What grades does CWSCS serve?

 

Chicago West Side Christian School serves students from full-day PreK (ages 3–4) through 8th grade.

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What type of Christian school is CWSCS?

 

CWSCS is an independent, non-denominational Christian school. We are not a Catholic school and are not affiliated with the Archdiocese.

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What are class sizes like?

 

Our typical class size is between 13–15 students, with an approximate student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1.​

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How is faith formation incorporated into the school experience?

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Faith formation is woven throughout the school day and culture. Students participate in:

• Weekly chapel services (families and parents are always welcome!)

• Two Bible classes each week

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Do students have to be Christian to attend?

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No. We welcome students and families from all backgrounds and respect wherever someone may be in their journey with Christ. Our goal is to provide a loving, supportive environment where students can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

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What extracurricular activities are available?

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We offer a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Choir, Praise Dance, Drama Club, Archery, Math Triathlon, and Writer’s Club…and more!

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What are school hours?

 

The school day runs from 8:15 AM–3:15 PM.

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Before Care: 7:15 AM–8:00 AM
After Care: 3:15 PM–5:30 PM

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The cost for before/after care is $5.50 per hour, per child; no advanced sign-up is required

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Do you accept transfer students?

 

Yes! We accept transfer students throughout the year as long as seats are available.

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How much is tuition?

 

We are committed to keeping tuition as affordable as possible for families. Thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters, tuition is currently just $5,250 per year for K–8 students.

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Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families based on income.

Action for Children is accepted for our PreK program and before and after care.

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How many students attend CWSCS?

 

CWSCS currently serves approximately 126 students and we are growing.