2184 Avalon Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

For context of my review, I am a recent alum that is now in college. It has great academic opportunities: various AP courses in various subjects, college prep advisors, etc. However, the school culture is also competitive. There is a feeling of "if you aren't taking several AP classes, you aren't smart". Comparing classes, grades, and college choices with peers is normal and in some cases harmful. Stevenson is pretty safe, only a few incidents that I know of when I was a student. The advisors are not great, so I would suggest students to look at what path they want to take (ex: not all colleges need 4 years of science, but might need 4 years of social studies). I think that I was well prepared for college, several of my classes that I took freshman year I found easier than the courses I took at Stevenson. The good thing about Stevenson being so large is that there are lots of clubs and ways to get involved socially. There are also various cultural clubs and events for those who want to take part. I look back fondly at my time at Stevenson, but know that extreme competitiveness socially, academically, and in sports is normal here.

I like the teacher's skills and school's organization, clean and safety.

6-7th grade is pretty chill, not much homework at all and every student is just playing games because they have laid-back interactive teachers and an engaging curriculum so they are not overloaded with anything and can find a free school-life balance. 8th grade is where you crash out. Especially if you have an advanced track child on Pre-calc at Stevenson or Geometry. There are some teachers who are especially strict or condescending towards students (there is one specific teacher I doubt even likes children in general) and there WILL be loads of homework. They tell you it’s to prepare for high school, which is true in a sense, but they did not prepare me for 8th grade. However, I do appreciate the competitiveness and well rounded curriculum which drives students to work harder and at an above state average level for an easier path to success at Stevenson. Hope this school reconsiders some of the Science teachers… Thanks, coming from a past alumni