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Does anyone have a child at this school? I am looking a bit more seriously at the privates. This school would not be too far from my work. I have heard both positive and negative regarding Quest but not from any current parents.

Thanks
Sheila

Quest Academy is probably one of the best things that ever happened for my son. We had our 3 children there for a few years until we could no longer afford it. My son was the one who most needed and wanted a school like Quest. The small class sizes and open collaboration between the teacher and students is perfectly suited for the gifted and creative minded students. My son is currently in a charter school in Kane County that allows him to take advanced classes online. He was the first in the school to do this and the school was the first to offer it. I credit alot of my son's love of learning to Quest and the special teachers there. I highly recommend it would still be there if we could afford it. We drove 45 min each way just to attend and it was worth every minute.

The only real problem you might encounter is the politics involved in attending a school like Quest. Many different socio-economic levels to deal with. Sorry sounds like I am rambling


What age are you children?

Bill Dooley

My son is 6 going into first grade he qualifies outright with his FSIQ. He will also qualify for our local public school magnet that begins in third grade. My daughter is going into third grade and would only qualify if they take the GAI. I am not so sure that Quest would be good for her.

Alot of families go to Quest until third grade when the public school gifted programs start up. Many families also only send one child to quest and the other children to other options.