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INTER-AMERICAN

851 W WAVELAND Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60613

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A Message from the Principal

A Message from the Principal

Inter-American Magnet Dual Language School: 
As a national model of dual language education, children at Inter-American learn to read and write in Spanish and English across all academic subjects within our carefully articulated concurrent literacy model and our own grassroots Curriculum of the Americas: We are Community (Gr. pk-1); We are Indigenous People (Gr. 2-5); and We are Scholarly Activists (Gr. 6-8).

A Message from the Principal

State of the School

The State of the School address provides a robust community forum to reflect on the past year's progress, discuss future priorities, and align school goals with the District's five-year strategic plan, "Success 2029: Together We Rise."

  • Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
  • Time: 8 pm - 8:15 pm
  • Location: Virtual
  • Additional Details: Presentation Deck: https://www.iamschicago.com/ourpages/auto/2025/7/9/50491983/School_Report_610078_2025.pdf?rnd=1763822807563

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PK-8

School Grades

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593

# of Students

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District

Governance

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773-534-5490
Phone

773-534-5483
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9:00 AM-4:00 PM
School Hours

8:30AM
Earliest Dropoff

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Gladys B B Rivera
Principal

Carmen Knott-Wilson
Assistant Principal

Alexis Reyna
School Clerk

Maggie Garginkel
Counselor

Christine Vega-Castro
Case Manager

Ana Martinez
Restorative Justice Coordinator

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Data About This School

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Curriculum & Instruction

Data about student learning, achievement and classroom curriculum.

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Inclusive & Supportive Learning Environment

Data about student progress, classroom support and the school environment.

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Connectedness & Wellbeing

Data about student attendance, health supports and access to enriching activities.

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Postsecondary Success

Data about student readiness for college, careers and life after graduation.

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Partnerships & Engagement

Data about how families, community and the school work together to support student learning.

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How We Partner for Continuous Improvement

District Investments

CPS is committed to providing the resources needed to provide a high-quality education for all our students. Strategic investments are equitably distributed to support school initiatives and priorities that drive student growth.

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Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP)

This three-year strategic plan is prepared by each school’s CIWP team (school leadership, staff, parents, LSC members, community members, and others) to outline the school’s initiatives and priorities to improve student outcomes.

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