Hitch

Pre-K: Half Day Kindergarten: Half Day Hours: 08:30 AM-03:30 PM After School Hours: Earliest Drop Off:

School-wide Programs and Models

Early Childhood Program, Kindergarten

Supports and Resources

Hitch features a student-centered learning environment offering opportunities for growth and new experiences. Hitch emphasizes academic achievement, appreciation of the arts, and personal development. The school maintains partnerships with local universities including Northeastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, and University of Illinois.

Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services, Nutrition Workshop, School-based Dental Services   Parent and Community:  8-9th Grade Transition Workshops, Family Nights, Meeting Space For Parent Groups, Nutrition Workshops, Parent Advisory/Group   Scholastic:  Book/Reading Club, Journalism Club, Mayor Daley’s Book Club, Science Club   Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Cross Country, Boys’ Track, Boys’ Volleyball, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Football, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Softball, Girls’ Track

At-a-glance

A student-centered learning environment offering many opportunities.

Statistics Demographics As of 2012-2013, there were 552 students enrolled at HITCH. 69.7% were low income Students. 13.9% were Special Education Students. 21.6% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at HITCH was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 42% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was White at 41.3%.

Students w/disabilities: 13.9 % English language learners: 21.6 % ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: No

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, applicants living outside the attendance area may apply. Pre-K open to applicants citywide. Contact school for more information. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Mrs. Jennifer Aksdal Standard Elementary and Pre-K 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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