In the past year the school has improved on their communication with the parents. I've found the 7th grade team very willing to participate in meetings and emails regarding my child. I did not get this kind of help from the 6th grade team. I find the online grade book a big help also, last year we
... Read more couldnt track anything our children were or werent doing and now we can just pull it up online. I was very disappointed to hear parent reviews scolding parents for not being involved. Our family tried endlessly to stay involved with our childrens education throughout the years and were constantly shut out by this school system. As i've said though I have seen some positive changes and hope they continue. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/16/08
We have had 3 children go through Northbrook School and have been nothing but pleased. I don't know where the criticism of the 6th grade team comes from. We found them to be most helpful and always ready to help our children whenever they needed help. We have a special needs child and they bent over
... Read more backwards to help him and keep us up to date. If the parent is involved they are more than willing to help work with the family. The principal can be a bit aloof, but she is very involved with the students. We are very, very pleased with the education our children have recieved and continue to receive. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/08
I could not agree anymore my chils was an A B student until we moved here from out of state. Her work load is rediculous and hardly any communication with teachers. The curriculum and set up is to say the least poposterous!
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Posted by a parent on 05/25/08
I have had two children go through the Mendota School District and have been nothing but pleased with the education they have received. I have made my children be accountable for their educations, which includes seeking out a teacher for assistance when needed and I feel the teachers have been more
... Read more than available to help. I also do my part as a parent to help my children be successful. I randomly check the homework hotline and I make sure that my children are doing their homework on a daily basis. I feel that if more parents would do their part and not always point the finger at the teachers that more students would be successful. I always remember that I have two children to worry about and teachers have approximately 150 students to oversee. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/12/08
Like all schools, it has its problems but my kid is pretty happy and learning most of the time.
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Posted by a parent on 02/12/08
I feel that the teachers and the principal are not involved with the wellbeing of the students. There is a major problem with bulling and that causes a major issue with safety. there is a major lack of discipline with in the school system also. I also feel that no matter how much a parent is involved
... Read more the school is not taking their part in keeping my children safe from being bullied. I am very disappointed in this school system, pricipal and teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/07
I have 2 children that attend this school. I find the teaching methods completely ridiculous. The 6th grade team is a joke and aren't willing to help the children succeed. The principal is an uncaring and uninvolved individual. One of my kids is bullied so bad she is segregated from the rest of her peers.
... Read more She is punished not the bullys? I wouldn't recommend this school to any newcomers. It's overcrowded and run by junior high kids. My son is getting 3 F's on his report card and he's never had these grades in the past...If you want your kid fail this is the school for you Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/06/07
I do not believe the principal or teachers are very fair at this school. They are only interested in the kids whom they don't have to work with as much. Needless to say, My kids no longer attend Northbrook School and if I can help it, No one in my family will ever attend this school as long as the Principal
... Read more remains there. Northbrook is going downhill by extending her authority. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/21/07
All of my children 3 girls 1 son (with autism) attended Northbrook School and I think they are wonderful, The teachers, The teacher helpers and the Principal's. Having a son with Autism is not a fun thing, But having the help to get through it is wonderful. I really think they do an outstanding Job.....
... Read more Now my grandchildren have a excellent school to go to..Thank you Northbrook School. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/07
I have nothing but good things to say about Northbrook School and I belive that I am receiving a quality education. The sixth grade teachers are really helping us kids reach our full potential. They make everything clear and easy to understand. They always find easy ways to help us remember important
... Read more information. All teachers have excellent control over the students, but we are no longer treated like kindergartners and given a much needed sense of freedom while still getting work done. Also this year I have better understood science than ever before because of our thoughtful hands-on activities.( Read less
* 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.
Student enrollment:
800
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
41
Number of classrooms:
3
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Mendota schools — Northbrook School is located at 1804 Guiles Ave, Mendota IL 61342. 1804 Guiles Ave is in the 61342 ZIP code in Mendota, IL The school district for Northbrook School is the Mendota Cmty School District 289. Northbrook School is a Public school that serves grade levels 4 - 8.
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