Waters Elementary
4540 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60625   •   773-534-5090
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About

Waters Elementary School is a level 1 rated neighborhood elementary school, with magnet cluster programs specializing in fine and performing arts, ecology, and technology. 

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Our school’s mission is to provide hands-on, authentic learning in all content areas focused on the development of the whole child, through integration of the arts, environmental studies, multiculturalism and technology. ​ 

Contact Us
THE BASICS
4540 N. Campbell Ave.
Phone: 773-534-5090
School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Before School: 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
After School: 3:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.



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THE CURRICULUM
The staff at Waters School believe in best practice. With over ten years of steady commitment, they have turned the school into an extraordinary environment for children, filled with art, books, nature, ideas, writing, music, achievements, and delight. 

Integrated Curriculum
The Fine Arts program, technology and environmental studies are used to weave concepts and themes across all subjects for more engaging and holistic instruction.

Experiential Learning
Children learn through hands-on activities and interaction.

Differentiated Learning
Teachers create different experiences based on their students various academic levels in reading and math.
FINE ARTS
The Fine Arts teachers at Waters use the arts to express world culture and current events. They work closely with the classroom teachers to create projects that integrate subject matter from the students’ other classes. The Fine Arts are used as a learning tool as well as an enrichment program.

Arts integration is embraced in all curriculum areas and students perform curriculum based showcases throughout the year.



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