Waters

Pre-K: Half Day Kindergarten: Full Day Hours: 08:45 AM-03:45 PM After School Hours: 03:45 PM-06:00 PM Earliest Drop Off: 07:30 AM

School-wide Programs and Models

Early Childhood Program, After School All-Stars, Kindergarten, Performing Arts

Supports and Resources

Waters is a community school that is recognized for its Fine and Performing Arts, Ecology, and Technology programs. Waters is a gem in an urban district that promotes environmental awareness and healthy living throughout its rigorous academic curriculum. Waters offers extensive before- and after-school programs to promote educational success.

Creative:  Ballroom Dancing, Choir/Chorus, Rock Band   Health and Wellness:  Crisis Intervention Services, Physical Education, Recess Daily, School-based Dental Services   Scholastic:  Chess Team, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Tutoring, Writers Workshop, Yearbook Club   Sports and Fitness:  Boys’ Basketball, Boys’ Soccer, Boys’ Track, Chess, Flag Football, Girls on the Run, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Track, Girls’ Volleyball

At-a-glance

We inspire and promote a positive school community culture.

Statistics Demographics As of 2012-2013, there were 603 students enrolled at WATERS. 47.1% were low income Students. 8.8% were Special Education Students. 20.9% were Limited English Learners. As of 2012-2013, the largest demographic at WATERS was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 43.6% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was White at 42.5%.

Students w/disabilities: 8.8 % English language learners: 20.9 % ADA accessible: No/unknown accessibility 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 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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