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A multi-denominational, progressive day school serving students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade Eight.
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CJDS at a Glance
![Celebrating our Grandparents and Special Friends]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571344735/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/ajtrgpn0hbil9cz5ghb4/CGSF.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571344735/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/ajtrgpn0hbil9cz5ghb4/CGSF.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571344735/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/ajtrgpn0hbil9cz5ghb4/CGSF.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1571344735/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/ajtrgpn0hbil9cz5ghb4/CGSF.jpg","width":1000}])
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![NEW State-of-the-Art, Natural Playscape]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1540403638/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/xry2ppojmyoepvdcmjyh/DSC_0363.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1540403638/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/xry2ppojmyoepvdcmjyh/DSC_0363.jpg","width":500}])
![CJDS Graduates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1571342549/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/mjmub1lorqm1lafahztw/DSC_6684.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1571342549/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/mjmub1lorqm1lafahztw/DSC_6684.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1571342549/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/mjmub1lorqm1lafahztw/DSC_6684.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1571342549/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/mjmub1lorqm1lafahztw/DSC_6684.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1571342549/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/mjmub1lorqm1lafahztw/DSC_6684.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1571342549/chicagojewishdayschoolorg/mjmub1lorqm1lafahztw/DSC_6684.jpg","width":2200}])
Our Mission
Chicago Jewish Day School creates a standard of excellence in both Judaic and General Studies. Our students develop a passion for learning and a strong sense of themselves as Jews and as human beings.
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דרך ארץ
Nurturing a community of conscience
אחדות
Celebrating multi-denominational Judaism
אדם יחיד
A holistic and interactive approach to learning
דעה
Learning matters beyond classroom walls
ערבים זה בזה
Creating a caring and inclusive community