Otis

Pre-K: Half Day Kindergarten: Full Day Hours: 9:00 am-2:45 pm After School Hours: 2:45 pm-5:00 pm Earliest Drop Off: 8:30:00 AM

Overview

James Otis Elementary is a Magnet Cluster School offering world language programs in Spanish, Italian, and Latin. We have space available and accept applications for student enrollment from outside the attendance area. Our academic focus is centered on providing literature-based instruction, second language acquisition, multicultural studies, and an integrated arts-rich curriculum. In addition to its outstanding programs, Otis is proudly recognized as a school that fully integrates special needs students. We offer bilingual programming for English language learners, as well as integrative programming for visually impaired and autistic students. Otis boasts two computer labs and internet access via a high speed wireless network. The school's partners include National-Louis University, University of Chicago, DePaul University, New Leaders for New Schools, West-Town Leadership United, Family Focus, Youth Connections, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Stern Joint Venture LP, Erie Neighborhood House, and CareerBuilder.

Programs   Before and after school programs Art Family Focus Program Park Kids Program Physical Activities School activities Adult Education Computer Education Computers Programs Drama Enrichment Programs Gardening Gear Up Intramural Sports Language Programs Math Math Enrichment Music Reading Reading Enrichment Sports Theater Vocal Music Writing Athletics Football Football, Flag Softball

At-a-glance

The school campus houses a Victorian (1879) building modernized by ADA accommodations, state-of-the-art mobile computer labs, a lush seasonal garden, a tot play lot, ample field house, soccer and softball fields. Otis School offers a student-centered curriculum meeting the needs of each student while continuing to trend upward in academic excellence.

Statistics Demographics As of 2008-2009, there were 438 students enrolled at Otis. 95.4% were low income Students. 18.0% were Special Education Students. 18.7% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Otis was Hispanic. As of that time, this demographic made up 75.3% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Black at 17.6%.

Students w/disabilities: 18.0 % English language learners: 18.7 % ADA accessible: Generally accessible 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 Herrera- Kowalski and Najera 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 Year 1 SIPAAA 2010 - 2012 State School Report Card 2009

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