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Nurturing gifted minds and fostering a love for learning.
Nestled in Downers Grove, Illinois, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) stands as a beacon of gifted education for bright and curious minds from preschool through eighth grade. Since its founding in 1906, ACS has been dedicated to providing an enriched and accelerated curriculum that nurtures intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. The school's commitment to academic excellence is complemented by a vibrant and supportive community where students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop their talents, and grow into well-rounded individuals. ACS offers a holistic educational experience that extends beyond the classroom. Students engage in a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, performing arts, and a variety of clubs that cater to different interests. The beautiful 11-acre campus provides ample space for outdoor learning and play, fostering a connection with nature. With small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, Avery Coonley ensures that each child receives individualized attention and guidance, empowering them to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. At The Avery Coonley School, the emphasis is on fostering an environment where gifted children can thrive. The challenging curriculum is designed to inspire intellectual growth, while the strong community values character development and collaboration. Parents consistently praise the school's nurturing atmosphere and its ability to prepare students not only for high school but also for a future of leadership and meaningful contributions.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
No recent illness reports for this school in the last 90 days.
Be the first to reportHow does this school handle sickness?
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What parents should know about illness at The Avery Coonley School
This is the community health page for The Avery Coonley School, a school in Downers Grove, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at The Avery Coonley School in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.
On the watchlist this month
- Peak season
Back-to-school season
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- AllergiesVery common
Spring pollen, fall ragweed
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
- Very common
Back-to-school spike
- Red or pink eye whites
- Itchy or gritty feeling
- Watery or yellow discharge
- Common
Year-round, worse in cool months
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Good to knowHow illness usually moves through The Avery Coonley School
Illness at The Avery Coonley School tends to show up first in one group of kids who share the most contact time, then widen out over the following week or two. Parent logs on this page are the earliest visible signal, usually days ahead of any official notice.
- Respiratory bugs peak in the cold months and spread school-wide
- Stomach bugs move quickly through shared bathrooms and lunch spaces
- Skin and eye infections track close contact and shared items
- Most kids are contagious before symptoms are obvious
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to The Avery Coonley School?
Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:
- Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
- On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
- Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
- Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it
Around hereHow illness travels between nearby schools
The Avery Coonley School is one of many schools in Downers Grove tracked on Ickly. September activity around Downers Grove tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60515 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.
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Other schools in Downers Grove
- Belle Aire Elementary SchoolElementary
- Bright HorizonsPreschool
- Downers Grove North High SchoolHigh
- Downers Grove South High SchoolHigh
- El Sierra Elementary SchoolElementary
- Fairmount Elementary SchoolElementary
- First Baptist Christian SchoolSchool
- Henry Puffer SchoolSchool
- Herrick Middle SchoolMiddle
- Highland Elementary SchoolElementary
- Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary
- Indian Trail Elementary SchoolElementary
Also in ZIP 60515
Common questions
What is going around at The Avery Coonley School?
No sickness has been logged at The Avery Coonley School in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.
How does Ickly know what is spreading at The Avery Coonley School?
Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by school and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.
Can I get notified when illness spreads at The Avery Coonley School?
Yes. Follow The Avery Coonley School with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.
How do I log a sick day for my child at The Avery Coonley School?
Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at The Avery Coonley School.
Is The Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove, IL?
Yes. The Avery Coonley School is a school in Downers Grove, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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