I've had two children graduate from TFS and one is currently a junior in the honors program. I'm supportive of most faculty and staff. I've witnessed a transistion of the school which will lead me to put my last child in private school. The programs has lead to more emphasis on disciplinary polices
... Read more and less on elevating students self-esteem and thinking about continuing their education. A large percent of the students end up at the local community college as oppose to attending ivy league colleges and universities. There is little emphasis on SAT/ACT testing or prepatory classes for college entry exams, in addition to providing scholarship information. I would agree that TFS focuses more on their extra-curricular activities and not enough on improving testing and entry into colleges and universities. Students are treated more like numbers and less like people. South needs to refocus and prepare our kids for higher education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
I have a sophomore and senior at TF south and a brother that recently graduated with honors. The academic program is sensational. My senior loves to come home and do geomertry, which to me is awesome! The teachers are great, they challenge the children to really think. You cannot be a failure at this
... Read more school. Everything is spelled out so easily, do the work and obey the rules.It's that simple. The teachers and counselors have an open door policy which makes it easy to communicate. The tardy and detention policy is a bit ridiculous. I would recommend this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
I'm a current student at TFS.This school isn't really that bad. It's just that the teachers are really discriminatory and pick favourites. And the discipline system is OUT OF CONTROL!... There are literally more people in the offices than the classrooms because of infractions on the rules that are just
... Read more too harsh.Thetardy policy is just plain DUMB! The dresscode is also in favour of favouritism because specific students get to wear whatever they want if they benifit the school, like the sportplayers. There's alotta racial tension too. And there's way too much emphasis on sports! Read less
Posted by a student on 10/27/07
TF South is in dire need of an overhaul. The students appear out of control. The staff spends too much time trying to suspend or send the kids to detention instead of focusing on what most important - academics. Sports seem to take a priority to all else, and that's where all the parent involvement
... Read more lies. I've been to the open houses, report card day etc... and it's sad to see the small portion of parents that show up. I've encountered teachers who only speak of retirement. There is a lack of college fairs that include accredited universities. It angers me to see how poorly my tax dollars are being wasted. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/06
Thornton Fractional is an excellent school. The academics are at high standards. The staff are great. Any negative situations that go on are dealt with quickly and firmly. The extra curricular activities couldn't be better. Our athletes are great in what they do. Everyone seems to have great school spirit.
... Read more Parents and teacher can become really close. It's very easy to be become involved in your child's life at school. Many parents at Thornton Fractional South are well involved with the teachers and administration office. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/18/06
I believe it still offers a quality education for local students. Teachers are involved and concerned. The expansion will help with the overcrowding and TFS is a great school
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/05
The school offered an honors track and did encourage academic success. The school did not provide enough contact with universities, for upperclassmen, most school visits were from jr. colleges.
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School Profile for Thornton Fractnl High School - S
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PSAE* Test Scores
Grade Level: 11
Test Year: 2008
Thornton Fractnl High School - S
Thornton Fractnl Township Hsd 215
Illinois
* 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:
1,801
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
98
Number of classrooms:
80
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Art
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Choral
Fine Arts
Drama
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Drivers Ed, Food Nutrition, Health, Phys Ed
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Economics
Special Education
Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged
English
Speech/Debate
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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.
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Lansing schools — Thornton Fractnl High School - S is located at 18500 Burnham Ave, Lansing IL 60438. 18500 Burnham Ave is in the 60438 ZIP code in Lansing, IL The school district for Thornton Fractnl High School - S is the Thornton Fractnl Township Hsd 215. Thornton Fractnl High School - S is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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