Alcott

Pre-K: Full Day Kindergarten: Full Day Hours: 7:55 am-1:45 pm After School Hours: 1:45 pm-6:00 pm Earliest Drop Off: 7:30:00 AM

Overview

Alcott offers a Literature and Writing Magnet Program in a nurturing and supportive setting. Alcott features world language programs in Spanish (4-8) and Chinese (K-8). In addition to its general education programs, Alcott offers the Renaissance Program, an accelerated and enriched curriculum for students performing above grade level. Alcott offers tuition-based preschool which provides an extended day. Alcott's facilities include computer and science labs and internet accessible classrooms. The school's partners include British Petroleum, DePaul University, Jane Addams Hull House Association, and Washington Mutual Bank.

Programs   Before and after school programs Math Reading School activities Art Art Club Art Program Artist-in-Residence Arts Athletics Book Club Computer Club Computers Athletics Computers Programs Enrichment Programs Fine and Performing Art Fine Arts Fine Arts Club Language Programs Math Math Club Math Enrichment Math Enrichment Club Performing Arts Problem Solvers Reading Reading Club Reading Enrichment Reading Enrichment and Fine Arts Writing Writing Club Athletics Basketball, Girl's Football Football, Flag Softball

At-a-glance

Our school has an Organic School Project --- we serve all organic food for breakfast and lunch.

Statistics Demographics As of 2008-2009, there were 500 students enrolled at Alcott. 27.4% were low income Students. 9.6% were Special Education Students. 5.6% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Alcott was White. As of that time, this demographic made up 60.4% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 16.6%.

Students w/disabilities: 9.6 % English language learners: 5.6 % ADA accessible: No/unknown accessibility Dress Code: Yes

Enrollment and admissions Guidelines Open to students living in attendance area. If space is available, applicants living outside the attendance area may attend. Contact school for more information. Pre-K open to applicants citywide. Admissions contact Application type Application deadline Standard and Pre-K 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 SIPAAA 2008 - 2010 State School Report Card 2009

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