Ray

Pre-K: Half Day Kindergarten: Full Day Hours: 08:45 AM-03:45 PM After School Hours: Earliest Drop Off:

School-wide Programs and Models

Early Childhood Program, Tuition Based Preschool

Supports and Resources

Ray is a World Language Magnet Cluster School with a focus on Spanish language. Tutors from the University of Chicago are used to help the diverse student body master a challenging curriculum. In addition to the University of Chicago, Ray also has partnerships with the Hyde Park Art Center and the Smart Museum.

Creative:  Band/Orchestra, Jewelry, Knitting, Scrapbooking, Sewing, Talent Show   Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services, School-based Dental Services   Life and Leadership:  Mentoring for Boys/Girls   Scholastic:  Chess Team, Homework Help, Science Club   Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Soccer, Cheerleading, Chess, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer

At-a-glance

Ray Elementary School has a long legacy of academic achievement.

Statistics Demographics As of 2012-2013, there were 647 students enrolled at RAY. 41.7% were low income Students. 11.6% were Special Education Students. 13.6% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at RAY was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 49.9% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was White at 20.6%.

Students w/disabilities: 11.6 % English language learners: 13.6 % 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. Contact school for more information. Pre-K open to applicants citywide. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Ms. Colleen McFarlane 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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