Parental Involvement
At GEMS World Academy Chicago, family plays a vital role in student success, whether through support at home or active involvement in the school community. We offer many opportunities for parents to become involved at GEMS:
The GEMS Parent Teacher Organization
A key avenue for parent involvement is the GEMS World Academy Chicago Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), the school’s parent-run volunteer group.
The PTO focuses its efforts via a series of standing committees
The Social Events Committee brings the student body and the parent community together by organizing and planning social exciting events throughout the year.
Parent Teacher Organization Mission Statement
The purpose of the GEMS World Academy Chicago Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to enhance and support the educational experience at GWA, develop a closer connection between school and home, and improve the school environment through volunteer support.
Welcome to GEMS Parent Portal
With the GEMS Connect App, parents can now access student information, track bus location, pay fees, view circulars, newsletters, timetable, assesment reports and track attendance, submit leave requests and do much more in one place.
GEMS Connect
With the GEMS Connect App, parents can now access student information, track bus location, pay fees, view circulars, newsletters, timetable, assesment reports and track attendance, submit leave requests and do much more in one place.
What grades are there at GEMS World Academy?
GEMS World Academy Chicago provides your children with materials and experiences that enrich and enhance the education experience, including access to cutting-edge technology, books for grades preschool–grade 8, Field Studies (including transportation), the grade 8 trip, lab fees, and lunch.
What is the tuition reduction for GEMS World Academy?
Siblings of students who are enrolled and in good standing at GEMS World Academy Chicago are eligible for a 5% tuition reduction, effective for the 2019–2020 school year.
