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Ariel

Official school name:
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
"Ariel students are strong writers, effective presenters, and outstanding thinkers."
Principal, Lennette Alyce Coleman
 
Address:
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, Illinois 60653
Phone: (773) 535-1996
Fax: (773) 535-1931
schools.cuip.net/ariel/
Contacts:
Principal - Lennette Alyce Coleman
Other - Dr. Judith Shelton
Attendance boundaries:
Yes South zone map
School type Zone Grades Number of students
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Small
South
Pre-K-8
462

Pre-K: Half Day Kindergarten: Full Day
Hours: 8:30 am-3:15 pm After School Hours: 2:45 pm-5:30 pm
Earliest Drop Off: 8:00:00 AM    
Overview

Created in 1996, Ariel Community Academy offers a Math and Science Magnet Program through a unique public-private partnership. It is a small school with small class sizes that offers individualized instruction and opportunities for acceleration and enrichment for each student. Academic programs include a finance and investment curriculum, high school credit for algebra, economics, biology, and Spanish. Ariel is driven by three imperatives: Ariel students are strong writers, effective presenters, and outstanding thinkers.
Programs
 
Before and after school programs
After School Counts-Reading
Art
Choir
Drama
Math
Reading
School Choir
Spanish
School activities
Art
Art Club
Athletics
Book Club
Books and Breakfast
Chess Club
Choir
Dance
Dance Club
Drama
Drama and Chess Club
Drama Club
Drama Clubs
E2K Math and Science Clubs
Enrichment Math
Math
Math Club
Math Enrichment
Math Enrichment Club
Math Tutoring
Reading
Reading Club
Reading Enrichment
Science Club
Tutoring
Yearbook
Yearbook Club
Young Poets
Athletics
Cheerleading
Dance
Football
Gymnastics
Softball
At-a-glance
National Magnet Schools of America 2008 Magnet School of Excellence.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2008-2009, there were 462 students enrolled at Ariel. 85.3% were low income Students. 7.4% were Special Education Students. 0.2% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Ariel was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 98.1% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 1.3%.
Students w/disabilities: 7.4 % English language learners: 0.2 %
ADA accessible: Generally accessible Dress Code: Yes
 
Enrollment and admissions
Guidelines
Accepts students citywide through random lottery. Pre-K open to applicants citywide.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Kathryn MadkinsStandard and Pre-K12/18/2009
Testing required
None required
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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 Download PDF
School Segment Report 2010 Download PDF
Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 Download PDF
State School Report Card 2009 Download PDF
Scorecard
Student outcomes CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Students exceeding state standards for the highest grade enrolled N/A
12%
23%
24%
Academic progress CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Students meeting or exceeding state standards 68%
76%
82%
84%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading 67%
68%
76%
84%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics 71%
85%
88%
87%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in science 63%
73%
79%
77%
Students exceeding state standards 13%
11%
17%
22%
Students promoted from 3rd grade (Data from 2004-05; 2005-06; 2006-07) 92%
97%
97%
95%
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Reading N/A
-0.1
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Mathematics N/A
0
Student connection CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Average days absent per student 12.2
6.3
8.5
8.8
Students reporting participation in extracurricular activities 69%
86%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of School Safety 81%
88%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Academic Rigor at School 80%
84%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent levels of Support from Teachers and Staff at School 82%
90%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Social Emotional Learning among Peers 79%
81%
School characteristics CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Number of national board certified teachers N/A
2
Average days absent per teacher 9
9
School cleanliness N/A
B
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Adequate + Excellent 84%
91%
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Excellent 13%
25%
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Recently published reports
Report name Date Download
6 month asbestos surveillance Fall 2009 Download PDF
Asbestos Inspection report 2007 Download PDF
School Assessment N/A Download PDF
Weekly Recycling Report Current Opens in a new window
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Additional resources
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Key dates*
September 07
First Day of School: Regular Track
September 22
School Board Meeting
September 24
All Tracks: No Classes, Staff Only Day
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.