I am a parent of a freshman student, so far through the registration process I have been very pleased. The organization and the movement of the parents. Many people simply complain about this or that but the fact is parents and students are just as responsible for the success or failure of a school as
... Read more the institution itself. My child is an excellent student, for this to continue to be the case there are expectations that I must meet, my child must meet and that the school has to be made responsible to meet. I charge all Parents and Community leaders and anyone else concerned to take part in the educational process of the children. If the school is not living up to our expectation some how, join the PTA and Parent Advisory. Talk to the Principal and Administrators. Don't just gossip and complain because the community schools represent US Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
I hate Thornridge! It's terrible, if you had thoughts of sending your child there you should move somewhere far away!the teachers are great! But the students there don't want to learn and that takes time out of the class period, the hall sweeps are so stupid! The only thing good about Thornridge is the
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Posted by a student on 07/24/09
I have 2 children that currently attend Thornridge and I must say this is one of the worst high schools that I have seen in years. I now understand why the children that attend this school are so confused. The staff never knows what going on. The rules change from day to day. There's no communication
... Read more with the parents. You can never get in touch with the principal. Problems that should be addressed are not. They suspend students for some of the most baffling reasons. I understand that children need to be disciplined but how can you expect your students to follow the rules when that staff has a problems enforcing the rules from start to finish. This school really needs to review the credentials of their staff members starting with the principal on down. Children spend more time on suspensions than they do learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/15/09
I have two children who attend TR, and in the four years that I have had dealings with the school, I have been very disappointed. They do have some good staff members, but unfortunately they do not outway the bad. The policies are inconsistent and the authority figures send a mix message of 'you have
... Read more to respect me, but I will treat you how ever I feel like it.' Yes children are children, but this generation of teens needs more than suspensions and expulsions. That's the easy way out, what happen to educators? What thappen to people who really care whether the children make it or not? What happened to getting to the root of the problem. No, that's not what I've experienced at this school. They talk a great game, but the scores attest to what is really the truth. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/09
This is the worst high school I've seen. If you care about your child's safety and education dont send them to TR
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Posted by a parent on 02/14/09
I think that Thornridge has some of the best teachers and staff help possible. They are always willing to go above and beyond. It takes more then just the teacher to help these kids learn. It is also our responsibility to pitch and and enforce what is being taught.
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Posted by a other on 03/13/08
TR is a typical school with hard working teachers. I find some it amusing how some of the comments which give the worst ratings have spelling and grammar errors. Learning also starts from the home. ex. Don't send ya kids. Don't send your kids.
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Posted by a teacher on 08/28/07
I have a child in Thornridge and find that the teachers I have encountered really take pride in trying to educate their students. It, like any high school has typical high school drama amongst the students. Parent involvement could stand to increase. I am not referring to involvement in school but
... Read more in parenting in general. I have noticed that some of the students appear to have no respect for themselves no authority figures, which makes it harder for the faculty to effectively do their job. Less blame on the teachers and more responsibility by the parents. Good after school programs for those that want it either academic and or athletic. Not a bad school just a typical one. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/07
TR is a good school with teachers that care about their students. My child has been on the honor roll for the last 2 years and have had great teachers.
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Posted by a parent on 08/02/06
My child really loves going there because the teachers are great and do the best they can with limited resources.
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* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Prairie State Achievement Examination (PSAE) to test students in grade 11 in reading, math and science. The PSAE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,650
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
107
Number of classrooms:
125
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Vocational Education
Auto Mechanics, Drivers Ed, Electronics, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed
Computer Science
Computer Programming, Computer Science
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Psychology
Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Physically Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Science
Environmental Science
Fine Arts
Fine Arts
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Dolton schools — Thornridge High School is located at 15000 Cottage Grove Ave, Dolton IL 60419. 15000 Cottage Grove Ave is in the 60419 ZIP code in Dolton, IL The school district for Thornridge High School is the Thornton Township High School District 205. Thornridge High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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