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Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts

5415 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Ranked 834 of 1380 in Illinois

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Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts

5415 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

About Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 8% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
265
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.75%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 9.06%
Black 89.81%
Two+ Races 0.38%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.75%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.06%
Black
89.81%
Two+ Races
0.38%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 265
45.66%
121 Female
54.34%
144 Male

Student Population

265 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

265 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts Contact Information

Address

5415 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

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Phone

(773) 535-1666

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Dewey Elementary Academy of Fine Arts has recently enjoyed success with its integrated arts curriculum, with results showing a dramatic improvement in students’ artistic and creative skills. Moreover, the school community held discussions to encourage positive self-image among students and to apply different educational models for improved learning experiences. This holistic approach continues to enrich the academic and social development of its scholars.

FAQ

Q1. What types of pottery equipment are there in the Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts studios?

Ans. The Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts has a clay moulding wheel for students and a high temperature kiln for student art projects.

Q2. How many times a year does the student musical ensemble perform publicly at Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts?

Ans. Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts students perform in required winter and spring concerts with their musical ensembles.

Q3. Are there theater production classes for elementary grade levels at Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts?

Ans. Yes, Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts has foundational creative dramatics and storytelling workshops that begin in kindergarten.

Q4. Does Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts teach the upper grades digital graphic design suites?

Ans. Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts has specialized classroom design tablets for teaching digital illustration and basic video editing.

Q5. Are community members able to view student art at Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts outside of campus?

Ans. Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts collaborates with local libraries annually to showcase selected student paintings in public galleries.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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