Give your child the gift of progressive education. The Children`s School fosters a love of learning and critical thinking skills through an age-appropriate curriculum based on the children`s unfolding curiosity.
Small classes emphasize project-based learning in a relaxed environment that supports the achievement of all local and state curriculum goals.
In-depth ongoing student assessment replaces letter grades and standardized tests.
This brings out the full potential in each individual child.
For the 2018-2019 academic year the tuition for grades K-5 is $9,785 and for 6-8 $11,630. A $500 Activity Fee is also required for grades K-4 while the fee is $900 for grades 5-8. This fee covers all field trip expenses, cost of swimming program, and more.
Christina Martin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Admissions Associate
Pamela Freese, Director of Adm
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Chess Club, Running Club, Spanish I
Arts and Music Programs: Kids Project, Pottery - Wheel Throwing and Hand Building
School Notes
Give your child the gift of progressive education. The
Children`s School fosters a love of learning and critical thinking
skills through an age-appropriate curriculum based on the
children`s unfolding curiosity.
We work every day to honor children`s voices, to demonstrate
the joy in learning, and to advance each student in
their abilities and skills. Our talented, dedicated
faculty is adept at guiding our children to think critically,
to ask questions, and to take responsibility for their own
learning. Our small classes emphasize project-based learning
in a relaxed environment that supports the achievement of all local
and state curriculum goals
We choose on-going individual assessment of each child`s
learning progress and potential, and do not use standardized tests
or letter grades.
Children learn in a way that honors their voices and helps them
make sense of the world around them. Our curriculum incorporates a
social justice focus with the goal of creating active participants
in democratic society, honoring all viewpoints and needs to find
innovative solutions to community challenges.
Take a look through our website and visit our campus. Learn
more about the philosophy of progressive education, about the
projects in our classrooms, and about who we are as a community of
learners. Or, join us for an Open House on the first
Friday of every month during which you can meet current
and prospective parents, tour the school, and experience our
classrooms in action. Please feel free to contact us if you
have questions or would like more information.
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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $9,458 for elementary schools and $16,125 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
