Curie

School-wide Programs and Models

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), Business & Finance, Culinary and Hospitality, Database Programming IT, Design Academy, Fine and Performing Arts, Information Technology, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years, Manufacturing & Auto Technology, Teaching & Early Childhood Education

Supports and Resources

Curie offers the International Baccalaureate, Performing and Fine Arts, College and Career Academies, and AVID programs, emphasizing college and workforce readiness. English Language Learner programs include Mandarin and Spanish. The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (JROTC) program is also available. Sports, clubs, tutoring and after-school activities are available.

College and Career:  ACT/SAT Prep Courses, College Tours   Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services   Life and Leadership:  Activism/Social Impact Clubs, Boys/Girls Student Clubs, Environmental Club, Ethnic Club, JROTC, Mikva Challenge, Mock Trial, Peer Jury, Peer Mentors, Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program, Student Council/Government, Young Parent Supports   Parent and Community:  Computer/Technology Workshops, Conflict Resolution, ESL Workshops, Financial Literacy Workshops   Scholastic:  Academic Olympics, Book/Reading Club, Chicago History Fair, Evening School, Expanded Library Service Hours, Journalism Club, Language Club(s) (Spanish, German, Chinese, etc), Math Team, Mayor Daley’s Book Club, Newspaper, Summer School, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring, Tutoring, Yearbook Club   Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Baseball, Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Bowling, Boys’ Cross Country, Boys’ Soccer, Boys’ Softball, Boys’ Track, Boys’ Volleyball, Boys’ Water Polo, Cheerleading, Football, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Bowling, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ Track, Girls’ Volleyball, Pom-Pon, Wrestling

At-a-glance

It is the vision of Curie Metropolitan High School that all students graduate with rigorous college preparation, become lifelong learners and compassionate, creative, and responsible participants and leaders in society. “We Strive for Excellence.”

Statistics Demographics As of 2012-2013, there were 2887 students enrolled at CURIE HS. 89.9% were low income Students. 10.2% were Special Education Students. 7.7% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at CURIE HS was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 82.6% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Black at 10.7%.

Students w/disabilities: 10.2 % English language learners: 7.7 % ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: No

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines A magnet school with specialty programs that accepts students citywide through random lottery, freshman level only, with a Stanine of 5 or higher. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Makeva Watson Contact school Contact school Testing required None required. New to the CPS enrollment process? Learn more about the 3 steps in Enroll in a school.   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 School Progress Report - English 2012 School Progress Report Letter - English 2012 School Progress Report - Spanish 2012 School Progress Report Letter - Spanish 2012 Parent-Guardian Survey 2012 Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) Year 1 2012-2014 School Space Utilization Report 2011 - 2012 Year 2 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 School Segment Report 2010 School Segment Report 2009 6 month asbestos surveillance Fall 2012 Asbestos Inspection report 2010 Asbestos Inspection report 2007 School Assessment N/A Environmental Scorecard Current Education Facilities Master Plan 2013

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