special advertising section // a tight-knit, service oriented community. Need-based tuition assistance is available.
GEMS World Academy Chicago 350 E. South Water St. Chicago (312) 809-8910 www.gemschicago.org admissons@gemschicago.org
With our expansion to Upper School, there’s never been a better time to join the GEMS family! Schedule your tour today at: gemschicago.org/Parent
German International School Chicago Now enrolling Pre-K through Grade 7 1447 W Montrose, Chicago (773) 880-8812 germanschoolchicago.com
Offering a bilingual education in a supportive, individualized learning environment that nurtures curiosity and creativity while fostering global awareness.
Guidepost Montessori School at Wicker Park
1530 N. Damen Ave., Chicago (773) 663-4732 wickerpark.guidepostmontessori.com Guidepost Montessori is a beautifullyprepared, new preschool opening Fall 2017 in the heart of Wicker Park. Visit us online for more info. at wickerpark.guidepostmontessori.com.
Hyde Park Day School
1980 Old Willow Road, Northfield 6254 S. Ellis,Chicago hydeparkday.org HPDS is the leading school in the Chicago area specializing in students of average to superior intelligence who have learning disabilities. We provide an innovative and comprehensive educational model that helps prepare students for successful transitions to a school in their home community. Our specialized and supportive environment teaches students to be self advocates and gives them the strategies to succeed.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W Ohio St, Chicago (312) 587-1992 http://chicago.cervantes.es/es Children will have the unique opportunity to learn Spanish in a playful and enriching environment through total immersion of language while highlighting each student’s creativity.
Jewish Child & Family Services
Therapeutic Day School and Yeshiva K-12 Joy Faith Knapp Children’s Center 3145 W. Pratt Avenue, Chicago (773) 467.3900 jcfsschool.org Sandra Spicher, Principal The best educational, emotional and therapeutic services for students in grades K-12. Individualized, specialty support, low student-to-teacher ratio, statealigned curriculum and modern facilities.
Kidwatch Plus Educational Child Care 3330 N. Lockwood Ave, Chicago (773) 993-0536 www.kidwatchplus.com
Kidwatch provides educational programs and high quality childcare. We guide children to a positive self-image while building social skills in a group setting.
Back-to-School Education Guide
Little Green Tree House (West Loop/Lincoln Park/ Lakeview)
118 S. Ashland/1929 N Halsted/ 3111 N. Ashland (312) 492-9876 www.littlegreentreehouse.com Immediateenrollment opportunities – call or visit our website to book a tour today!
Northside Catholic Academy Serves grades PK-8 Primary School Campus (PK-4): 6216 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago Middle School Campus (5-8): 7318 N Oakley Ave, Chicago Admissions: (773) 743-6277 www.northsidecatholic.org
Start your child’s path to great learning and discovery at Northside Catholic Academy. We offer a challenging, diversified curriculum within a nurturing environment for grades PK-8.
Pope John Paul II Catholic School
Grades K – 8 (773) 523-6161 4325 S. Richmond St., Chicago www.pjpiischool.com Before & After Care. Financial Aid. 3 & 4 year old Pre-School (Full & Half Day)
Queen of Angels School
2013 Blue Ribbon Award winner Grades PreK (3 yrs.) - 8, extended care 4520 N. Western Ave., Chicago (773) 769-4211 queenofangelschicago.org Julia Byrns Kelly, Principal
Resurrection College Prep High School
7500 West Talcott Avenue, Chicago (773) 775-6616 Ext 129 www.reshs.org Grade 9-12 Mr. Richard Piwowarski, Principal Ms. Connie Castellucci, Director of Enrollment Resurrection College Prep High School is the largest all-girls Catholic, Christian school on the north side of Chicago. Open Houses on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 6-8 pm and Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 1-3 p
Sacred Heart Schools
6250 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago (773) 681-8418 shschicago.org Grades served: K-8 Independent Catholic school for all faiths; single-gender classrooms on coed campus; free after school care; bus service to several neighborhoods; Kindergarten Early Decision option.
St. Benedict Preparatory School
3 & 4 year old Preschool – Grade 8 Before & After School Care Available 3900 N Leavitt St., Chicago (773) 539-0066 www.stbenedict.com Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School
St. Josaphat School
2245 North Southport Ave, Chicago (773) 549-0909 www.stjosaphat.net Comprehensive education for Pre-K-8th grade. A welcoming community where children are Enlightened to discover God, Empowered to thrive as they Excel to meet the challenges as future leaders.
St. Mary of the Woods
Preschool-8th Grade 6959 N. Hiawatha Ave, Chicago (773) 763-7577 smowschool.org Mary Yamoah, Principal National Blue Ribbon School
FOREIGN LANGUAGE Intercultural Montessori Historic Oak Park (708) 848-6626 Chicago’s West Loop (312) 265-1514 interculturalmontessori.org
Dual-Language Montessori education for ages 3-12. Your choice of Chinese Mandarin/English; Spanish/English; Japanese/English
SUPPLIES Mabel’s Labels mabelslabels.com
Scuola italiana Enrico Fermi
1510 N. Claremont Avenue, Chicago (312) 971-8064 www.siefchicago.org Join us for our FALL OPEN HOUSES. Dates and registration at www.siefchicago.org/ openhouse
Sonnets Academy
Boundless learning through play. Six weeks to six years. Lincoln Park: 1932 N. Clark St. (312) 951-1024 River North: 430 W. Erie St. (312) 344-1926 West Loop: 229 S. Peoria St. (312) 733-7580 Hyde Park: 5548 S. Hyde Park Blvd., (773) 891-0029 sonnetsacademy.com Sonnets Academy inspires boundless learning through play in its discoverybased curriculum and enrichment programs for children six weeks to six years of age.
Our Label Packs include personalized, UV resistant, waterproof name labels perfect for identifying clothes, backpacks, shoes!
TUTORING/ENRICHMENT Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University Program sites at Northwestern and throughout Chicago (847) 491-3782 www.ctd.northwestern.edu
Supplemental enrichment and accelerative programs and resources for academically advanced students, age 4 – grade 12.
DePaul University School of Music Community Music Division Music instruction for all ages in a university setting. 804 W. Belden Ave. Chicago (773) 326-7262 music.depaul.edu/cmd
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Saint Clement School
2524 North Orchard, Chicago (773) 348-8212 StClementSchool.org PreK (4yrs)-Grade 8 Before and after school care available Principal: Mari Jo Hanson
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