| School Name | Address | Phone | Grades | County | Type | District Name |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | 1123 Church St
Glenview, IL 60025 | (847) 724-6990 | PK-8 | Cook | private | |
| Date | Who | Comments |
| 3/16/2010 | student | I just graduated in '09 from OLPH, and even though sometimes I told my self the school was a joke, it really wasn't that bad. i mean there are still a lot of flaws though. for instance, the administration. the principal does not give in to parents' incite and never changes it seems. also, there is a lot of favorism among the main office staff. it seems like they have their own clique or something and that all of their children get all these great little prizes for it. but, the teaching staff was extremely helpful and i feel that i could have not been better prepared by them for high school. but, now that i am at loyola, i realize that many cliques formed. actually just one in particular...the populars. now, you might say that the school has nothing to do with it but thats not true. they never did... |
| 3/6/2010 | student | Hi i went to this school and graduated few years ago.... No offense..... But this school does not teach discipline. It disciplines innocent children including me. This school is all about people who have lots of money and brag about it. If you were popular, you were ok, if you werent, you were tortured and beaten up everyday like me. This is my experience., Your experience may differ if your loaded. |
| 2/26/2010 | other | I agree with what everyone has said about discipline and instilling a strong work ethic. When I got to high school, I noticed that the OL kids, even the ones that got the most detentions, were among the best behaved students in public school classes. If your child has special needs, like I did, I would recommend putting them in public school. OL just doesn't have the resources or commitment to helping students with math and reading disabilities. Also, in response to the cliquey nature of the school, it was like that when I was there. It is really up to the parents as to who becomes friends. So, if you are a working mom, who doesn't have time to join the lady's guild, don't expect your children to be very popular or to have play dates. |
| 10/4/2009 | parent | The teachers and assistants have been wonderful. They choose to teach at OLPH, knowing that they could command a greater salary elsewhere, because they truly believe in the school's mission. The principal also has been exceptional in many ways. |
| 3/10/2009 | parent | The school's strength is that they teach discipline...if that is what you are looking for in your kid's education. Your child will learn that assignments must be done correctly and in a timely manner. Graduates go on to highschool with a strong work ethic. The elephant in the room is that there is an unacceptable number of marginal teachers on the staff. Weak teachers stay on at OLPH forever. Tests and grading is usually about being able to use memorization skills. Many teachers are unenthusiastic (parent-teacher nights really open your eyes on this topic). Good teachers leave. The administration blames the pay scale, but there are ways to find and reward good teachers in ways other than salary. |
| 3/4/2009 | student | I am na eighth grader who attends OLPH. I love here. I feel that the teachers have perfectly prepared me ofr high school and I feel ready to move on. Even though I can't wait ot go to GBS, I am going to miss OLPH so much! |
| 10/25/2008 | parent | Love it! Excellent school with a principal that truely cares and is not afraid to say no to parents. In this day and age discipline is important. The teachers are wonderful. My children love the school. We could not be happier and love all the school traditions. Thank you OLPH!!! |
| 6/7/2007 | parent | OLPH teachers are committed and do their best, but school administrators are unresponsive to parents' concerns and actively discourage parental involvement in the school while complaining about a lack of volunteer spirit. (After years of having their offers of assistance rejected, parents have apparently thrown in the towel and no longer try to help.) Public meetings between parents and the principal are tense, and everyone goes to great lengths to avoid discussing sensitive issues critical to the future of the school. OLPH lags behind even smaller, less prosperous Catholic schools -- not to mention Glenview public schools -- in the implementation of key technologies such as email and a school website. While OLPH is a good school, it has stopped improving and risks falling behind in the quality of education it provides...especially with respect to key areas such as math, science, and foreign languages. |
| 4/10/2007 | former student | Last year, I attended OLPH and I realized that during my years there I was never happy. I was not happy because I never felt that I got the idiviua attention that I needed. It was a shame to think that if I wanted to be moved up a level my parent's would have to call and complain about me being in the wrong level, and that is just not right. It resulted in me being in the lowest tracks in high school. Also, OLPH tends to be a very 'cliquey' school because somehow everyone seems to be related there, and that results in people being excluded and feeling unwelcomed. |
| 4/10/2007 | student | I am a current student at olph. I see all of these comments and many of them I can relate. See, I'm a eighth grader and I really do enjoy it. I feel a sense of ease when I think about friends I have made as well as the learning process, and how far ahead we really are from those in public school. There are somethings, like the principal-unreasonable,and the detentions- tooo strict. But I went to public school and felt as though we were too free and kids didnt try as hard. Then, I realize that its not the principal or discipline enforcers, but the teachers that provide so much inspiration to me and encourage us to be children of the future. Anywhere you will find teachers that you do not agree with but these teachers spend most of their time worrying about us and who we'll end up being. |
| 9/14/2006 | parent | As a parent, I am disappointed. Academically the school is inferior to the public schools, especially in math and science, as shown by test scores. Curriculum guides are not provided to the parents or published. Communication with administrators and teachers is discouraged by not providing phone numbers, e-mail addresses and discouraging parents to enter the building. Students are tracked beginning in Grade 3. An 8 year old may have four different teachers. Each teacher has 100 students. There is not one teacher to get to know your child and teach to his/her potential. Turnover for the faculty is huge, cannot compete with the public school salaries. Teachers come from college and leave after a few years of experience. The school focuses on negative reinforcement with detentions beginning in 4th grade. The Principal is not open to suggestions or change, is defensive and encourages parents to leave if unhappy. |
| 5/24/2006 | parent | OLPH provides a solid well-rounded education background. OLPH students are the best students on the field, in the classroom, or on the stage when they enter high school. As an alum and a current parent of an OLPH student, I am pleased with the curriculum offered, and couldn't be happier with the teachers. The traditions that took place when I was a student still continue (Roundball, Variety Show, Musicale etc). |
| 1/27/2006 | parent | This is our last year at OLPH, our youngest is in 8th grade and graduating soon. I am so thankful to this school. My children were very well prepared for highschool (and life). Our oldest is graduating from UIC this spring with her degree in education and credits OLPH for her love of learning. Thanks for everything OLPH, we'll miss you! |
| 1/16/2006 | parent | We are new to the OLPH community this year; and although the school is quite large, it has an overwhelming sense of community. From the teachers and staff to the family mentoring program, we have felt so welcomed. While the academic standards seem very rigorous, the teachers have been very generous with their time. They come early and stay late to help students who are struggling. We've only been here a short time, but I've already seen a real change in our daughter. She has become more independant and responsible with her school work. She knows there is a consequence for what she does, or does not do; and that seems to motivate her. I love this approach. It's amazing what a little accountability can do. Thank you OLPH! |
| 11/7/2005 | parent | My son has attended OLPH since Kindergarten and he is in 8th grade now. Overall, my son, my husband and I have been very satisfied with the program at OLPH. The curriculum is tough, but I believe he will be well prepared for high school next year. One issue that I have with OLPH is that there are probably around 1,000 students enrolled. Some of my son's classes during the years have been very large - too large sometimes for the teachers to get to know the students on an individual basis. My son is on the quiet side and sometimes those kids are swept aside and the more rowdy and rude kids get the attention. One other comment about OLPH - the art program is substandard to say the least. I'll just leave it at that. |
| 2/19/2005 | parent | We are disappointed in the Principal's overall lack of compassion and seemingly genuine lack of concern for many of her students. A number of teachers we personally have encountered have admitted to teaching through fear based techniques...saying that if the students are afraid of them it keeps the class in control. Unfortunately, this tactic is not conducive to teaching sensitive children. |
| 1/30/2005 | parent | I have a child in 1st grade at OLPH and we're thinking of pulling her out. While we love the Catholic education and the sense of personal responsibility the kids get at OLPH, the school is just too big. Perhaps because of that, new families (like us) are just not welcomed. Also, there's a large contingent of parents that attended OLPH and they all stick together. No one ever reciprocates with playdates and my daughter hasn't been invited to one birthday party this year, although she invited the entire class to hers. I have tried to volunteer at the school numerous times and my phonecalls have literally been unreturned. The teachers are good here and academically, the school seems fine, although there's no language program. Overall, though, we are very disappointed with the school and looking for a smaller school with a more nurturing environment. |
| 11/20/2004 | parent | I dislike this school a lot. It does not the style to bring students together. They should make this a smaller school so they can be more social and know everyone. |
| 8/25/2003 | parent | I love the discipline and structure of olph. The children have a strong sense of responsibility to behave in a respectable manner and are held accountable for their actions. Also,the activities throughout the year really bring the students together and add to a sense of family. |
