421 Appleton Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Since September of this year my third grader has been assaulted almost everyday by two students in his class. They are troublemakers in general, but the abuse of my child in particular has gotten out of hand. This has been escalated up to the superintendent, and has yet to be resolved. I’ve gotten nothing but excuses from the school about why these students can’t be removed from his class, and why they can’t keep him safe. In addition to that, the school is not responsive to my son’s outside counselor. I signed the release for them to work with her, but they won’t return her calls. If your child tends to be a target, they won’t help. I have been advised that it will take a lawsuit to get any real change. So, that is where this is headed. That’s money out of our own pockets on top of the ridiculous property taxes we’re already paying to make this school actually do their job. Do not recommend.

It is a great school!! Though I often feel bad for the teachers because middle schoolers/teenagers are chaotic, annoying, etc. The teachers are great and have led me to have a great middle school experience!!

Our family has attended Aspen for 8 years, and have highly valued the close knit, friendly and positive environment. They have dealt with a variety of learning needs over the years with our children, and have fostered a love for learning and healthy social relationships.

I am not white and moved to VH from a low income neighborhood in Chicago. I'm not even sure why race has anything to do with any of these questions, but the previous commentator seems to want to make it seem like it's an evil white school. I'll tell you, it's not. This school is excellent and coming from a home where my father was an elementary school teacher at CPS I feel as though this school is not only extremely supportive and caring for it's students but goes above and beyond to ensure it's students are treated with respect and taught to be considerate and respectful. I also believe that's it's not the schools responsibility to teach character, it's the parents responsibility. Unfortunately some parents think it's the schools responsibility to raise their child. It's sad. Be a parent and raise your kids.

Equity should not be a category in this review. This is a good school that 7 years ago was a great school. Sadly, equity and all the social emotional focus has infested this school. Fortunately, this is the “new pedagogy” that will quickly pass as it is not sustainable. New board members will be elected and we will get our academics back on track. Currently, it’s ridiculous. But it’s the same everywhere in Illinois due to our current Governor and his very progressive social agenda. This too shall pass.

Excellent teachers. My second and fourth grader are thriving in this school and both of their Spanish is coming along nicely! Wonderful parent involvement!!