Information Sessions
Come meet teachers, learn about our program and curriculum, and ask questions about our school and admissions process
All info sessions are on Saturdays from 12:3opm to 2:00pm, at KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation, 1100 E Hyde Park Blvd.
Dates:
- Saturday, October 28th, 2017
- Saturday, December 2nd, 2017
- Saturday, January 20th, 2018
- Saturday, February 24th, 2018
- Saturday, April 21st, 2018
- Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Childcare will be provided at all sessions. If you are coming by car, KAM Isaiah Israel is best accessed by taking 50th street to Greenwood, then turning onto Greenwood and into the parking lot.
The Admissions Process for New Families
We are now accepting applications for 2017-2018!
As of June 2017, our PreK/K class is full with a short waiting list. Our 1st/2nd grade class has space available. Our 3rd/4th/5th class is full with a short waiting list. Our 6th/7th/8th class has space available.
Click here to apply! http://mytads.com/a/chicagofreeschool
The priority deadline is February 28th, 2017. After that date we will accept students on a space-available basis.
If you’d like to join our mailing list for announcements email admissions@chicagofreeschool.org. In the event we have more applicants than spaces in 2017-2018, admissions decisions will take diversity, class balance, and sibling preference into account.
The application form will include instructions on how to pay our $50 non-refundable application fee. Additionally, families will need to verify their income for our sliding-scale tuition.
We ask incoming students going into 3rd through 8th grades to arrange for a school visit as part of the admissions process. Families of PreK-2nd grade students are welcome to visit as well, but it is not required. Please email admissions@chicagofreeschool.org to arrange a visit!
When admissions letters are sent out, you will be notified of your tuition, as well as your registration fee between $175 – $350 depending on your sliding scale tuition amount.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions, and feel free to email us at admissions@chicagofreeschool.org with any additional questions.
Sliding Scale Tuition
For 2017-2018, our sliding-scale formula is below. In order to make the Chicago Free School as inclusive as possible, the school calculates tuition on a sliding scale based on a family’s total income.
Total income consists of adjusted gross income reported on federal taxes plus any non-taxable income such as social security benefits. Total income is multiplied with the appropriate assessment percentage (see table below) and rounded to the nearest $250.
Total income = taxable & non-taxable income
Assessed tuition = total income x assessment percentage
Total income |
Assessment Percentage |
| Below $20,000 | 7% |
| $20,000-39,999 | 8% |
| $40,000-59,999 | 9% |
| $60,000-79,999 | 10% |
| $80,000-99,999 | 11% |
| $100,000 or more | 12% |
Sibling discount: we offer a 50% sibling discount for all children after the first child in a family.
