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Official school name:
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Walter S Christopher Elementary School
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"All students benefit from being educated in an inclusive environment."
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Principal, Mary Elizabeth Mcaloon
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Address:
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5042 S Artesian Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60632
Phone: (773) 535-9375
Fax: (773) 535-9567
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Contacts:
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Principal - Mary Elizabeth Mcaloon
Other - Barbara Freely
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School type
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Zone
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Grades
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Number of students
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Pre
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K
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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Neighborhood
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South
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1-8
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264
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At-a-glance
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Students are recognized for perfect attendance and honor roll. They have won awards in the area and city science fairs, Young Authors, spelling bee, and math contests. Students participate in Beta Club and Mayor Daley's Book Club.
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Statistics
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Demographics
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As of 2008-2009, there were 264 students enrolled at Christopher. 91.3% were low income Students. 62.9% were Special Education Students. 20.5% were Limited English Learners.
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As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Christopher was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 63.3% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Black at 27.7%.
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Enrollment and admissions
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Guidelines
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Open to students living in the surrounding area. This school also has a number of special education programs where enrollment is based on student's Individualized Education Program.
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| Standard | 12/18/2009 | |
| None required |
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New to the CPS enrollment process?
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Learn more about the 3 steps in Enroll
in a school.
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Additional information resources
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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.
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School Segment Report
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2009
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School Segment Report
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2010
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Year 1 SIPAAA
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2010 - 2012
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State School Report Card
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2009
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Student outcomes
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Students exceeding state standards for the highest grade enrolled |
N/A |
9% |
14% |
3% |
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Academic progress
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Students meeting or exceeding state standards |
68% |
68% |
67% |
70% |
| Students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading |
67% |
70% |
63% |
68% |
| Students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics |
71% |
65% |
71% |
76% |
| Students meeting or exceeding state standards in science |
63% |
73% |
71% |
63% |
| Students exceeding state standards |
13% |
12% |
14% |
11% |
| Students promoted from 3rd grade (Data from 2004-05; 2005-06; 2006-07) |
92% |
100% |
96% |
97% |
| Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Reading |
N/A |
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3 |
| Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Mathematics |
N/A |
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2 |
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Student connection
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Average days absent per student |
12.2 |
25.7 |
27.0 |
25.0 |
| Students reporting participation in extracurricular activities |
69% |
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63% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of School Safety |
81% |
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96% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Academic Rigor at School |
80% |
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74% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent levels of Support from Teachers and Staff at School |
82% |
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96% |
| Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Social Emotional Learning among Peers |
79% |
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96% |
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School characteristics
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CPS rank or average
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2006
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2007
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2008
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| Number of national board certified teachers |
N/A |
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4 |
| Average days absent per teacher |
9 |
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15 |
| School cleanliness |
N/A |
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B |
| Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Adequate + Excellent |
84% |
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86% |
| Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Excellent |
13% |
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25% |
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Key
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0%
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50%
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100%
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Recently published reports
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6 month asbestos surveillance
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Fall 2009
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Asbestos Inspection report
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2007
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School Assessment
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N/A
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Weekly Recycling Report
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Current
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| Additional resources |
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Provide feedback on Christopher
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| Key dates* |
September 03
Track E: No Classes, Staff Only Day
September 06
Labor Day: No Classes
September 07
First Day of School: Regular Track
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| *Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm. |
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