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Education

Quality education is a priority in Rolling Meadows.

Knowledgeable, caring faculty, active school boards, and involved parents work together to provide an academic environment conducive to learning.

A well-rounded curriculum emphasizes traditional as well as contemporary learning skills to prepare students for the future.

Community Consolidated School District 15—the third largest elementary school district in Illinois—serves a diverse population of all or parts of seven communities in Palatine Township: Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, South Barrington, Arlington Heights and Schaumburg.

The mission of Community Consolidated School District 15 is “to produce world-class learners by building a connected learning community.” Schools, teachers, administrators and support staff work together to ensure that all District 15 students receive the highest quality of educational opportunities that will not only enable them to meet or exceed state academic standards, but will also prepare them for success in future educational and career endeavors.

Nearly 13,000 kindergarten through eighth grade students attend the district’s 20 schools (15 elementary, four junior highs and one alternative school). Six are in Rolling Meadows: Kimball Hill, Central Road and Willow Bend Elementary Schools; Carl Sandburg and Plum Grove Junior High Schools; and Conyers Learning Academy, the district’s alternative school. Students come from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic/cultural backgrounds—district data shows that more than 70 languages or dialects are spoken in students’ homes.

The district currently employs just over 2000 people, more than half of which are teachers or substitute teachers. District 15 teachers average more than 14.2 years of classroom experience, nearly 84 percent hold master’s degrees and 81 teachers currently on staff are certified by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards—the highest teaching credential available.

In 2003, District 15 became one of only a handful of public school districts nationwide to receive the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award—the nation’s highest honor for quality and performance excellence. Nine of the district’s schools—including Willow Bend, Carl Sandburg and Plum Grove in Rolling Meadows—have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence or No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools.

For more information on the district or individual schools, please visit the District 15 website at www.ccsd15.net.

A recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, Rolling Meadows High School also has earned the distinction of being named one of the “Best Schools in the Nation” by U.S. News and World Report, and has been selected by the Illinois State Legislature as one of the most outstanding high schools in the state. It serves the eastern side of the city and is one of six high schools in District 214. The culturally diverse student body consists of nearly 2,000 students from three communities. The school has been organized into a 4x8 block schedule and incorporates freshman core teams and a seminar program. A wide array of educational opportunities exist for students, including college preparatory courses, an extensive fine and applied arts program and school-to-work explorations. Rolling Meadows also offers a plethora of co-curricular activities, and its newspaper and yearbook, along with the WildStang robotics team, Winter Color Guard and debate team, have received numerous regional and national awards.

William Fremd High School, a recognized Blue Ribbon school, is located in neighboring Palatine and serves the western area of Rolling Meadows. More than 95 percent of graduates continue on to higher education. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum, advanced placement opportunities, summer school and a broad sports program. The school is affiliated with local businesses through the Northwest Suburban Education to Careers Partnership—a leader in Tech-Prep programs.

Nearby parochial and private schools include St. Colette Elementary School, Christian Liberty Academy, Creative Children’s Academy, Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Peter’s and St. Viator High School. Several preschools and day care centers are also situated throughout the immediate area.