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HOLMES

955 W GARFIELD Blvd

Chicago, Illinois 60621

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School Overview

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A Message from the Principal

A Message from the Principal

Holmes Elementary School offers students a general education program which focuses on the Common Core State Standards. Grades 3-8 are departmentalized which affords scholars the opportunity to receive specialized education by content subject experts allowing the scholars the opportunity to engage in a deeper and more concentrated area of study. Holmes teachers implement coherent instruction to offer an intentional program of study to address the diverse needs of ALL scholars. All scholars in grades K-8 receive intervention services and are strongly encouraged to attend any after school offerings that they are eligible to attend. We also offer a Preschool program for our 3 & 4 year old community. Our school offers a well-articulated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (for which we affectionately call Miracle Transformation of Student Success) to offer academic and social emotional balance. To further enhance curricular supports and social learning, Holmes Scholastic Council plays an integral part of scholar life by giving Holmes scholar’s a voice in the school to encourage school pride, scholar agency and ownership.

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: Monday, October 27, 2025
  • Time: 11:30 am - 12 pm
  • Room: Holmes Parent & Community University Rm. 107

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PK-8

School Grades

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132

# of Students

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District

Governance

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773-535-9025
Phone

773-535-9127
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07:45 AM-02:45 PM
School Hours

2:45PM - 4:00PM
After School Hours

7:20 AM
Earliest Dropoff

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Diedre Kiochandra Y Coleman
Principal

Dawn Williams
Assistant Principal

Jalani McCaa
Dean of Students

Larraine McCaa
Senior Clerk

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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.

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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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