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University of Chicago - Donoghue

Official school name:
University of Chicago Charter - Donoghue
Address:
707 E 37th St
Chicago, Illinois 60653
  Map
Phone: (773) 285-5301
Fax: (773) 285-5389
www.uei-schools.org/donoghueelementary/site/default.asp
Contacts:
Director - Elizabeth Meyers
Other - Todd Barnett
Important Information
Attendance boundaries:
None South zone map

Bilingual Services:   N/A

Refugee Services:  N/A

Title I Eligible:  Yes

Track:  Non Standard

Nearest CTA:  N/A
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Charter
South
Pre-K-5
482

Pre-K: Kindergarten: Full Day
Hours: 8:15 am-3:00 pm After School Hours: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Earliest Drop Off: 07:30 AM    
School-wide Programs and Models
Community School, Kindergarten, Performing Arts
Supports and Resources

Donoghue uses a comprehensive literacy approach to reading instruction. Everyday Mathematics is our core mathematics curriculum. All students attend science lab and arts programs weekly. Interim assessments are used to gauge student progress. We offer extensive extended day and Saturday programming. Parents are vital partners.
Creative:  Bookmaking, Dance, Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Mixed Media, Piano/Keyboard, Weekend Enrichment
 
Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services, School-based Dental Services, Workshops/Classes
 
Life and Leadership:  Mentoring for Boys/Girls
 
Parent and Community:  Book Club, Conflict Resolution, Dance Classes, Family Breakfasts, Family Nights, Field Trip, Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs, Jazzercise, Leadership Development For Parents, Literacy Workshops, Math/Science Workshops, Meeting Space For Parent Groups, Parent Advocacy, Parenting Classes, Peace Circles, Self-Esteem Workshops, Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs, Walking
 
Scholastic:  Homework Help, Real Men Read, Science Club, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring, Technology Club, Writers Workshop
 
Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Track, Cheerleading, Football, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Track
 
At-a-glance
Donoghue’s mission is to prepare all our students for success in middle school, high school, college, and beyond.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2012-2013, there were 482 students enrolled at UNIV OF CHGO CHTR-DONOGHUE. 76.8% were low income Students. 7.3% were Special Education Students. 0.0% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at UNIV OF CHGO CHTR-DONOGHUE was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 96.1% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Other at 3.1%.
Students w/disabilities: 7.3 % English language learners: N/A
ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Accepts students citywide through a random lottery with priority given to neighborhood attendance area. Pre-K open to students citywide.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Maegan RoseContact schoolContact school
Testing required
None required
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Additional information resources
CPS strives to provide information about our schools to parents and the community. The reports listed below are intended to provide additional information about each school.

Report name Date Download
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Download PDF
Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
School Assessment N/A Download PDF
Environmental Scorecard Current Opens in a new window
Education Facilities Master Plan 2013 Download PDF
Scorecard
School Performance Rating
This school's performance rating is: This school's status is:
Unchecked Excellent Standing (Level 1) Unchecked Not on Probation
Unchecked Good Standing (Level 2) Unchecked On Probation
Checked Low Academic Standing (Level 3) Checked Not Applicable
 
This school's performance rating is based on the CPS Performance Policy. This school earned 42.9% of the available points on the Performance Policy in the 2011-2012 school year, which places the school in Level 3.
Student outcomes CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Students exceeding state standards in grade 5 (ISAT Composite) 15.8%
8.5%
12.2%
11%
Academic progress CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Students meeting or exceeding state standards (ISAT Composite) 76.4%
75.2%
72.4%
76.5%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading 73.4%
67.6%
62.7%
69.3%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics 80.5%
88.5%
89.5%
84.9%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in science 72.9%
59.2%
51.9%
72.2%
Students exceeding state standards (ISAT Composite) 18.9%
11%
15%
14.6%
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Reading ("value-added") 0
0.9
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Mathematics ("value-added") 0
0.1
Attendance CPS
average
2010 2011 2012
Average Daily Attendance Rate 95.3%
95.4%
89.5%
92.6%
Scorecard FAQs
Achievement Test Overview
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Download PDF
Performance Policy Report 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card - Campus Report 2012 Download PDF
AYP Report 2012 Download PDF
Academic Performance 2011 Download PDF
Charter Network Financial Performance 2011 Download PDF
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Additional resources
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Key dates*
May 27
All Tracks: No Classes; Memorial Day
June 19
Track E: Last Day of School
June 24
Track R: Last Day of School
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.