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Welcome

P.L.A.I.D. Academy opened its doors in 1994. A state recognized private school, the learning experience places equal emphasis on knowledge, comprehension, application and creativity. PLAID graduates are self-confident, independent learners who successfully transition into the high school of their choice.

About Us:

Through a traditional, yet innovative curriculum, P.L.A.I.D. students contiunally assess skills, set goals and evaluate progress. Multi-sensory teaching techniques and an intergrated curriculum encourage synergy for the learner between class room experiences and real world situations. Frequent field trips are utilized to enrich the curriculum. Small class size allows for individual attention and the interaction between students. Enhanced Curriculm includes arts & crafts, yoga, swim, Predicent's Physical Fitness Program, Extracurricular and Intramural activities and an Extended Day Program. P.L.A.I.D. also offers ELS, Essential Learning System, which is an individualized program that addresses learning differences and accelerates student progression. Multi-sensory exercies enhance linguistic acquisition, coding and transfer learning. Sensory Intergration Training develops reflexive learning and links visual, auditory, and motor development.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

P.L.A.I.D. Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities, generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic programs and other school-administered programs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Meet Author Richard Peck

Monday, July 13 Author Richard Peck at the Beverly Branch Library from 2-3pm. He is a Newbery Medal Winner and Jr. High will be reading several of his books this school year!

Meet Author Jim Aylesworth

Wednesday, August 5 Author Jim Aylesworth will be at Walker Branch Library at 2pm and at Mt. Greenwood Branch at 6pm. He is the author of Our Abe Lincoln. Primary students will read this book.

First Day of School

August 17 1:00pm Dismissal ALL WEEK! NO after-school this week!

Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser

Thursday, August 20 Come join us for a "FUN"raiser at the Chuck E. Cheese in Oak Lawn (95TH & CICERO) from 3-9pm.

P.L.A.I.D. Academy 11156 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL 60643 773-238-2603

Last Modified: Monday, Jul. 13, 2009