Chicago Jewish Day School (CJDS) is a private, multi-denominational Jewish day school in Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois,[1] serving over 200 students from junior kindergarten to grade eight.
[2] CJDS follows a dual curriculum, integrating Hebrew and Judaic studies with secular subjects.
In addition to academic subjects, physical education, art, and music are part of the regular school day, and enrichment activities (After School Adventures) such as chess, cooking, and yoga are offered in the afternoon.
The school's founders included Rabbis Asher Lopatin, Michael Siegel of Anshe Emet Synagogue, and Aaron Mark Petuchowski of Temple Sholom.
CJDS has partnered with the Jewish United Fund and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).