that "The Universal School makes clear its independence from the[...]Bridgeview mosque." It is also not affiliated with Aqsa School. the tuition for each student was $4,500 to $4,900. Students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5 attend coeducational classes, while for grades six through ten boys and girls are in separate classes. In grades 11 and 12 boys and girls sit separately but attend the same classes. Female students are required to wear hijabs in middle school and high school, while in lower levels doing so is optional. Male students may not have body piercings, and this ban extends to earrings. Curriculum In 2008 Barnaby B. Riedel, author of "Universal Particularism: Making an Ethical Islamic School in Chicago," wrote that some Islamic teachers at Universal School desired more instruction dedicated to specific Islamic schools of thought, although the majority believed in using a more general approach to teach the religion. Extracurricular activities The athletic teams play in the Metropolitan Prep Conference. Among the sports offered are boys' basketball and volleyball. The school also offers basketball, wrestling, volleyball, and soccer. As of 2021 the school also has spelling bees, a science fair club, a mathematics league, and a student newspaper. External links Universal School - website References Private elementary schools in Illinois Private middle schools in Illinois Islam in Illinois Islamic schools in Illinois Private high schools in Cook County, Illinois Private high schools in Illinois Private K-12 schools in the United States