The teachers are supurb! The entire building works together; which is saying something when there are 16 classes of EACH grade!
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Posted by a other on 09/17/09
Great School academically wise... School lacks certain extras ie plays/performances due to its large student body. This is unfortunate, since we all would like to see the age group k-2 on stage.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
My child attends Chesak and my other children have attended that school as well. I have been impressed with the quality of academic programs and believe District 158 works hard at being one of the best school districts in the NW Suburbs. As far as availability of extracurricular activities, we are
... Read more haveing financial struggles in the district due to enormous residential growth in the district. I believe this is one of the most growing areas in the state. As a result of the financial hardships we have had to cut alot of the extracurricular activities. As far as the level of parent involvement, there are opportunities to get involved. There are meetings where they ask you to come and be heard, teachers always need help in the classroom, the PTA is another way to get involved. We are very happy in District 158 and believe we are getting a quality education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/06
I like the school and the teachers. She is learning so much. My daughter loves going to school. She is in first grade and loves her teachers and is learing a lot.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/05
My daughter attended all day kindergarden last year. I t was the best thing for her. She also has a great teacher for 1st grade. D158 has done an excellent job managing an exeptional program on a limited budget. My daughter could not have a more positive outlook on school thanks to the teachers and staff
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Posted by a parent on 08/22/04
My daughter attended the first year of full-day kindergarten last year and it was exceptional. She is reading well and was able to spend time in music, art and p.e. everyday. The teachers at Chesak are fantastic. Her Kindergarten teacher had 14 years of teaching experience. Another review talked about
... Read more the bell times. The bell time change is for a different school (Martin Elementary 3-5) and were necessary cuts after the spring referendum narrowly failed. I applaud the district for making cuts, although difficult, that will not comprimise the high quality of education. The referendum vote will happen again in the fall and will likely pass with great parent support. This will greatly improve the future financial situation of this excellent school district. I am so happy that my daughter is receiving her education in d158. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/04
The school district is in major debt and with no forseeable way out other than for the state to take over. I am concerned about the bell times. My children will be getting out of school at 5:00 p.m. and not home until 5:30 or later. It is dark here and that is unsafe. This is one of the solutions
... Read more the board decided to reduce the debt. The teachers are great. The principal is great. The school itself is wonderful. It is the district unfortunately that has the problem and therefore so do all of the schools within the district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/04
My girls have done extremely well in this school. There is a nice mix of older, experienced teachers vs. new teachers with boundless energy. I love when my children come home at the end of the day and can't wait for the next. They are doing what other schools have not.
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/03
My son is going on his 3rd year at Chesak and I can't say enough about the school, the teachers, and the great education he is receiving. I am confident he is getting the foundation to many years of continious education as he moves forward through the school's of dist. 158. Thank you.
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Lk In The Hls schools — Chesak Elementary School is located at 10910 Reed Rd, Lk In The Hls IL 60156. 10910 Reed Rd is in the 60156 ZIP code in Lk In The Hls, IL The school district for Chesak Elementary School is the Huntley Cons School District 158. Chesak Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 2.
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