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Faith-based
deliberately diverse
IB World School

in the South Loop
of Chicago

Daystar Academy empowers students Preschool through High School to positively impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, and globally-minded education. Our community exists to transform Chicago and the world by being “lights in the city by following the example of Christ, the Bright, the Morning Star, the Herald of the Dawn.”

Faith-based
deliberately diverse
IB World School

in the South Loop
of Chicago

Daystar Academy empowers students Preschool through High School to positively impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, and globally-minded education. Our community exists to transform Chicago and the world by being “lights in the city by following the example of Christ, the Bright, the Morning Star, the Herald of the Dawn.”

IB FOR ALL
All students at Daystar

are IB students.
All students at Daystar are
IB students.
Drive Your
Own Learning

The IB framework is an academically rigorous program designed to prepare you for post-secondary life.

Discover the Latest at Daystar

Understand how our Christ-centered, deliberately diverse, IB World School makes us a more whole community.

In this issue, you’ll find stories that celebrate the academic growth and faith development of our students. One special feature highlights a staff member who reflects on… 

The Thiels’ connection to Daystar began as it does for many families in our community: with a shadow day. As their daughter entered ninth grade…

Every morning, you’ll find Malcolm Henry at Daystar’s front entrance, waving at parents and greeting students with a smile. “I love that part of the day,” says Malcolm…

Our Distinctives
Our distinctives describe how our community works to develop leaders our world needs.
Focus on
God

Students engage in discipleship that emphasizes love for God, service to others, and care for creation, all within a diverse community that reflects God’s global embrace.

Focus on
Community

Students thrive in a supportive community that fosters personal, social, and academic growth.

Focus on
Learning

Students engage in academically rigorous, inquiry-based learning and benefit from real-world experiences and community resources.

From Our Community
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We're Creating
World-Changers

Our students discover their unique God-given gifts and talents while exploring the city and world around them. Their curiosity is cultivated, and their love of learning is encouraged. Throughout their time at Daystar they begin to discover their place in this world.

Come Visit Daystar

Arrange a visit to our school and see how students are known and nurtured to become the leaders our world needs.

Arrange a visit to our school and see how students are known and nurtured to become the leaders our world needs.

Preschool Playdate

Explore Preschool at Daystar academy

Prospective and enrolled preschool students are invited to attend our Preschool Playdate on Thursday, May 29, from 5:00-6:00PM. This is a fun and informal opportunity to explore our play-based learning environment. Come meet our teachers, experience our hands-on approach to education, and see what makes our preschool community so special.