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Shoesmith

Official school name:
Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School
"...It takes a village to educate a child."
Principal, Patricia P Watson
 
Address:
1330 E 50th St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
Phone: (773) 535-1764
Fax: (773) 535-1877
www.cuip.uchicago.edu/schools/shoesmith
Contacts:
Principal - Patricia P Watson
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
Neighborhood
South
K-6
378

Pre-K: Kindergarten: Full Day
Hours: 8:55 am-2:45 pm After School Hours:
Earliest Drop Off: 7:45:00 AM    
Overview

Shoesmith School is located in the historic Hyde Park/Kenwood Community. The school, a Mathematics and Science Magnet Cluster School, was named after a prominent Hyde Park math teacher. It continues in its namesake's tradition by offering students a rich blend of academic programs utilizing a balanced literacy framework, Everyday Math and F.O.S.S. Science. In addition, we include Spanish, choir, general music, and band in our weekly program. The AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is implemented in grades 4 to 6. We participate in Battle of the Books, Winning Words (a Debate Club offered through the University of Chicago), Young Authors, the M.A.P.S and Museum Connections Program to name a few. We enjoy partnerships with the University of Chicago, St. Paul and the Redeemer, Junior Achievement, the Chicago Park District, Merit School of Music, the Hyde Park Art Center and the First Baptist Church.
Programs
 
Before and after school programs
Redeemer Kids (Spark)
Rockets Program
School activities
Art
Art Fair
Arts
Black History Fair
Career Day
Career Fair
College Fair
Fine Arts
History
History and Science Fairs
History Fairs
Market Day
Math
Math Day
Science Fair
Science Fairs
Young Authors
Young Authors Fair
Athletics
Basketball, Co-ed
Cheerleading
Double Dutch
Football
Football, Flag
At-a-glance
At Shoesmith we believe that it takes a village to educate a child.
Statistics Demographics
As of 2008-2009, there were 378 students enrolled at Shoesmith. 89.7% were low income Students. 10.3% were Special Education Students. 0.3% were Limited English Learners. As of 2008-2009, the largest demographic at Shoesmith was Black. As of that time, this demographic made up 94.2% of the student population. The second greatest demographic was Hispanic at 2.9%.
Students w/disabilities: 10.3 % English language learners: 0.3 %
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.

Admissions contactApplication typeApplication deadline
Donna WillisStandard12/18/2009
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
6%
10%
9%
Academic progress CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Students meeting or exceeding state standards 68%
72%
64%
73%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in reading 67%
69%
59%
73%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics 71%
79%
69%
77%
Students meeting or exceeding state standards in science 63%
58%
62%
60%
Students exceeding state standards 13%
11%
11%
13%
Students promoted from 3rd grade (Data from 2004-05; 2005-06; 2006-07) 92%
91%
100%
96%
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Reading N/A
0.6
Relative School Impact on Student Growth in Mathematics N/A
-2.3
Student connection CPS rank or average 2006 2007 2008
Average days absent per student 12.2
9.7
10.3
9.4
Students reporting participation in extracurricular activities 69%
90%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of School Safety 81%
77%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent Levels of Academic Rigor at School 80%
63%
Students Reporting Adequate or Excellent levels of Support from Teachers and Staff at School 82%
75%
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
0
Average days absent per teacher 9
11
School cleanliness N/A
B
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Adequate + Excellent 84%
92%
Parents Reporting Satisfaction with the School: Excellent 13%
17%
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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 03
Track E: No Classes, Staff Only Day
September 06
Labor Day: No Classes
September 07
First Day of School: Regular Track
*Actual dates may vary. Please call school to confirm.