Great music department that truly could use some support, good teachers and students that come out ahead of the rest!
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
I am a student here. The other students in the school are somewhat kind although there is occasionally a few bad ones. Fights break out a little too frequently in my opinion. There are some teachers there who do not do their jobs well at all. From the news I've heard, they will be making lots of changes
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Posted by a student on 04/09/09
Sometimes it takes leaving and then coming back to appreciate a school like Harlem. While the school has its flaws, one thing that it is not lacking is dedicated teachers. The majority of the teachers at Harlem are dedicated to their students' learning as well as their own learning. The flaws lie in
... Read more those poor teachers who slipped through the cracks as well as a couple of poor choices in administration. It is the majority that should speak for the school, in which case the number of great teachers who are doing great things in their classrooms far exceeds those who are not. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/12/09
I am a student currently attending Harlem High school. I take the honor classes they offer (the advanced), and i must say they are rediculous. Many of the teachers are ignorant of their students. The curriculum is poor. The classes are not any better then taking a normal class. The principals are very
... Read more poor at there job. Fights are constantly happening. The hall aides are rude to almost every single person there. When you ask almost any adult for help on information, directions, or facts; they are very rude and vague. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/08/08
As was mentioned before, Harlem puts too much emphasis on athletics and trivial school dances than the curriculum. I graduated in 2003. My nephew is attending his first year there. I can say I didn't learn much there that I didn't already know. The faculty staff has an attitude with anyone and everyone
... Read more including parents. There are few teachers that acctually take time off their 'busy schedule' to interact with their student(s) one on one instead of discourging questions or original thought. Shell out the extra expense for a private education and you'll thank yourself later. -Nicole Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/20/07
The Quality of academic programs is great, there are opportunies for gifted children as well as special needs. Availability of extracurricular activites is extensive, although expensive. Parental involvement is limited, and the school does not encourage it.
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/06
In February, Harlem began a seminar period two days per week. This is an all-school tutoring program designed by the Harlem faculty. It allows for 1 on 1 teacher-student interaction during the school day and gives each student an adult who is 'in their corner.' So far it is working well. The hope
... Read more is the school board will continue the program after the trial period. Like all Illinois schools, Harlem faces serious financial issues with increasing enrollment and decreasing funding, not to mention the costs of NCLB. Referendums have not been successful. Staff members have taken pay freezes yet continue to offer students the best education in the area. The faculty and administration of the school truly have the students' best interests as their number one priority. With a school board election and referendum approaching, the community and parents must cast their votes to show they care about the students too. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/19/05
Harlem is and excellent place for extracurricular activities. There isn't everything available but it is definetly a great place to earn your first letter or just to find a great friend in your favorite sport. The music and drama department doesn't get alot of support but has the best musicals and
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Posted by a student on 01/05/05
It is a very good school. I should know cuz I go there. The teachers are fantastic and the education I'm getting is great. It is at my level and the teachers are always willing to help.
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Posted by a student on 11/05/04
This school just survived a bitter 2 week teacher's strike and agreed to binding arbitration. The board concentrates far too much on sports and not enough on academic programs. My child has been 'left behind' because of this. If it wasn't for an upcoming football game, there's a feeling that the teachers
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* 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:
2,450
Students per teacher:
28
Full-time teachers:
86
Number of classrooms:
123
Vocational Education
Accounting, Auto Mechanics, Culinary Arts, Drafting, Drivers Ed, Electronics, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, Word Processing
Arts
Art, Photography
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory
Computer Science
Computer Science, Internet/Web Site, Multimedia
Fine Arts
Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
Science
Environmental Science
Special Education
Gifted Students, Hearing Specialists, Life Skills, Physically Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
English
Humanities, Literature, Speech/Debate
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, English
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
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.
Machesney Park schools — Harlem High School is located at 1 Huskie Cir, Machesney Park IL 61115. 1 Huskie Cir is in the 61115 ZIP code in Machesney Park, IL The school district for Harlem High School is the Harlem Unit School District 122. Harlem High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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