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ndlessimages May 13, 2013


Hello! I'm relocating to Chicago from Atlanta and my two children have been taking Chinese classes in school for 2 years. I am having a hard... More » 

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milawillis May 18, 2013


link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDgQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2F... More »

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Reloacting from Beijing


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Jayavanjani April 8, 2013


Hi I have 2 kids one elementary and second a High School student. We are relocating to Chicago . They have been in an International /American system.... More » 

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otec494 April 18, 2013


Hi, The city of Highland Park has great schools and is a wonderful community for a child to grow up in. It is located... More »

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All day preschool


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recaecup February 22, 2013


I am looking for an excellent all day preschool program in the Ashburn area...one that is included in an Elementary school public or private, but... More » 

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MagnetMom March 12, 2013


Hi recaecup, Start here: http://www.greatschools.org/preschool/ Type in the zip code and you'll... More »

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relocating from Australia


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plywood August 2, 2012


Our family is relocating from Australia to Chicago next year. Our children will be in grades 1 and 2. Currently we live in a regional area and... More » 

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yunk03 January 6, 2013


There is a wonderful community near the city its called Park Ridge,Il it has one of the best school systems in our area.Walking... More »

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StruwCrew February 20, 2013


I am a high school teacher who has lived in and taught in several districts in the area. I have also, ironically, studied... More »

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Relocating from Chinese, Looking for a school for my 1st grader in April, 2013.


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imsherrywang December 18, 2012


My husband and I will work in Feinberg School of medicine, Northwestern University as visiting scholars in April, 2013. My daughter can not speak... More » 

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MagnetMom January 7, 2013


Hi imsherrywang, and welcome to the GreatSchools Chicago Community. Make sure you talk to the Northwestern University... More »

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raisedwolves January 27, 2013


Ogden Elementary School. this would be a wonderful school for your daughter. Tell the principle that Theresa sent you.... More »

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16 year old son?


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mommy1977 January 3, 2009


how do i win back my 16 yr.old son from the streets and drugs? he is out of control i look into his eyes and all i see is my little boy scared,... More » 

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kellydg January 9, 2013


hello mommy 1977 dont loose hope find out if theres military programs that you can enlist him in or if not find out if... More »

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kellydg January 9, 2013


DONT LOOSE HOPE THERE SHOULD BE PROGRAMS LTHAT HAVE DRUG SUBSTANCE ABUSE HELP WHICH WILL SEND HIM AWAY AND THEY CAN PROVIDE... More »

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Choosing between St. Pascal and St. Barts (portage park) as pre-school for 3 yr old from non-catholic family?


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meastewa November 18, 2012


We are open to our daughter learning about religion but are not practicing Catholics ourselves. Is either school more open to accepting children... More » 

Has anyone had experience with Vaughn Occupation High School?


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ms_j80 November 7, 2012


Has anyone had experience with Vaughn Occupation High School? My special needs son has mild cognitive impairment and this school states that is... More » 

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alixdani November 10, 2012


No personal experience with Vaughn, however I know a lot of ppl in special education and have heard great things about... More »

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Choosing between Galileo and Murray


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MoniG1 August 13, 2012


My son attends Galileo and has recently been accepted to Murray. Both schools has great school ratings of 8. Murray is closer to home but has... More » 

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MagnetMom August 24, 2012


Hi MoniG1, What made you apply to the other school? Were you looking at curriculum, or special programs? How... More »

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joaniewright September 7, 2012


Hi MoniG1, Did you decide on a school .Just interested how it turned out and what you decided. I, too live near Murray,... More »

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Help! My family is moving this Summer to Chicago and I have no idea how to look for a school or how the magnet school enroll...


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schmite7854 June 18, 2012


need help finding a school for my 1st grader, moving to Chicago this Summer so we don't have any applications in etc...

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shayaanp July 29, 2012


Hi we live in australia , and are planning to move to chicago, i am looking for a prive school which is best in terms... More »

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schoolsparrow August 26, 2012


Make sure you live in the attendance boundaries of a good public neighborhood school, then you can apply to all the magnet... More »

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