Preschool

GBN Preschool is a high school laboratory preschool located within Glenbrook North High School.

Our program gives Glenbrook North students the opportunity to observe and interact with preschool-aged students a part of their Child Development class. In addition to Mrs. Roer, high school students rotate throughout the day to assist.

Our program reflects how children learn and develop a multitude of skills in the areas of: literacy and language development, mathematical, logical and scientific thinking; social and emotional relationships; and through music and art. The program provides the preschool child with a great deal of individual attention, various stimulating materials, and exciting activities through experiences and friendship.

We have developed an enrichment component to the preschool program that has been beneficial to both our littlest Spartans as well as our high school students and staff. We have combined the many talents of our school community by working with various departments, i.e. math, science, choir, band, english and world languages.

Classroom tours are by appointment only. To schedule a classroom visit and meet the teacher, please contact Mrs. Roer.

Join us for our preschool Open House!

When

Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where

2300 Shermer Rd., Northbrook
Please enter at door GG. The preschool classroom is C115.

Who

To participate in the GBN preschool program enrollment lottery for the 2025-26 school year, attendance of both the parent and student enrolling are required at the open house.

Key Dates

February 1, 2025 - the enrollment lottery begins online
February 19, 2025 - notifications of selcted students will be sent out

About the GBN Preschool

Session

Curriculum

Our curriculum is play-based with a focus on curricular areas and socialization. Along with the development of core academics such as reading, writing, science and math, we focus on the development of social skills and conflict resolution. We practice effective interpersonal problem solving techniques, like using our words, not our hands when upset and practicing effective positive communication.

Each year, the Preschool Teacher creates themes based on Kindergarten preparation, interest of the students and secular holidays. Each theme contains math, reading, writing, science, social studies and art as well as cooking activities that align with the Illinois Early learning Standards.

Special Events

We go on several in-school and off campus field trips each school year. The Grove, Wagner Farm and Kohls Museum are a few of our favorites! We also invite guest speakers to visit our classroom, including, firefighters, police officers, the high school nurse, storytellers, and more!

The high school drama class always invites us to various plays throughout the school year as well. It is always fun to see some of our favorite fairy tales and classic childhood stories come to life.

Holidays are always special at the GBN Preschool too! From trick-or-treating, Thanksgiving Feast, and the Winter Music Assembly, to exchanging Valentines, we always have so much fun!

Joining

Joining

Registration

Registration for the fall semester of the 2025-26 school year begins February 1, 2025.

To sign-up, families must complete the interest form by noon on February 16, 2025. There is a $100 non-refundable registration fee. Following the closing of the sign-up form, the lottery drawing will take place. Families chosen will be notified by email of the next steps.

Interest Form

Enrollment

All students must be 3 years old by September 1st of the enrolling school year and potty-trained. Our class is a mix of 3, 4 and 5 year old students. All enrollment is full-time. We do not offer part time enrollment.

Tuition

Tuition fee for the 2025-26 school year is pending.

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