Academic Program Highlights:

 

At Chicago West Side Christian School, our academic program blends best practices with creative approaches to support the whole child—intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, creatively, and socially.  We offer a unique and rigorous curriculum that integrates faith formation, character development, leadership, life skills, and real-world learning with core subjects like Math, English Language Arts, STEM, and Social Studies. Through this balanced approach, we develop students of strong character who love God and others and are equipped to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

 

Core Academic Subjects

• Math and English Language Arts (ELA) focus 📐📚✏️

• Targeted small group instruction for accelerated growth in Math and Reading 🎯👥📈

• Daily W.I.N. Time (What I Need) - Math and ELA Intervention or Enrichment blocks 🙌💯🔥

• STEM programming (Math and Science focus) 🔬💻⚙️

• Social Studies through Global Cultures, Identity, and Activism 🧭🏛️✊

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Spiritual, Leadership, and Character Development

• 30 minutes daily of Character Development, including Bible and SEL instruction ✝️❤️🌱

• 21st Century Life Skills, including Financial Literacy & Digital Responsibility (6-8th) 💵 📱💬

• High school prep workshop (7-8th) 🎓📝💯

• Community Service and Service-Learning projects 🫱📦🧹

• Eggs & Eagles student peer mentorship program 🤝🥚🦅

• Chapel every Wednesday morning (families are welcome and encouraged to join) ⛪🙏✝️

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Enrichment Opportunities 

• Weekly specials include PE, Art, and Performing Arts (music, theater, dance) 🎶🎭💃

• Early Exposure Spanish program 🌎🗣️🗺️

• Executive Functioning workshops (K-5th) 🧠🧩⏰

• Daily recess to support social, mental, and physical development 🛝🏃‍♂️☀️

• Fun and engaging experiences including field trips, spirit weeks, student showcases, and cultural celebrations 🚌🎉🎤