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Nurturing compassionate leaders for a more equitable world.
Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice, nestled in the vibrant community of Chicago, IL, offers a unique educational journey for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. This academy is built upon the foundational principles championed by civil rights activist Daisy Bates, inspiring young minds to become informed, compassionate, and engaged citizens. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to integrate academic excellence with a strong emphasis on social awareness, critical thinking, and community action, fostering an environment where students not only learn about justice but actively participate in its pursuit. At Daisy Bates Academy, learning extends beyond traditional subjects. Students engage in project-based learning, discussions, and activities that explore history, current events, and diverse perspectives, empowering them to understand and address societal challenges. The dedicated educators are committed to nurturing each child's potential, providing personalized support and cultivating a safe, inclusive space where every voice is heard and valued. Families seeking a school that champions both rigorous academics and a deep commitment to equity and positive change will find a welcoming home here. Located at 8546 South Cregier Avenue, the academy is an integral part of its neighborhood, encouraging partnerships between students, teachers, and the broader community. Through service-learning projects and collaborative initiatives, Daisy Bates Academy instills a lifelong passion for advocacy and leadership, preparing its graduates to make meaningful contributions to their world. It's a place where young scholars are equipped not just with knowledge, but with the courage and empathy to shape a more just future.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
No illness logs for this school yet.
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Vaccination and health exam records
91.8% of students at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice are up to date on required vaccinations overall, averaged across all reported vaccines.
Measles coverage alone is 93.5%, 2.4 points below the citywide rate of 95.9% across all Chicago Public Schools students.
- Measles93.5%
All CPS students: 95.9%
- Mumps93.5%
All CPS students: 95.9%
- Rubella93.5%
All CPS students: 95.9%
- Polio88.5%
All CPS students: 93.3%
- Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough88.5%
All CPS students: 92.2%
- Tdap booster85%
All CPS students: 92.1%
- Hepatitis B96.6%
All CPS students: 97.2%
- Chickenpox (varicella)92.7%
All CPS students: 95%
- Meningococcal82.5%
All CPS students: 88.1%
- Hib91.7%
All CPS students: 95.9%
- Pneumococcal94.4%
All CPS students: 95.7%
Citywide numbers count every Chicago Public Schools student together, so bigger schools weigh more than small ones. It answers "out of all CPS students, how many are covered?" rather than averaging schools of very different sizes.
Required health exams: 0 students were not yet compliant at the October snapshot.
Reported for the 2025-26 school year by Chicago Public Schools / ISBE. Updated once a year.
How does this school handle sickness?
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Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice has not shared whether there is a nurse on site or when kids need to stay home. If you know, add it for other families.
Data as of October 4, 2026 (Chicago Data Portal).
No violations recorded
We checked the City of Chicago inspection database on September 20, 2026 and found no inspection records or violations for this school.
Share kit for Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice
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What parents should know about illness at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice
This is the community health page for Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice, a school in Chicago, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.
On the watchlist this month
- Typical seasonal peak
Year-round, with larger fall and winter increases
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
- AllergiesTypical seasonal rise
Chicago often has a spring pollen peak and a fall ragweed peak
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
- Typical seasonal rise
Year-round, but often noticed when school resumes
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- Typical seasonal rise
Often higher in winter and early spring, with a back-to-school rise
- Sudden sore throat without cough
- Painful swallowing
- Fever over 100.4 F
Good to knowHow illness usually moves through Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice
Illness at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice tends to show up first in one group of kids who share the most contact time, then widen out over the following week or two. Parent logs on this page are the earliest visible signal, usually days ahead of any official notice.
- Respiratory bugs peak in the cold months and spread school-wide
- Stomach bugs move quickly through shared bathrooms and lunch spaces
- Skin and eye infections track close contact and shared items
- Most kids are contagious before symptoms are obvious
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice?
Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:
- Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
- On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
- Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
- Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it
Around hereHow illness travels between nearby schools
Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice is one of many schools in Chicago tracked on Ickly. October activity around Chicago tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60617 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
What to have at home
Parent-picked checklists, chosen for what families here are logging, the ages at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice, and the time of year.
- Cold and flu season kitRespiratory season is under wayView checklist
- Daycare illness kitThe everyday basics most families end up needingView checklist
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Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.
Common questions
What is going around at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice?
No sickness has been logged at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.
How does Ickly know what is spreading at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice?
Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by school and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.
Can I get notified when illness spreads at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice?
Yes. Follow Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.
How do I log a sick day for my child at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice?
Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice.
Is Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice in Chicago, IL?
Yes. Daisy Bates Academy of Social Justice is a school in Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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