My two daughters attend Thompson and we could not be happier with the school. My girls have excelled since transfering from Chicago Public Schools 18 months ago. The teachers work hard and communicate well with parents. The staff is friendly and easy to reach. The district also has a wonderful PTO
... Read more that sponsers many great events for the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/20/09
I have 2 daughters that attend Thompson School. I have been luck enough to have Mrs Coia - 2nd grade for both my children. Both my girls loved her. My younger daughter that has her now has really enjoyed school and she has done SO well with her. Her kindness and dedication to the children is amazing
... Read more ! She is one-of-a-kind and we are lucky to have her in our district !! Thanks - Debby Dunne Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/09
I am very pleased and greatly relieved to find Thompson School as wonderful as I had hoped. We moved here 2 years ago from a GREAT school district where my daughter was doing very well both socially and academically and I was extremely concerned with the school environment even though I did my research
... Read more prior to the move. And I must say that I am more than happy with her continued successes in this school. I think the principal as well as every teacher she's had so far are GREAT. They really take an interest in the children. The principal knows all her students/teachers and families which I find amazing. The learning environment is relaxed and caring in which the children can feel successful. There is a wonderful amount of diversity and politeness and tolerance is promoted. Overall, I feel Thompson is a positive learning environment and I couldn't be happier! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
Our main reason for leaving Chicago was to get into a good school district for our eldest son who would be entering kindergarten. We are very please with our choice of Lake Villa. Our son also loves the school and most of all his teacher, Mrs. Monson. I was very happy to hear him say, 'I love school'
... Read more one day. Mrs. Monson keeps the students busy, but in a fun way since my son never complains about school work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
Thompson has a terrific staff of dedicated teachers. The principal knows everyone of her students personally. Considering the large enrollment at the school this is quite an accomplishment and a testiment to her dedication. Most of the teachers are equally involved with the students in spite of the
... Read more fact that they are underpaid. Parent involvement at the school is very high-maybe overly involved at times that give the appearence of favoritism (ie those parents who volunteer the most tend to get their students with the teachers of their choice) The school, like so many others in Illinois experienced budget difficulties- the school has kept music, art, computers as part of the curriculum but lost many of the extra-curricular activities such as after-school tutoring&homework club. Overall Dist 41 provides a quality education. Read less
My husband and I are extremely pleased with Thompson School and the staff we have worked with. Our daughter is in 3rd grade and we have felt comfortable with the teachers she has worked with over the past few years(Mrs. McGrath, Miss. Carlson-Mrs. Curran and Mrs. Pederson.) She is learning the skills
... Read more to progress through school with solid academic grades, and has the confidence to approach new situations. We feel this is the best experience we could have hoped for and look forward to the next few years moving as smoothly as this one is. Ms. Wooldridge is providing the skills and strategies for our daughter to become an independent learner and instilling in her the tools to better handle school and life. Thank you to everyone for your openness and professionalism. Betsy and Kevin Thomas Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/04
Thompson is a fabulous school with large parent involvement and pride in its pupils and their accomplishments. Relatively small class size ensures great quality of teaching and opportunity to allow pupils to get additional help they need, or to be advanced as appropriate. The principal runs a tight
... Read more ship and the results are obvious - the staff work as a coherant team. My son has been extremely happy at Thompson. His Kindergarten year provided a solid foundation for him and a comfortable secure environment in which to get used to school life during these very important and impressionable early school years. Read less
School Profile for William L Thompson Elementary School
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ISAT* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2008
William L Thompson Elementary School
Lake Villa Cmty Cons Sd 41
Illinois
* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT 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.
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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.
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Lake Villa schools — William L Thompson Elementary School is located at 515 Thompson Lane, Lake Villa IL 60046. 515 Thompson Lane is in the 60046 ZIP code in Lake Villa, IL The school district for William L Thompson Elementary School is the Lake Villa Cmty Cons Sd 41. William L Thompson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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