Dryden
Elementary School
Kindergarten through grade 5
722 S. Dryden
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Telephone: 847-398-4280
To report an absence: 847-758-3020, box 2600
Fax: 847-394-6946
Principal: Dr. Robert Jares (e-mail: )
2006-2007 Enrollment: 414
School Mascot: Dryden Dolphin
School Colors: Red and white
Dryden's educational program
Dryden Elementary School offers children in kindergarten through grade 5 an educational program that maximizes each student's individual learning style and that promotes interest and growth. Dryden's staff continues to provide educational excellence for all Dryden students and strives to help each child succeed. For a discussion of curriculum, special services, and other programs, see District 25 program information.
Dryden students participate in a wide variety of activities including Student Council, Safety Patrol, instrumental music lessons and ensembles, grade-level musical productions, after-school foreign language classes, and many PTA-sponsored events.
Dryden is a CHARACTER
COUNTS!SM school and focuses student attention
on the six pillars of good character: trustworthiness, caring, responsibility,
fairness, citizenship, and respect.
Before- and after-school care
Before- and after-school care is available at Dryden through the CAP
(Children at Play) program, run by the Arlington Heights Park District.
After fifth grade
Dryden students attend South Middle School for grades 6-8.
PTA
Parent involvement is welcomed at Dryden. The PTA is an active, supportive
group of dedicated adults who organize and establish beneficial activities
for students and families. The PTA works to foster close relations between
home and school. The PTA is run by volunteers and welcomes parents to attend
meetings and participate in its varied activities. For more information, please
call the school.
ISAT Results/School Report Card
For a summary of Dryden Elementary School's ISAT (Illinois Standards Achievement Test) results, please see ISAT Results/School Report Cards.
