Wells High School

Overview

Wells is divided into Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) corresponding to the Freshman Academy, Public Service and Leadership Academy, and College & Career Academies offered in Logistics, Law & Public Safety and Teaching. Upon entering ninth grade, all students are placed in the Freshman Academy. Once students leave the Freshman Academy, they will enter Public Service and Leadership Academy (PLSA), based on their interest in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), or the College & Career Academy chosen during the High School application process. The College & Career Academies include exciting opportunities in transportation management through the Logistics Academy, honors curriculum for Law & Public Safety students, and training for students who want to teach in their own neighborhoods through the new Teaching Academy for future educators. Note: high achieving students may apply for entry into the Law Academy by meeting the required criteria listed on the application form. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes are available to qualified 10th-, 11th- and 12th- grade students in English, history, biology, chemistry, and calculus.

Programs   Before and after school programs After School Credit Recovery Program After School Matters After-School Matters Program Credit Recovery School activities Aspira Club Band Book Club Casa Club Chess Club Choir Dance Dance Club Drama Drama Club Foreign Language Club Girls In The Game History History Club History Game Club Student Council Student Voices Athletics Bowling Football Softball

At-a-glance

We are a kids@hope school. We believe that all students can learn, no exceptions. We are a family. Wells is committed to strengthening relationships with elementary schools. Wells is devoted to fostering relationships with community organizations. We will begin a Chicago Urban Teachers Academy Program beginning 2010.

Statistics Demographics As of 2008-2009, there were 665 students enrolled at Wells HS. 93.4% were low income Students. 21.4% were Special Education Students. 7.8% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Wells HS was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 49.2% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 48.6%.

Students w/disabilities: 21.4 % English language learners: 7.8 % ADA accessible: No/unknown accessibility Dress Code: Yes

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, students outside the area may apply. The College & Career Academies accept students citywide by application. All special programs have specific entrance requirements. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Rosemary Chomiak Standard or College & Career Academy Application 12/18/2009 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 Segment Report 2009 School Segment Report 2010 Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 State School Report Card 2009

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