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Chicago Friends School:
"Progressive Education in a Nurturing Environment" - CFS offers students a child-centered curriculum rooted in progressive Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and service. We aim to nurture every student in creative, stimulating ways and with developmentally appropriate expectations.

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Elementary Program:
Chicago Friends School (CFS) offers a comprehensive academic program which provides a natural progression from the primary grades to upper elementary. Teachers collaborate to integrate core academics with special subjects including environmental education, music and movement, art, and physical education. Technology is integrated at age-appropriate levels.

Kindergarten- 3rd Grade curriculum includes:
- Art
- Music
- Drama
- Physical education
- Math
- Science
- Social studies
- Language arts
- Ecological education

Before & After Care:
Chicago Friends School offers before and after care as needed. Before care begins at 7:00 am. After care is available until 6:00 pm. We will provide a program of play and structured activities, as well as quiet reading and study time for older children.

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Address: 1246 W. Thorndale, Chicago, Illinois 60660, USA
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