Providing Opportunities to

Explore and Innovate

We believe every student can learn at high levels. Therefore, we are committed to providing an excellent education for all of our students.

Why Should You Consider Claremont Academy?

It's where the foundation is laid for your child's success.

Krista Adams

Library/Media

"Our library is a real library. And I think when people first see it they are like “oh my God, this is your library?”  People love It. It's beautiful."

Emily Schellhase

"The building is really beautiful too! Especially from a science/STEM perspective. It was the first environmentally certified, elementary school building in Chicago."

Maureen Fernandez

PE/Health

"We have tons of resources here. We have tons of technology. We have all kinds of support and we have a beautiful school, it's just gorgeous."

Stephanie Thomas

1st Grade

"I taught for 20 years, in several schools and our students are receiving an education 2nd to none."

Mildred Johnson

Upper 7-8 (DL)

"We have rave reviews about our special ed. program, which is one of the largest ones in the area. Claremont has the best, special ed. programs that I've seen in the city of Chicago in a long time."

Academic Resources

Spaces | Technology | Access | Tools

Our mission is to provide our students with an education that prepares them for a successful future in today's complex and rapidly changing world.

With the addition of a STEM curriculum, Claremont students engage in the use of technology across all subjects while participating in learning experiences that inspire critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity - the 4C's of STEM. 

New STEM Lab

New tech, equipment, and resources for students

Production Studio

Access to create and produce digital media content

New iMacs

New tech for students to stay on top of current technology

New iPads

Allows each student to have screen time for growth and development

Lego NV3 Robots

Learn how to write code and design simple solutions using tech

Digital Cameras

Digital equipment for students to utilize in the production process

1:1
Chromebooks

Access for each student to grow and develop at their own pace

Discover Education logo

Discovery
Education

Access to digital lessons, text, videos, instructional strategies and more

Amplify Science

Amplify
Science

Teacher tools such as lessons, media, digital simulations, and much more

A Problem-Solving

MINDSET

"This is a problem-solving school. It's okay if a student needs to go back and fix it. That's part of the engineering design process - we work on it and we fix it. I see students go from feeling like they have to come in and get it right on the first try to like, 'Okay, I can work on it and make it better!'

There was a study that Claremont did about two years ago. Students who started out in kindergarten or pre-K at Claremont were tracked through eighth grade. Those students did exponentially better academically and socially than students that transferred in. Those students went on to be accepted into some of the highest performing high schools and earned millions of dollars of scholarships."

-  Sharon Griffin | STEM Integration Coordinator/Coach

5 stars

Committed to Excellence

We provide opportunities for all students to succeed academically and socially

As a STEM Magnet School, we are preparing students for the future by providing them with opportunities to explore and innovate. We offer students a curriculum with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), while also teaching them essential skills like science, reading and writing. Our goal is to provide opportunities for all students to succeed academically and socially so they can grow into confident learners ready for their next steps in life. 

students in gym

Value
Diversity

building of Claremont Academy

State-of-the-art
Building

student on computer

New
Resources

Layla Treuhaft-Ali

6th Grade Teacher (ELA/SS)

"I do think that the resources are really rich and geared toward students enjoying learning and accumulating abundance which allows them to grow intellectually."

Emma Vanderheyden

Fine Arts Teacher

"Our kids are doing amazing stuff out of the STEM lab. I am thoroughly impressed. It's amazing."

Carole Weaver

Stem Technology Coordinator/Coach

"Even some of our Diverse Learners, who can barely communicate when they start with us, are doing some of the best work that I have in my classroom. They are excited and want to share with everybody else. There is definitely growing and progression beyond what most everyone thought was possible."

Jacquita Strickland

SECA

"So I literally was trying to find a home(to teach at) and at Claremont everyone was warm, it kind of felt like that, it felt like home. It's a good place to stay."

Beverly Nunn

4th Grade Math/Science Teacher

"Our goal is to care about our students and our community as if they are our family, because they are."

Keshun Henderson

Pre-K Teacher's Assistant

"I would tell parents Claremont is where success happens. That's it. That's our Claremont Creed.  We lay the foundation for your child's success."

young child showing peace sign

Layla Treuhauf-Ali

6th Grade Teacher (ELA/SS)

"I do think that the resources are really rich and geared toward students enjoying learning and accumulating abundance which allows them to grow intellectually."

Emma Vanderheyden

Fine Arts Teacher

"Our kids are doing amazing stuff out of the STEM lab. I am thoroughly impressed. It's amazing."

Carole Weaver

Stem Technology Coordinator/Coach

"Even some of our Diverse Learners, who can barely communicate when they start with us, are doing some of the best work that I have in my classroom. They are excited and want to share with everybody else. There is definitely growing and progression beyond what most everyone thought was possible."

Jacquita Strickland

SECA

"So I literally was trying to find a home(to teach at) and at Claremont everyone was warm, it kind of felt like that, it felt like home. It's a good place to stay."

Beverly Nunn

4th Grade Math/Science Teacher

"Our goal is to care about our students and our community as if they are our family, because they are."

Keshun Henderson

Pre-K Teacher's Assistant

"I would tell parents Claremont is where success happens. That's it. That's our Claremont Creed.  We lay the foundation for your child's success."

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