Immanuel Christian Academy

Your child will get a great foundation for the next step up in their educational journey here at WPS and all of the teachers are enthusiastic about their jobs, which makes absorption better for the young students.

Hillside Elementary School, Illinois has failed to provide a safe and structured learning environment. A student with a well-documented history of severe behavioral issues has been placed in a general education classroom without warning to the teachers. This student refuses to follow instructions, becomes aggressive when asked to complete classwork, and has violently damaged school property on countless occasions. The lack of transparency from the school put both the students and teachers in a harmful situation, leaving them traumatized.No teacher or student should be subjected to such disruptive and dangerous behavior. Placing a student with severe behavioral disorder in a regular classroom without proper support is irresponsible and may even violate legal protections for students and staff. Hillside Elementary, Hillside, IL must take immediate action to ensure a safe learning environment for all.

This school is again really amazing. They truly care for and assist their students and how they really help them shine. My child has really changed and became much more confident in her abilities and has improved greatly academically.

As a public school teacher and a parent of two young children, I can’t say enough good things about DP. Both of my kids (one entering 1st grade and one in pre-K) are thriving, thanks to the school’s incredible early childhood program. Mrs. Martin is truly the preschool whisperer. Her calm and patient approach has been a gift to our family. When my oldest struggled to adjust, Mrs. Martin took the time to really get to know her, met her where she was emotionally, and taught her the social-emotional skills she needed to succeed. By the end of the year, she had grown so much, both academically and personally. Mrs. Caruso, the pre-k teacher, has so much love in her heart and it is felt deeply by my children. Miss Caruso, the kindergarten teacher, is bursting with creativity and energy. She makes learning fun and exciting, and brings each lesson to life in ways that truly engage the kids. My children absolutely love going to school and come home every day excited to share what they’ve learned. The small class sizes make a big difference in how supported and seen each child feels. The extended care program has also been a huge benefit for our family’s schedule, and the fact that it’s run by the early childhood teachers is an added bonus! Their summer camp is another great program that we love. Both of my kids attended before officially starting school, which gave them a fun “soft start” to get to know the school, teachers, and make friends/meet future classmates. Every summer my kids can’t wait to go back to camp. One of the best parts of our experience has been the community. The families we’ve met are welcoming and many have become close friends we spend time with outside of school. Every single family cares about DP and the children in it. I recommend checking out DP’s Instagram page to see all the creative and engaging learning experiences happening every day. Overall, DP is truly a special place and we feel so lucky to be a part of it. It has been an incredible experience!