773-534-5090 4540 N. Campbell Ave., Chicago, IL 60625



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WE ARE a multilingual, diverse school of community of parents, students, teachers, staff, community, and external partners as a family of learners.

WE HAVE a hands-on curriculum-based literacy, math, science and social studies program that comes alive through fine and performing arts, environmental studies, and technology.

WE CELEBRATE and NURTURE cultural diversity, family history, life experience, language, in a culture of social awareness, change, and action.

WE INSPIRE and PROMOTE a positive school community culture, school leadership, shared decision making, collaboration, and external and parent partnerships.

WE NETWORK and CONSULT with universities, elected officials, educators, non-profit organizations, civic groups, professional communities and philanthropic entities.

WE PRESENT and PARTICIPATE in city, state, and national professional educational conferences.

Welcome to Waters!

SCHOOL FACTS

A model for Fine and Performing Arts, Environmental Studies, Literacy, Multiculturalism and Technology, Waters Elementary School is the neighborhood school for Ravenswood Manor, Ravenswood Gardens, and Lincoln Square communities.

Waters is a Fine and Performing Arts AND Technology Magnet Cluster School. All families in-district can enroll. If spots are available, enrollment from out-of-district can be achieved through the Options for Knowledge lottery.


THE BASICS
4540 N Campbell Ave.
Phone: 773-534-5090
School hours: 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
Before School: 8:00 am - 8:55 am
After School: 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm


THE EXTRAS
Top-Notch Studio-Based Enrichments Programs in:
Fine Arts, Music, Drama and Technology Programs
Strong Focus on Reading, Writing and Literature
Unique field-based Ecology Program
Native Plant Ecology Garden and Community Garden
Audio Visual Media Lab
Computer Lab
Free PreK for All and Tuition-based PreK
Before and After School Programs
Lead participant in Chicago’s Parent Project Workshops


THE CURRICULUM
The staff at Waters School has shown what true “Best Practice*” believers can achieve. 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. They have energized the parent community, enlisted local artists, planted a beautiful community garden, stewarded eight nearby nature areas, and raised the test scores.

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
K-3 students are assessed three times a year to find their area of challenge in reading. Teachers then form reading groups so the children are learning at their appropriate levels. This type of learning is designed to meet the needs of every child.


THE FINE ARTS
The three Fine Arts teachers at Waters (Visual At, Music, Drama) are a very innovative and passionate group who take art to a whole new level for elementary school students. They use the arts to express world culture and current events. They then work closely with the classroom teachers to create projects that integrate subject matter from the students’ other classes. The Fine Arts are truly 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.

An innovative, flexible schedule for the fine arts and technology team allows for team teaching and project-based learning.