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Contact Page - Private School in Darien, DuPage County, IL

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Conveniently located in Darien (a suburb of Chicago) in DuPage County, Illinois, Kingswood Academy is an independent Catholic school serving grades PreK-3 through to 8. Kingswood Academy partners with parents to cultivate academic excellence and human virtues, inspiring each child to become a leader who lives by Christian principles. Our students come from many of the suburbs surrounding Darien. Most, if not all of our families, help each other with carpooling. Kingswood Academy is dedicated to the academic, moral, physical, and spiritual formation of our students.

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We provide challenging academics through a classical curriculum in a morally sound and spiritually enriching environment. Teachers will provide a quality instructional program to all of our students. Kingswood Academy supports parents as the primary educators of their children.

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Education programs for grades PreK-3 through to 8th Grade:

- Challenging academics are provided through a classical curriculum in a morally sound and spiritually enriching environment

- Subjects include:  Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Religion & Enrichment classes (Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education & Fine Motor Skills)

- Character Education program:  Each month there is a school-wide virtue featured in the curriculum

Additionally:  A wide range of extra-curricular activities

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Address: 133 Plainfield Road, Darien, 60561, DuPage County, Illinois , USA
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Smart Love Preschool
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Courses / Programs
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Courses / Programs
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