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WILLIAMS HS

4934 S WABASH Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60615

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School Overview

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A Message from the Principal

A Message from the Principal

Our Vision at Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine is to create an institution that will become a part of the medical school pipeline addressing the attrition of underrepresented minority medical school student applicants. It is also our vision that all students will develop lifelong habits of mind such as responsibility, accountability, discipline, collaboration, continuous inquiry and a determination to succeed.

Our mission at Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine is to involve all students in rigorous and engaging coursework that prepares them for college; assisting all students in becoming critical thinkers in reading, writing and problem-solving, while creating a professional learning community of students, parents, teachers and administrators.

All Faculty and Staff have high expectations for establishing and maintaining an academic culture of achievement and learning. It is our firm belief that all students can learn and we are responsible for preparing them as the Pipeline to the College Bound. We pride ourselves as a learning community committed to preparing our students to enter the world as young adults who are Prompt, Prepared, Resp

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: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  • Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Room: 118

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9-12

School Grades

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80

# of Students

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District

Governance

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773-535-1120
Phone

773-535-1004
Fax

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8:00 AM - 3:20 PM
School Hours

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
After School Hours

7:30 AM
Earliest Dropoff

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Leonetta C Sanders
Principal

Cheryl Moore
Assistant Principal

Paula Young
Clerk

JaKendra Williams
Counselor

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Data About This School

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Curriculum & Instruction

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Inclusive & Supportive Learning Environment

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Connectedness & Wellbeing

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Postsecondary Success

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Partnerships & Engagement

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

Public Transit

Public Transit

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15, 24, 29, 3, 43, 47, 51

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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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