GBS has something for everyone, no matter your child's passion. There is such a wide range of programs. I had a child in the honors programs and another in the regular program and both have been challenged and prepared at their level. The administration is top notch and demonstrate true caring for ALL
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/09
As a former student, I can say without a doubt GBS was an awful school. As others have mentioned, you have to have a great deal of 'school spirit' or else you are NOT accepted. GBS is overlly demanding, overbearing, and had too many BS rules even though the education was decent. All the garbage that
... Read more many students are put through takes away from the education. Steer clear of GBS if you are anything other than rich, popular and capable of reaching high-honors Read less
Posted by a student on 03/01/09
My elder son is in his first semester at college (a top engineering school) and told us after a few weeks, 'This is the easiest semester I've had since sixth grade.' He (and we) feel that GBS was the best preparation he could have gotten for a rigorous college program. GBS hits a sweet spot for academic
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
I love this school! I am currently in my first year of college and I have to say, 'Great Job GBS!' I was over prepared for college when I arrived. I noticed right away how much GBS equipped me for college after I took a language placement test and based on the results I was placed in one of the more
... Read more advanced courses. Honestly, I believe that the other parent who ranked GBS with 2 stars is overexaggerating. Compared to many high schools, GBS is the best I've encountered. I don't regret a moment I spent there. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/31/08
I just graduated and am heading off to college. Glenbrook South did a great job in preparing me for college courses. Already I see differences between the way I'm prepared and the way other freshmen entering my college are prepared. I don't know what this other parent is talking about. I don't go
... Read more to the football games and no one cares. I don't have a whole lot of school spirit (although I do like the school) and I'm not ridiculed. I was in a couple of honors classes during junior year and two APs during senior year. I still had fun freshman and sophomore year so I don't know why they are complaining. The rules can sometimes be a bit extreme, but I dealt with them and in return I got a great education. The students are relaxed (the upperclassmen more so). I don't see kids picking on others often (if ever). Read less
Posted by a student on 07/22/07
If your child is going to be placed than anything other than honors classes, good luck. If you dont like football, this is not the school for you. If you dont show an amazing amount of school spirit, you will be ridiculed. The school has a large amount of rules that can make it feel more like punishment
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/07
GBS is the best thing that ever happened to my daughter. This school and its faculty really care about their students and it shows.
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Posted by a parent on 05/23/07
GBS is a great school which offers the best selection of AP classes in the entire north shore area. GBS also offers a diverse student body and many after school activities.
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Posted by a former student on 02/18/07
This school is very good. There are services and programs for any kind of kid. The teachers are great. There are a ton of clubs. there are also alot of sports teams for you sporty people out there. The people work with you.
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Posted by a student on 11/22/06
Glenbrook South prepared me to become a successful college student. Though challenging academic programs and teachers that wanted to support their students, I felt that my education at GBS helped me to be ahead of much of my class in college. So many GBS students will not see how wonderful their education
... Read more was until they have left the school and begin to see how other students were not as fortunate in their high school education. Read less
* 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:
2,684
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
222
Number of classrooms:
116
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Vocational Education
Auto Mechanics, Drafting, Drivers Ed, Health, Phys Ed, Woodworking
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Advanced Placement
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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
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
Glenview schools — Glenbrook South High School is located at 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview IL 60026. 4000 W Lake Ave is in the 60026 ZIP code in Glenview, IL The school district for Glenbrook South High School is the Northfield Township High Sd 225. Glenbrook South High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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