School in Rockford, IL (Laura N.)

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I remember the teachers as a leader in the front of the room. I don't remember any small group work where a teacher would get to know me better....except for one teacher that I had for third grade and then he moved to 5th grade and I had him again...I think he knew me best.  I remember school as a safe place but no atmosphere of school spirit with a mascot or anything like that. I am sure my parents were involved in PTA and they helped run the fun fair each year but I don't remember any other involvement. There was no team teaching and I didn't see any teacher collaboration taking place.

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My elementary school in Freeport, IL (Alicia D.)

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My elementary school in Freeport, IL (Alicia D.)

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I remember my teachers being pretty warm and supportive, but not necessarily getting to know me as a person. I don't remember talking to them much about after school activities, or my family, or anything personal. I do remember my principal used to walk around at lunch and recess quizzing us on spelling words ("February" and "Wednesday" were particular favorites of his)! Parents did not come to the school except for holiday parties, when we could still bring in cupcakes, cookies, and candy, but I think that was the only time.