Corliss

Supports and Resources

The mission of Corliss is to create a reading and learning environment to enable students to become educated and enriched participants in the community, nation, and the world. Corliss has many outstanding programs which include the School of Finance, R.I.S.E. Freshman Academy, Honors, Advanced Placement, AVID, NJROTC and US Empowered.

College and Career:  ACT/SAT Prep Courses, College Tours   Creative:  Band/Orchestra, Culinary Classes, Dance, Graphic Design, Talent Show   Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services   Life and Leadership:  JROTC, Mentoring for Boys/Girls, Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program   Parent and Community:  8-9th Grade Transition Workshops, Meeting Space For Parent Groups, Parent Advisory/Group, Safe Passage, Safety Workshops   Scholastic:  Advanced Placement, Book/Reading Club, Math Team, Mayor Daley’s Book Club, Summer School, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring, Tutoring, Virtual Learning/Online Courses   Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Baseball, Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Bowling, Boys’ Cross Country, Boys’ Softball, Boys’ Track, Boys’ Volleyball, Boys’ Water Polo, Cheerleading, Exercise, Football, Girls’ Baseball, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Bowling, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ Track, Girls’ Volleyball, Girls’ Water Polo, Hip Hop Yoga, Pom-Pon, Wrestling

At-a-glance

Corliss has high expectations for all students, including those with special needs, to be active learners engaged in all aspects of human development and academic excellence.

Statistics Demographics As of 2012-2013, there were 518 students enrolled at CORLISS HS. 80.9% were low income Students. 23.6% were Special Education Students. 0.6% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at CORLISS HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 97.9% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 1.4%.

Students w/disabilities: 23.6 % English language learners: 0.6 % ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Accepts Freshman level only. Open to students living in the attendance area. Students outside of the area may apply. Acceptance is based on space availability. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Dr. Erica Jordan Students outside area 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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