St Colette School

3940 Pheasant Drive

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

32 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on May 10, 2019

Hi. I just wanted to let parents know that the principal that was mentioned poorly in some of the reviews is GONE. St. Colette School has been revitalized under new leadership!
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2018

Overall, St. Colette is a gem. So happy to have found this school.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2016

Even though the teachers are awesome, there is usually less communication between the school and parents. If you try to call the office, the responding lady is super busy to listen to your request. Also, the school has no standards or criteria for admission. Irrespective of what age the kid is or what time he/she is enrolling in the class, they will allow it.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2014

I had three children attend St. Colette over a 12 year period. First pre-k through 5th grade I do not believe a parent could ask for better: small classes, caring teachers, and an involved parent community. Your child will learn, and be a part of a caring community. In the grades of 6-8, the school does lack many of the resources available in the public schools. But the core education is still solid, and that is proven by the high performance of St. Colette students in H.S. One of my children had special needs, and had to attend the public system for half of his years (Willow Bend and Central Road), so I was exposed to both systems. For K-8, the focus must be core education, and building strong young identities St. Colette excels in these important tasks.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2013

Not sure who saw what with the principal grabbing a child but that is NUTSO!!! Unless that child was in harms way, she would never do anything of the sort. She is a very dedicate principal, coach, and teacher. My children LOVE this school! The teachers are SO dedicated. The parent involvement EXCELLENT!
Submitted by other on October 07, 2012

The principal is just awful. How her higher ups allow her to treat the children the way she does is beyond me... yelling and screaming while she's teaching, grabbing them by the arm, etc. She should be fired.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2011

St. Colette IS THE MOST AMAZING SCHOOL EVER!! I can't say enough great things about this school. I have help in recruiting efforts! I only sing the praises in the products I most believe in and I believe St. Colette! The teachers are the most hard working, dedicated, compassionate, and they go way above and beyond the call of duty!! My oldest daughter has florished at this school!! My 8 year old has be learned so much and I believe she will go are far thanks to the attention she receives from her teacher! I have one in preschool and her vocabulary has grown by leaps and bounds while she is attending St. Colette. I can't wait to have my baby at St. Colette! I especially love the principal! She is the most caring and compassionate person I have ever met. If you are a highly opinionated person use to be in charge and not working well in teams then yes you will have a hard time with the principal. Otherwise, she does a great job and gives the school so much of herself.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2011

My child is far from graduating, but I'm not looking forward to that day. I'm going to miss this school, especially the teachers, so much! I've only been here a few years, but so far I've liked every teacher-they are great at sending out newsletters, returning calls, responding to emails (even on weekends). 003
Submitted by other on July 16, 2011

The school community is the best aspect of St. Colette. The teachers, staff, and principle really care about the individual growth of each student. The classes themselves grow very close because classmates stay together in each grade. The kids who play with blocks together in kindergarten eventually become lab partners in science classes in 7th grade. The curriculum is standard, with additional classes on Catholicism, Catholic values, tolerance, and world religions. Compared to other schools in the area, St. Colette's mathematics program is not as rigorous. Foreign language courses are introduced into the curriculum at sixth grade, one year earlier than local public schools. This is good, however the rigor of the foreign language program itself is weak. Teachers will provide additional instruction and tutoring to those students who wish to advance above and beyond the national average (or whose parents make such advancement a priority), free of charge. Again, the personal interest in each student is evident, and the success of each student is of highest priority.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2011

St. Colette is a phenomenal school. The staff members at St. Colette are dedicated and selfless individuals who truly value quality education and strive on a continual basis to ensure the students achieve excellence. The dedication demonstrated by the teaching staff, day after day, at this school is unparalleled in my experience. I cannot say enough about St. Colette; the teaching staff have played a fundamental role in grooming and refining my child and have been a huge asset in every sense of the word - 003
Submitted by other on June 06, 2011

I went to St. Colette for 9-yrs and remember begging my parents to let me go to a pubilc junior high... looking back I'm glad they didn't. Since St. Colette is a smaller school, the teachers were much more attentive to EACH student when compared to the public schools in the area. Here students are forced to get along and work together because of its size and its influence on the community. Today I am an engineer and use teamwork every day. I know that in schools today, bullying is a major issue. I don't believe that is something that can ever be completely done away with (lets face it, kids are mean) but I felt that at St. Colette it was definitely taken very seriously by the staff members. I was definitely disciplined for some of my misconduct toward other students, as I should have been. In addition to being disciplined, good moral behavior was ALWAYS re-enforced and that was important for me in understanding acceptance of anothers differences. Its true that St. Colette is a bit out-dated, but where it lacks in the technological equipment.. it more than makes up for in true desire to educate the students. 003
Submitted by other on June 06, 2011

I have been here 6 years and I love it ever since. It is the greatest school for every one. I like all the assemblys and funraisings we have at St. Colette. Trackathon and field day are the best activities I like. I look forward in to finish 8th grade. 003
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2011

Great school-fantastic teachers. The building could use updates. They still use old chalkboards and their wall maps are old (USSR is on some) and falling apart. 003
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2011

The teaching staff on the whole was very good- School Principal is lacking in leadership and disciplinary skills.
Submitted by other on May 12, 2011

I was a student at St. Colette School for nine years and i had a pretty good expirience. The teachers were very helpful throughout the years. Overall this school is great. 007
Submitted by other on May 08, 2011

I graduated from St. School awhile ago. The friendships I made there have been "forever" friendships. Rolling Meadows.... I forgot 005!
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2011

I am a parent with children in the school. The teachers at St. Colette are excellent! Each one gives their "all" to the students. The teachers also attend many parish activities, even though they belong to different parishes. I don't think that my children would get a better education anywhere else. 005
Submitted by other on May 07, 2011

I wouldn't have rather gone anywhere else for my first 10 years of schooling. The parish has remained a part of my family ever since. -003
Submitted by other on April 30, 2011

I spent a wonderful 10 years at St. Colette. All the teachers were very hands on with us and very caring. They ensured that we got the most out of our education. The smaller class size helps to develop friendships that will last forever. 006
Submitted by other on April 22, 2011

This school has provided me with the foundation of my education and so much more. The enviroment at St.Colette encourages and supports students. Throughout my eleven years there, I always received the message that I could reach any goal I set. The teachers and staff were always willing to go out of their way and help out to meet my specific needs. When I required a more rigorous math program, the school provided me with a tutor go at a faster rate, free of charge. Because of this enviroment I have done exceedingly well in highschool. While many other students found it daunting to join new clubs or classes, I was confident in being in these situations because of the mentality I gained as a student at St. Colette.