Daystar Academy

Our 4th grade student have spent time during Q1 honing their speaking and listening skills through various activities. They recently delivered powerful performances of their poems, showcasing their enthusiasm for different poetic elements. Through this experience our students are learning to be Communicators, one of the IB Learner Profile Traits.

If you’re interested in a:

Christ-centered,
Deliberately diverse,
IB World School,
In the South Loop of Chicago.

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Experience during a K-8 Open House on Thursday, November 21, starting at 6:00 PM. We’re excited to welcome you into our community!

RSVP: https://www.daystaracademy.org/admissions/open-house

Grateful to celebrate our grandfriends yesterday and to honor the role they play in our students’ lives. Thank you for modeling for us what it means to be “salt and light” in Chicago and in the world. We ❤️ you!

Grateful to spend a beautiful October night with the crew watching the .

JUST LAUNCHED 🚀 Our first-ever fundraiser for Falcon Athletics. Check the link below to purchase a t-shirt to support our student athletes. 100% of your purchase goes to our Falcon Athletics program and supports adding new teams, bringing in amazing coaches, providing the best equipment and facilities, and upgrading our uniforms 🔥

Falcons Rise, Falcons Soar! Proud to be a Falcon!

https://gearup.daystaracademy.org

Spotlight on some of our littlest learners 🔦

kindergarteners learn in academic settings curated for hands-on learning. Here’s an example: earlier this month kindergarteners read the book “My Mouth is a Volcano” and learned the importance of managing their impulses and emotions, particularly during class discussions. Instead of “erupting” by speaking out of turn, they discussed the value of raising their hands to contribute respectfully and effectively in the classroom setting. The students engaged in a hands-on and creative activity related to the book. They had the opportunity to craft their own volcanoes, providing a visual representation of the consequences of ‘erupting’ without proper consideration. This exercise was not only engaging and enjoyable, but also served as a practical way for our students to grasp the lesson on self-regulation.

Daystar Academy is a deliberately diverse community where students are engaged, curious, and creative learners. We take a non-competitive approach to student achievement. The International Baccalaureate (IB) grading system measures individual growth rather than growth compared to others. This creates an environment that results in greater psychological health, social competence, and self-esteem.

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🗓️

Family Picnic on Friday, September 27. See Falcon Family News for the food item your student is responsible for (i.e. dessert, salad, side, etc.).

High School Open House on Thursday, October 3. Current Daystar students in grades 6-8 are strongly encouraged to attend. You’ll get a glimpse into what Daystar’s high school will look like reimagined 💫 Please RSVP using the link in bio!

Falcons rise, Falcons soar! Our Middle School cross country team battled the heat Saturday during their XC meet. Well done, runners!

📷: Mike F

“You are the salt of the earth…”
“You are the light of the world.”

Our theme verse this year is from Matthew 5: 13, 14. It reminds us to embrace our identity as world changers, engaging with our community and our world while also shining bright by following the example of Christ, the Bright, the Morning Star, the Herald of the Dawn...

Starting our morning in prayer. Teachers and staff members start each day — not just the first day — in prayer, asking God to bless all teaching and learning in the day ahead. It’s going to be a great year! 💫

New Student Orientation 👏 So excited to welcome these students and families to our community. Thank you for choosing Daystar. Our school is stronger with you in it 💫

Summertime is sweet in Chicago ✨

As Christians, we view the world through the lens of God’s truth, which teaches our students that all are loved and valued. The first of Daystar’s three core values is “faith-based.” The Christian faith is central to Daystar’s history and current practice.

In today’s world, we know this truth can be misunderstood, so we work hard to define and teach what it means to be people of faith. Faith is integrated into all aspects of our curriculum. Students, teachers, and parents learn, play, worship, and work together as a reflection of God’s love for us.

This means that each individual is treated with respect regardless of whether or not they hold the same beliefs.

Music, the arts, and sports? We’ve got those, too! Students at Daystar have access to a variety of extracurricular activities. Learn more at DaystarAcademy.org/Student-Life

Enrollment is in full swing for 2024-25! We’d love to talk to you about what makes Daystar unique. From our IB curriculum to our small class size and innovative learning excursions, we invite learners to soar.

We're hiring! Daystar Academy is seeking a part-time, elementary Spanish teacher. If you desire to work in a growing, faith-based, intentionally diverse, urban International Baccalaureate school, we look forward to receiving your application.

Email resumes to Cassi Moore, [email protected].

On National “Give Something Away Day,” we celebrate the generous donors who support Daystar Academy students all year long. If you’re interested in finding ways to support our mission through a donation or gift in kind, get in touch at https://www.daystaracademy.org/about/contact

Our students study hard. They also have a lot of fun. We’d love to meet you and show how Daystar Academy's top Chicago private school experience creates critically thinking adults. Schedule a tour here: https://www.daystaracademy.org/about/tours

On Independence Day, we honor our past, give thanks for the present, and look forward to a more free, equitable, and kind future.

Don’t let this beautiful Chicago summer keep you from planning for the fall! We’re enrolling NOW for all grade levels, Preschool through 12th grade. Join us for a tour to learn what Daystar Academy is all about! https://www.daystaracademy.org/about/tours

Our students regularly spend time in active learning outside of the classroom. Learning excursions are tailored to a topic of study and encourage students to engage with the world around them. High school student domestic and international travel is included tuition!
https://www.daystaracademy.org/academics/high-school

One of our favorite things is watching Christ-based, lifelong friendships form throughout the school year. Shoutout your best friend from Daystar in the comments below!

Our students leave Daystar ready to work with all people, value all viewpoints, and treat all people as neighbors. We are creating the adults our world needs. Visit www.daystaracademy.org to learn more!

Congratulations to 2024 Daystar High School Graduate, Olivia Thiel! Olivia will attend the University of Illinois at Chicago in the fall.