Waters Elementary
School Hours 8:00 - 3:00

​Regular Office Hours- 7:45am to 3:30pm 

4540 N. Campbell Ave. Chicago, IL 60625  (773) 534-5090 ​
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Environmental Science Curriculum

At Waters, we work to tie together our K-8 science curriculum with nature. This means that students plant, harvest seeds, and learn how to care for the land during fall and spring quarters. All lessons are NGSS-aligned and hands on, and students spend much of their class time outside. 
Environmental Science Scope & Sequence

Going Green at Waters

Environmental science and being ecologically minded do not just stop in class. Students at Waters compost and recycle breakfast and lunch waste to help reduce items sent to landfills. 
Waters' Recycling Program

What Are We Growing?

We always have a lot growing outside in our student beds! Even if you don't see them every season, there are many plants under the soil waiting for spring.
Garden Bed Map

What Is Growing on Campus?
Check out this Google Map of the tress growing on Waters' Campus made by Openlands. Only trees with a DBH greater than 1.5 inches were counted. 
Tree Map

Trees and Shrubs Field Guide
Grasses Field Guide
Flowering Plants Field Guide
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A special thanks to those companies that have helped our garden grow!

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Territorial Seed Company
Burpee Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds

Important Message about Non-Discrimination at Waters:

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Our school adheres to the CPS Comprehensive Non-Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation Policy, which outlines the District’s comprehensive approach to provide a safe working and learning environment at Waters and other schools across the city. This means that, at our school, we do not discriminate based on protected categories such as race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, as well as others outlined in the policy. 
For guidance on handling incidents, concerns, or inquiries related to this policy, please reference this webpage. ​

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