I truely believe that Union Ridge school lives up to its great reputation as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence every day. I have always felt that my children were receiving the best that a school can provide. They are as concerned about advancing the gifted children to greater heights as they
... Read more are dedicated to giving additional assistance to all children struggling. We couldn't be happier with this school. It's the main reason why we moved into Harwood Heights> Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/18/07
This is the best public school my kids have attended, the school is the reason I moved into this neighborhood.
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Posted by a parent on 10/18/07
Great school with easy pickups and drop off for parents. School offers after school homework help certain weekdays to help students with tutoring. I would give this school an excellent grade.
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Posted by a parent on 01/25/06
I can't say enough about Union Ridge. My oldest is a gifted 8th grade student and my youngest is hearing disabled with a slight learning disability. I feel that both my children are having their needs met. They are both encouraged and helped to do their best, they are both challenged. I'm very impressed
... Read more with every teacher that I've had contact with. They do not hesitate to pick up the phone and call should something arise that needs my attention and they return my phone calls quickly. We are a National School of Excellence and, believe me, ours kids do come first its not just a saying. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/01/05
I think Union Ridge is a wonderful school it is the best school my family has gone to.
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* In 2006-2007 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and students in grades 4 and 7 in science. The reading and math results are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
601
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
47
Number of classrooms:
34
Arts
Art
Music
Band, Music, Music
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Harwood Heights schools — Union Ridge Elementary School is located at 4600 N Oak Park Ave, Harwood Heights IL 60706. 4600 N Oak Park Ave is in the 60706 ZIP code in Harwood Heights, IL The school district for Union Ridge Elementary School is the Union Ridge School District 86. Union Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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