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Decatur Jr. High

A Community of Presence, Perseverance, and Care

In our Decatur Jr. High, we’re building more than a curriculum — we’re building a community. Our program is grounded in three core pillars: being present, enduring challenges, and taking care of each other.

We believe learning happens best when students feel connected, supported, and inspired. Through active engagement, resilience, and empathy, our students grow not only as learners but as caring members of a shared community.

  • Be Present — We show up ready to learn, listen, and contribute.

  • Endure Challenges — We face difficulties with determination, knowing growth comes through effort.

  • Take Care of Each Other — We value kindness, inclusion, and responsibility in everything we do.

 

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81 Branches. One Club. Unlimited Resources |  For the first time ever, Chicago Public School students have direct access to all 81 branches of the Chicago Public Library! Through the 81 Club, students can instantly explore books, digital tools, and countless learning resources.
 

This month, Decatur Jr. High students received their 81 Club library cards—with a few still on the way. Soon, every student will have access! Students will be using their new accounts and the library’s online databases to find peer-reviewed, credible resources for research and projects across all their classes. It’s an exciting step toward empowering our students to read, explore, and think like scholars!

Decatur Dolphin Dash | Jr. High students posed for a group photo after the school's annual Dolphin Dash. These students ran a little but laughed a lot — turning the jog-a-thon into a day of joy, teamwork, and big smiles every lap of the way.

Annual Jr. High Bowling Trip

Students in Jr. High enjoyed the annual bowling trip. The bowling trip is a great way to build community across all grade levels in Jr. High.