Big Hollow is great! Kids are having a great time and the teachers are terrific!
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/09
I thought the Kindergarden program was great! My son has learned so much and was eager to do so, even at home. He is definetly looking forward to next year! I have high hopes for Big Hollow since the referendum has past.
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/08
Big Hollow School defintly has some problems. Because of financial woes they have had to cut teachers, special programs like music and art, and bussing has been affected. Class size is huge! Way above state norms at 27-30+ students in each room. The teachers are so over-worked and are in desperate
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Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
The teachers go above and beyond. They certainly do not get paid enough for all that they do!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/07
This school has great teachers! I wish the parents would be more involved in what is going on at the school instead of waiting until the school is having financial troubles!
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/07
This school has gross mismanagement. The teachers are fantastic, however this school is in serious financial trouble.
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Posted by a parent on 07/07/07
My daughter has been a student at Big Hollow School since she was five years old. I have been impressed by the school since day one and still continue to be. She truly enjoys going to school and I appreciate the confidence and creativity they have instilled in her. The principal is extremely kind
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Posted by a parent on 04/19/07
Unbalanced ciriculum, lacking focus on mathematics. Far too much time spent on 'feeling good' and too little on academics. The district as a whole complains far too much about lack of money. Another example of administrators being focused on public perception, as opposed to fogusing on the real world
... Read more issues, such as a well balanced education. Example: my child comes home with an assignment, and doesn't know the meanings of words she is to use in sentences. I would have to give big hollow a d- for an overall grade. She learns more about words and their definitions at home than at school. I am her parent, not her teacher.It is the teachers' responsibility to teach, just as it is my responsibilty to be a parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/06
The district is rapidly growing, classes are overcrowded and it will only get worse. There seems to be a severe lack in future planning. We have been pleased with the teachers, but there are many challenges left to be adressed and the administration leaves much to be desired. Safety is a joke. We
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/05
My children have attended Big Hollow for 2 years now, and I must say I am very impressed with the staff dedication to student success. The principal is a gem, she takes the time to get to know the students, well behaved and not so well behaved, so that they all know her in a positive light. I only hope
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Ingleside schools — Big Hollow Primary School is located at 33335 N Fish Lake Rd, Ingleside IL 60041. 33335 N Fish Lake Rd is in the 60041 ZIP code in Ingleside, IL The school district for Big Hollow Primary School is the Big Hollow School District 38. Big Hollow Primary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 1.
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