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Fostering young minds with engaging magnet programs and community spirit
Coretta Scott King Magnet School, nestled in the welcoming community of University Park, IL, is a vibrant elementary institution dedicated to nurturing young minds from kindergarten through fifth grade. At CSK, we believe in fostering a rich learning environment that celebrates curiosity, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community. Our dedicated educators provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, ensuring every student is well-prepared for their academic journey ahead. Beyond core academics, Coretta Scott King Magnet School offers enriching experiences that broaden horizons and spark passions. We integrate engaging magnet programs that provide unique opportunities for hands-on learning and exploration, encouraging students to discover their talents and interests. Our school is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued, safe, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We emphasize social-emotional development, teaching valuable life skills such like empathy, respect, and collaboration, all while inspiring students to embody the legacy of our namesake, Coretta Scott King, through service and leadership. Parents are considered vital partners in their child's education at Coretta Scott King Magnet School. We encourage active participation through various school events, parent-teacher conferences, and volunteer opportunities, believing that a strong home-school connection is key to student success. Located conveniently at 1009 Blackhawk Drive, our school is more than just a place of learning; it's a community where children thrive, grow, and are inspired to become lifelong learners and thoughtful citizens.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
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How does this school handle sickness?
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What parents should know about illness at Coretta Scott King Magnet School
This is the community health page for Coretta Scott King Magnet School, a school in University Park, 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School
Illness at Coretta Scott King Magnet School 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
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
Coretta Scott King Magnet School is one of many schools in University Park tracked on Ickly. October activity around University Park 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 60484 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School, 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
No sickness has been logged at Coretta Scott King Magnet School 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
Yes. Follow Coretta Scott King Magnet School 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School?
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 Coretta Scott King Magnet School.
Is Coretta Scott King Magnet School in University Park, IL?
Yes. Coretta Scott King Magnet School is a school in University Park, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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