Agassiz
Agassiz Elementary School
Seats available (118)
- Pre-K 0
- K 40
- 1st 10
- 2nd 20
- 3rd 20
- 4th 10
- 5th 3
- 6th 3
- 7th 6
- 8th 6
Overview
Agassiz serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, with the focus areas of fine and performing arts and world language. Agassiz offers Tuition-Based Pre-School and Pre-School for All. The school's magnet program begins at the kindergarten level.
Location
Agassiz is located in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Programs
Clubs and sports
Various sports, Joel Hall Dance, band and choir, Student Council, and Green Team
Awards and recognition
Test scores
Agassiz has Increased test scores for six years in a row – with composites in reading, math, and science at 82% of students meeting or exceeding standards.
Teaching accolades
Two teachers are National Board Certified and two are in the process of becoming certified.
Four teachers are reading specialists and six more are in the process of earning certificate.
Testimonials
from parents:
"The teachers pay individual attention to the students. The teacher-parent communication is great."
"Agassiz provides a safe, caring and diverse learning environment for my child."
"The performing arts are conducive to learning and enhance the academics, enabling my daughter to soar."
"I like Agassiz School because my son gets a well-rounded education in all academic subjects, plus in the performing arts."
Meet the teachers
Cathleen Fitzsimons- 4th grade teacher
Meghan Lynch- 1st grade teacher
Dave Rench- Special education/autism program teacher
Julie Lyman- K-8 technology and reading teacher
Focus area
Fine and Performing Arts
Address
2851 N. Seminary Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773-534-5725
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