Shoesmith

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 contact Application type Application deadline Donna Willis Standard 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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