Heather Hill Elementary School

1439 Lawrence Crescent

School District

Flossmoor 161
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 18, 2023

My experience at this school was a bit dramatic and judge mental. I joined at the last grade level and yes there’s some pretty nice teachers. But no, most students aren’t really that nice. They assume a lot about you. Gossip also spreads around quick. So maybe it’s a little in the middle school. No, it’s not perfect. The teachers here are also very passionate about keeping their jobs and learning. The end of the year trips are so fun and enjoyable too. Overall i love this school but something is just about student behavior. In my class, nobody would listen nor stay quiet.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2019

My overall experience at Heather Hill School is an overall 10+. This is my 7th consecutive year at the school. Each year has presented with a more involved experience and I have grown to love all of the teachers, staff, and administration. I encourage every parent to get involved! My children love to see me participate and I believe it has helped me appreciate and understand how I can best support my students academic success at the school and beyond.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2016

Great teachers, solid curriculum and most important there is strong parent involvement! We are a community that cares!
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2015

Heather Hill is a good school. I have been in SD161 for 5 years. I don't believe that one bad teacher spoils the bunch. The teachers are awesome and work hard at educating our childre. The teacher sincerely care about educating the students and want to see them excel. The school has heavy resources in many areas that surrounding community don't. What I will say is lacking is parent involvement. Jump in and see how wonderful the school is and the potential it holds with more parent involvement. I love Heather Hill and will continue to support our wonderful school.
Submitted by other on June 06, 2015

As an active parent with a child currently attending the school, I can say that things are not perfect. With that said - there's no perfect environment anywhere... The net on this school is that we have a great principal and wonderful teachers. School technology is where it needs to be and the environment is safe. The sad thing is that over the past few years there has been a rather nasty undertone that has made its way into the conversation here...This has led to an ugly narrative that things are bad at this school because of the changing demographic (i.e. Black folks have arrived). This is tragic because you've got a lot of active, intelligent and highly educated people of all types here who care VERY much about the achievement of all the kids in the environment. Like in any community, it takes a village and the village is aware of the achievement gap and is ACTIVELY taking action. Good things are happening here and as a dedicated parent and community member, I can assure future residents that simply moving on the 'other side' of the tracks will not guarantee your child a better experience... No matter what, you still need to spend time with your kids to help them learn, it's a parent-teacher partnership - no matter where you go.Be careful who you listen too because this is a great and very safe community to live in. Paying 10k extra in taxes will not guarantee you or your child a better experience.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2014

I wouldn't be surprised if the teachers and principals or friends of the teachers and principals are writing these reviews. The truth shall set us free. This school is NOT all what they're making it out to be. If you don't believe this review, please register your child in this school and see what experience you get out of it.
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2013

I rate my children schooll at a 10 if there is such a rating. I am very pleased to be apart of the Heather Hills family. The principal is outstanding, the staff is wonder and the teacher are the very BEST.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2011

After reading the last review, I have to share my personal experiences from the 2010-2011 school year, as a parent. I brought a serious concern regarding my child's academic experience to the principal. She truly listened to my concern and actively addressed the problem with the teacher. Throughout the year, she kept my child's best interest in mind, while working with me and the teacher. I felt that she valued my concerns and did not jump to the defense of the teacher. She was an advocate for my child. I can't speak for the district administration's involvement because it didn't go that far.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2011

The 2010-11 school year was less than favorable. I think a lot has do with a major turn over in several key administrative positions. The principal didn't show strong leadership with tenured teachers and those with more dominant or aggressive personalities. Issues with those teachers were never brought to resolution, even on the district level. With both the principal and superintendent leaving, it was a disheartening year to have concerns properly dealt with. I have been in the district for 6 years and have many more ahead with multiple children and I am a very active PTO member. I sincerely hope with the new administration, Heather Hill and the district overall will become stronger, more positive and more academically competitive.
Submitted by parent on December 30, 2010

My child has attended Heather Hill for 3 years and I feel the discipline is good. Any concern I have had has been addressed to my satisfaction. I am pleased with the extra help provided if needed in academic areas. I especially like the teacher my child has this year.