The Children's School
Tel:
(708)484-8033
- 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.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 106 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Children's School places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 106 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 26% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 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. |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,750 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | 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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