Cherokee Elementary School

As in many schools, there are really qualified and enthusiastic teachers and then those who teach out of a book or need to move on. The curriculum is not very stimulating and the math program sends most families to Kumon or tutoring for support. The administration is wonderful until you question something or have a valid concern that they do not want to address.
--Submitted by a parent

After sending two of our children here we felt they recieved an adequate education. The Junior high is better.
--Submitted by a parent

This is our 3rd year at Cherokee. The school is fine if you do not need any questions answered by the admin. The teachers are good but level of challenge is not there. We miss our old school and feel it is OK here.
--Submitted by a parent

Tremendous level of parent involvement. Average curriculum and poor program for gifted due to recent changes. Extracurricular is impressive but would prefer better academics. Bullying is a problem this year.
--Submitted by a parent

The middle school is great in Lake Forest. The K-4 program lacks a strong program for gifted or advanced students. We found it very disappointing.
--Submitted by a parent

I moved my grandchildren from Highland Park to Lake Forest this year. My granddaughter has extra minutes of special services due to her learning issues. She has blossomed in the caring and educational environment. I have been a teacher for 39 years. I can't tell you how happy I am with the teachers, principal, etc. They have provided support in all areas of the children's lives. Thank you.
--Submitted by Martha Hershenson, a teacher