I am also a Freshman at Rich South and I think he school really isn't doing much better...The kids their and shamely the upper classmen can be very out of control! It's sad because they're supposed to be role models for me and other freshman but they really aren't! I feel like if we can get the kids
... Read more in line then that would actually be a great school and i agree about the getting cussed out by random adults...that is true because some teachers really do say and do some things that I don't think is appropiate as a teacher...I know a lot of freshmen who will not be attending this for their sophmore year...Most are tranferring and also the school is wayyyyyyyyyyy to overcrowded! It's really ridiculous how I can't even get to my locker without being trampled! You also can't walk the halls without techers and sercurity guards hassling Read less
Posted by a student on 02/25/09
....oh and to respond to parents with comments about violence, your statements are not entirely true. there are not cops at my school everyday, nor is rich south a dangerous place. lack of information, lack of parent involvement, and lack of home training are the reasons as to why false info is being
... Read more told and why rich south has begun to have such a bad rep. since our last principal dr.k has been removed from his position, this school has been doing alright and i belive if people tried to envolve themselves in their childrens lives, then things will start improving at more rapid paces. god bless and have a wonderful day. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/01/09
I am a freshmen student at Rich South. I have all honors classes too but I dont see how we are honors when we are doing the exact same things the regular classes are doing. I dont feel different. The security guards are very aggresive they treat kids however they want. We are constantly getting cursed
... Read more at all day by any random adult. The kids are sooooooooooo bad! they curse at teachers they fight the security guards. We cant even have a basketball game without the police involved. We just really need alot of work Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/08
This school totally lacks the discipline necessary to enable teachers to instruct and engage students. The problem is on the part of which ties the hands of the administration and coddles the students. Last year (06-07)they had suspended after-school detention and only held it on Saturday. By January
... Read more they were so back up, student realize if they'd gotten a detention they probably would never have to serve it. Therefore, students were out of control. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 04/04/08
I am extremely disappointed with the staff at Rich South High School. The PowerSchool was a great addition but many of the teachers won't keep it updated.Trying to contact other staff is nearly impossible. Phone calls are never returned. Rich South has really declined in the last few years.
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/07
I truly believe that they are doing great things for students like myself, who currently attend. While many of the parents believe otherwise, we as students are the ones whose opinions really matter, and my classmates would agree that there are many great aspects about this school. The extracurricular
... Read more activities give students viewpoints on things that students could not receive from a classroom of any school, showing us different careers and actually allowing us to experience some of what is necessary to do those things. Aside from the school itself, the parents of students are very heavily involved in the programs at the school, and when it comes to the grades of the students they are on top of things. Rich South may not be a magnet school, but it is a great school. 'Learners today, leaders tomorrow, and stars for life' the school motto, speaks truth and encouragement to all. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/03/07
Quality academic programs and capable teachers and administers are available for students. Consequently,a number of students are succeding and preparing to attend college or trade school. In addition, some Rich South parents are very much a part of their children's academic progress. Unfortunately,not
... Read more enough are. Overall, lack of parental involvement is a major problem. Students should not be left to make most of their own decisions at the high school level. They need to know from their parents or guardians exactly what is expected of them behaviorally, academically and socially. Children need a lot of guidance and support from their families to succeed. Students lacking the involvement of their parents or guardians tend to be disruptive and impede the progress of other students. When we have more concerned parents, we will have a better school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/06
This school isn't what I expected. I moved from Chicago seven years ago thinking that this would be a great district for my daughter to attend highschool I was sadly mistaken and dissappointed. Every other day the cops where at the school. This school has gotten outrageous with the violence. The teachers
... Read more didn't seem to care if my child passed her classes or not. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/06
So far I have not had any complaints about the school and the teachers seem to be doing a good job. however I do wish that the teacher would call home more if a child is not doing well or not turning in progress reports
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Posted by a parent on 01/10/06
My experience with this school was very bad. I found the last principal not involved and not really caring about anything and the one they have now I find very arrogant and just not willing to listen to anything the parents or students have to say. They also do not investigate complaints made by students
... Read more or parents. To me the students act out because they feel that they have no one to talk to or even mentor them with problems. I tried to get a mentor for my children when they went there and I could not even get a letter, phone call or any respones. When I called to find out what was going on all I got was a 'Someone will contact you soon.' I never was contacted. This school needs a lot of help as soon as possible because it is going down hill fast. Read less
* 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:
1,309
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
106
Number of classrooms:
54
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Richton Park schools — Rich South Campus High School is located at 5000 Sauk Trl, Richton Park IL 60471. 5000 Sauk Trl is in the 60471 ZIP code in Richton Park, IL The school district for Rich South Campus High School is the Rich Township High School District 227. Rich South Campus High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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