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Creative Communications Acad

292 Torrence Ave, Calumet City, IL, 60409

Ranked 433 of 516 in Illinois

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Creative Communications Acad

292 Torrence Ave, Calumet City, IL, 60409

About Creative Communications Acad

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 8%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 8% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
33 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
186
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 4.3%
Black 94.62%
Two+ Races 0.54%
Native Am. 0.54%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
94.62%
Two+ Races
0.54%
Native Am.
0.54%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 186
50%
93 Female
50%
93 Male

Student Population

186 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 33 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

186 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Creative Communications Acad Contact Information

Address

292 Torrence Ave, Calumet City, IL, 60409

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Phone

(708) 868-7585

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TOP 433 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Creative Communications Acad

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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: 8:20 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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.

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Latest News

Creative Communications Academy 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony May 28, 2026 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The event celebrates students’ academic and creative achievements as they finish their middle school journey and prepare for high school. “This milestone ceremony provides an opportunity for families and staff to recognize the specialized communication, media and technical skills the students have gained through the programs at the academy.

FAQ

Q1. How is Creative Communications Academy different from many traditional schools?

Ans. Creative Communications Academy concentrates on speaking, writing and media activities that help students gain the confidence to express their ideas.

Q2. How are language activities managed in Creative Communications Academy?

Ans. The students at Creative Communications Academy often do presentations, storytelling assignments and group discussions that relate to their reading and writing assignments.

Q3. What support systems are in place at Creative Communications Academy?

Ans. The reason that Creative Communications Academy has advisor meetings is so that students can periodically check in with their teachers about their assignments, behaviors, and what is coming up.

Q4. What enrichment programs are available through Creative Communications Academy?

Ans. Creative Communications Academy media production projects enable students to collaborate with peers to produce announcements, visuals and presentation materials.

Q5. How do families keep in touch with Creative Communications Academy?

Ans. Families at Creative Communications Academy can schedule meetings with teachers to discuss student progress through conference scheduling systems.

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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