794 Old Checker Rd #1
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.

My 6 year old goes here for kindergarten. When she starts she was already read, write knows basic math. Whole year nothing improved academically, whole year she trace her own name. This is unbelievable. She complained about learning nothing and nothing existed there, doesn’t want to go. The papers, works she brings from school is just waste of papers and time nothing could learn from. I feel sorry for my kid. Better to update, improve their curriculum.

Both of my kids attended Ivy Hall school, and my younger one is in the 4th grade. Our experience as parents has been very positive and rewarding. The teachers new with less experience are smart and eager to educate and guide children. The school invests and provides our children with various activities other than studies like art, music etc. We liked that the school gave an opportunity to children to help “special needs kids”.

They don't care about your kids. They force you to do what they want. Some teachers really care and there to help, but others don't care. They look at you like they cannot help , you should give them solutions and the worst part of it that you should solve their problems! I have 2 kids and both of them had issues with this school. Very disappointing!