After ten years at Quest, my daughter finds herself a sophomore in high school. On the plus side, she is the happiest gifted teenager I know. Our main reason for sending her to Quest was for the social aspect, (to protect her from the knowledge that she is freakishly intelligent until she was old enough
... Read more to handle it). Quest did a great job nurturing those needs. Secondly, I wanted to give her a chance to struggle, which she wouldn't have gotten in a public school. Third, her to know herself. In a public school, she'd have only ever been the smart kid. At Quest, she found out that she was funny, kind, and a valued member of the team. Academically, she finds herself in the high honors math classes, but her algebra skills are so splintered, she is failing. The math program needs revamping! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
I must be the first student to review for this school. I have gone to this school for 2 and a half years, and boy am i thankful to be out of there.It has been said before that social integration is a major problem, and that discipline is also a major problem. Its almost as if the teachers don't care!
... Read more I've seen whole classrooms go crazy for almost a whole class period, and the teacher either having no control over the kids, or just not doing anything! To add, the tuition is extremely high for what the students are getting out of this, i.e. the location is in a chain mall, and the building itself is very nondescript. On a positive note, however, there is a great arts program, and you can actually retain the information you're taught, that is, when they teach anything. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/23/08
My child started at Quest Academy last year. The teachers are very nurturing, intelligent, and fair. They really seem to 'get' my child's quirkiness. The administration is in a transition period and I am very pleased with the changes. The students have wonderful 'specials' teachers, especially music
... Read more and art. I am amazed at how the teachers motivate the students. My son can't wait to go to school. The Aftercare Program is very good also. I often hear students begging to stay for aftercare. I highly recommend Quest Academy for gifted children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/07
My child has been at Quest for several years. I have been most impressed with the academic rigor and the creativeness of the school projects. But social integration seems to be undervalued. Also, misbehaviors tend to be chalked up to the 'giftedness' of the child. My child has even commented on the injustice
... Read more of seeing a kid act out repeatedly and not receive any consequences. This school offers a great academic value, but I do worry about the lack of social interaction with peers outside of school, and I don't think that kids behavior should be excused because they are gifted. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/07
Quest has been great for my son: he excels in math, but refuses to perform in language arts. The teachers have been wonderful, working with us to motivate him and help him perform at his potential. Academic subjects are coordinated so that a topic can be covered in its totality. Music, art and drama
... Read more are much more available than in the public schools. Sports are not emphasized, as you would expect at a school for gifted kids. However, sportsmanship, skills, fair play, and fitness are a large part of the gym class curriculum. Parental involvement is a given: if you pay thousands of dollars for an education, you're going to be involved. Personally, I speak to my son's teacher almost every day, touch base with the administration at least twice a month and love being this involved. This school works for us, but is not for every gifted kid. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/07
I would first like to say that Quest is a wonderful school, also that there have been some drastic faculty changes things are running more smoothly.It really is a great school and comfortable environment for learning.
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Posted by a student on 11/10/06
I have three children at Quest, one twice-exceptional. I have found the teachers to be very willing to differentiate, even radically. For my 2e child the teachers and administration have been extremely accomodating, beyond my expectations. It is the child's relationship to the teachers that count,
... Read more and they are happy in this regard, so we are too. Music programs good, art excellent, wish there were more sports programs. High level of parent involvement as one would expect. We drive over one half hour and are paying tens of thousands of dollars in tuition - it is the best fit for our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/06
This school is a disappointment. While the curriculum in and of itself is good, the school is marred by an unauthentic administration (especially the Director of Admission), a hit-or-miss faculty, and subpar extracurriculars. Few students seem to go on to top private high schools and it's located in
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Posted by a parent on 05/07/06
Great school for gifted education. But you must meet the minimum testing levels and be aware of the accelerated program.
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
Excellent variety of subjects and dedicated faculty. Small class size helps with differentiation. Some specials classes seem undeveloped, i.e. Drama for the lower classes: It seems like the school likes to boast its addition to the curriculum but lacks specific dramatic skill teaching or objectives.
... Read more The administration of the school is unauthentic, unapproachable and does not seem able to follow through on promises made to parents. Although the school sings its glories about differentiation and acceptance, I've found that students can behave inappropriately and disrespectfully but are excused by the 'giftedness' which makes them special. Even though every child is different,they are treated the same and any child who has medical conditions, or 'twice gifted' differences will not be nurtured or welcomed. They are too overwhelmed to deal with anything extra. Extracuuricular activities are minimal and lack challenge or enthusiasm. They are provided as 'day care'. Parental involvement is obsessive. Read less
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Palatine schools — Quest Academy is located at 500 N Benton St, Palatine IL 60067. 500 N Benton St is in the 60067 ZIP code in Palatine, IL Quest Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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