Rush Day School

2150 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60612-0606
Tel: (312)942-6627
Grades: 1 - 9 | 33 students
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Rush Day School, founded in 1967, is a not-for-profit therapeutic school offering education and treatment for autism spectrum and emotionally disabled children ages six to fourteen. Some of the children may also have another neurologically based disorder, a learning disability or a speech and language disorder that require clinical and educational intervention. The goal for each student is to return to a less restrictive school environment. The majority of our students return to a public or private school in regular education with support.

School Overview:
Rush Day School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 9
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1967
Student Body
Total Students 33 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 47% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 8 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes $284.11 a day from time of enrollment, and can change yearly due to State Regulations.

School Notes:

  • Some highlights of the Rush Day School include:
  • A strong academic program — Curriculum is aligned with the Illinois State Standards and a child’s home school district.
  • Certified special education teachers provide individualized and group academic instruction in classrooms of up to eight students. A resource teacher provides additional support for individual students both inside and outside of all classrooms as needed.
  • Psychiatric nurses design individualized behavior management plans for each student. They collaborate with child psychiatrists and other physicians regarding diagnosis, medication monitoring and reduction of symptoms.
  • Intensive therapeutic services including individual and family therapy, group therapy with an emphasis on social skills development, and parent groups are provided by a professional and experienced clinical team. This includes a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social workers, and advanced practice nurses.
  • A full-time occupational therapist meets individually with children who require services based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and consults with the classroom teams. A focus for treatment may include sensory integration.
  • We offer art therapy and a wide range of other art programs including music, drama, improvisation and photography as part of a fine arts curriculum.
  • A learning disabilities specialist and board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist provide weekly consultations.

Nearby Schools:

Rush Day School
Gr. 1-9 | 0 mi. away
Children Of Peace School/st. C
Gr. PK-8 | 0.3 mi. away
Chicago Hope Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Children Of Peace School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Children Of Peace
Gr. PK-5 | 0.5 mi. away
Uic Children's Center-ii
Gr. PK-K | 0.5 mi. away

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