I am in high school at Keith and i think you all diserve the truth. many things are not enforeced as many of the other reviews have stated. the few people that see keith as the only thing that could compare to the hand of God himself are boastful because of a personal experience. as a whole i have
... Read more seen very few people that can say 100% or even 50% that they believe it is the best school. parents are raving about this school constantly, but the truth is... they do not attend the school. it may have been the best when they attended, but in its present state, it does not even have air conditioning. its closely delapidated state makes it one of my least favorite places to be for 8 hours a day. The family atmosphere is the only thing i can approve here as great at keith. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/06/09
Keith School is a fantastic college prep school. The teachers are excellent and the small class size contributes to a close-knit student body. With few exceptions, the students are self motivated and very responsible, allowing leniency in policy. It is generally accepted in the community that, academically,
... Read more this is by far the best school around. If you are looking for a sports school - don't come here. Sports can be enjoyed by all here but this is not the driving force for these mostly academic students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/09
i am a student attending keith right now. i am going into high school next year and i dont know what to do. I have a FEW good friends. the reason why i say few is because the classes are sooooooo small it is impossible. i have known these same people from kindergarten. i don't really want to go to Keith
... Read more next year becuase it is too small. i would like to have a real high school experience. the teachers at Keith are great. But, if you are looking for a disciplinary school, it is not one bit keith. Keith is a school where you can do anything you want and easily, easily get out of it. the athletics are very undeveloped. the spanish department is semi-acceptional. the french department is great. the music is great. drama outstanding. mathematics are very good. science is kind of poor. social studies is good. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/07/09
Best School there is. Keith is one of the most Prestigious schools in the USA and if you want your child to get into a great college this is the school to go to. It prepares them for new challenges and levels of learning.
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Posted by a parent on 11/28/08
I definitely recommend this school to any family. I am so pleased with the education my 2 children are getting. When my daughter started 1st grade she was one of the only kids who could not read and her teacher worked with her extra hard and got her a special reading coach to get her caught up and
... Read more within 3 months she was reading at a 3rd grade level. All of the parents and faculty are extremely kind and genuinely care about your child. The teachers do an excellent job of keeping you informed of your childs behavior and academics. I have never had any problems with any teacher and nor has my children. Also there is a great deal of ethnic diversity if you are thinking your child might not fit in. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/13/08
Our family is thrilled with education our son is getting at Keith. Small classes, individual attention for both parents and students, FANTASTIC teachers that are responsive to any request and a lot less red tape you find at other schools. The business office is very good at keeping our family informed
... Read more and the environment is like a second family to us. Definitely worth it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/08
I do not recommend Keith School for certain kids. At parents teacher comference the teacher told me my daughter has'nt been doing well for two weeks. We are talking about an AB student. Yet this teacher never picked up the phone to call me, or email me. In speaking to my daughter's teacher I could see
... Read more an individual who could careless weather she learned or not. When this teacher told me my daughter wan't doing most of her work in class. I asked her what was she doing. Her responds 'I don't know'. I had reservations about Keith from the very begining. The astophere is cold as ice. Lower school head master will walk right by and not speak. Sometimes we as minorities want the best for our children and we think certain schools will give us that high quality education. Remember not all teachers want to teach every kid. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/10/08
This is a pretty good school, but the students can be very mean to one another. When visitors come, often times the students will automatically decided whether they like them or not, and their fate is sealed. There seem to be two different groups of people-- the smart ones, who come because they want
... Read more a good education, and the outright obnoxious people who talk and complain every second and to get out of doing homework. On the other hand, the teachers are GREAT. For the most part, they are very involved and kind. If you want to come to this school, visit first. See if you fit in with any group of people. If you don't, certain students will not make your time happy... Read less
Posted by a student on 02/10/08
I am not happy with the performance of the school, I know keith is known to be for above average students, but lately I am seeing that the science textbooks are too elementary and the students are not as hardworking compared to other schools
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Rockford schools — Keith Country Day School is located at 1 Jacoby Pl, Rockford IL 61107. 1 Jacoby Pl is in the 61107 ZIP code in Rockford, IL Keith Country Day School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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