Incubating Fine and Performing Arts/STEAM

Overview: Bright Elementary School strives to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. At Bright School we strive to create a collaborative and inclusive learning environment, while developing innovative thinkers, who understand the past, explore the present, and impact the future. We are committed to developing well rounded students prepared to compete and be successful in a global society. 

Programs Creative: Crochet, Dance, Figure Drawing, Line Dancing, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Step Dance, Student Art Club, Talent Show

Overview: Nash challenges students through an innovative curriculum that employs exercises like daily journal writing, math, and science problem solving. Nash is developing accelerated reading and math programs to meet the needs of its advanced students. Nash’s facilities include a computer lab and Internet access in the classrooms.

Programs Creative: Choir/Chorus, Dance, Drawing, Painting

Overview: Martha M. Ruggles Elementary School is a learning community committed to meeting the unique educational needs of all students. We offer a differentiated curriculum centered on balanced literacy, conceptual mathematics, and inquiry-based science. To enhance our school curriculum, we partner with several fine arts institutions, neighborhood universities, and churches.

Overview: West Park Academy emphasizes fine arts and technology and encourages students to be creative. Our curriculum is literature-based, and students may choose from a variety of extracurricular activities. Classrooms have computers and are Internet accessible for technology-based instruction. Our partners include Hubbard Street Dance, YMCA Violence Prevention, Prevention Partners, Knock At Midnight, Corner Stone, UCAN, Junior Achievement, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and St. Jude.

Programs Creative: Dance

Overview: Dawes School is a multicultural neighborhood school that works to succeed. We offer a Math and Science Magnet Program and an accelerated reading program. Dawes partners with Southwest Airlines, Hope Children’s Hospital, Mobile C.A.R.E. Foundation and Botanical Gardens. Teachers have won small and large grants, and students receive monthly academic and character awards.

Creative Programs: Choir/Chorus, Culinary Classes, Dance, Ethnic/Folk Dance, Murals, Painting, Photography, Student Art Club, Student Music Club

Overview:

Percy L. Julian High School is one of nine high schools serving the Far South Side. Julian is a neighborhood school, however many students who do not live in attendance area enroll in the school to participate in our Career Technical Education Programs: Business, Gaming, Radio TV Broadcast, Medical Academy, and Digital Media. This year we will be adding JROTC for students interested in a leadership pathway. 

Julian is rated strong in the arts.  Recognitions have been received for the outstanding work of the Radio-TV Broadcasting Academy and Marching Band. The grade-level interdisciplinary service-learning program has received national recognition from the Education Commission of the States. Students have opportunities to participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities.  The support and engagement of community partners, including alumni, working with the school is strong.  

Percy L. Julian High School has been awarded accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Julian High School accreditation is recognized throughout the world. 

Creative Programs: Band/Orchestra, Choir/Chorus, Dance, Drama, Film and Video, Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Graphic Design, Guitar, Improv, Media and Production Workshops, Mixed Media, Murals, Painting, Percussion, Photography, Piano/Keyboard, Plays/Acting, Student Art Club, Talent Show, Theater

Overview: Kelvyn Park offers a variety of opportunities for students to learn and receive support in small settings.

Creative Programs: Animation, Animation/Cartoon, Band/Orchestra, Clay Creations, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Graphic Design, Media and Production Workshops, Mixed Media, Mosaics, Painting, Plays/Acting, Sketching, Student Art Club, Talent Show, Theater

Overview: McCutcheon is a community school with a diverse student and teaching population. McCutcheon features 1:1 IPad/Chromebook ratio, internet access in the classrooms, and middle school coding curriculum. We are an Options for Knowledge and  Chicago Math & Science Initiative (CMSI) school.

We have partnerships with  Lawyers in the Classroom, Northwestern University, Latin School, Urban Gateways, Boys and Girls Club, Asian Human Services, Loyola Health Partners and many others.
 
We offer an extensive fine arts based after school program that includes visual arts, dance, percussion and voice classes. We also have programs like debate, STEM plus, and WITS on the Weekend. In addition we offer an array of athletic programs and are proud to offer one of the strongest elementary basketball programs in the city. 

Creative Programs: Art Studio, Choir/Chorus, Culinary Classes, Dance, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Murals, Painting, Percussion, Student Art Club, Weekend Enrichment

Overview: North-Grand High School is quickly becoming a premiere neighborhood high school on the west side of Chicago.  In 2013-2014, North-Grand High School officially came off probation and has continued to raise its overall status moving from a Level 2+ school to a Level 1 school.  The administration and staff at North-Grand are committed to student success and strive to build a culture of continuous improvement.

Creative Programs: Art Studio, Band/Orchestra, Culinary Classes, Dance, Drama, Guitar, Improv, Media and Production Workshops, Photography, Rock Band, Student Art Club, Talent Show

Overview: Parkside Community Academy (A Level 1+ School) is a S.T.E.A.M. Elementary School that Provides High Quality Instruction to All Students within Grades PreK - 8th. We provide a Wide Range of After-School Programming and Athletics; Academics, Enrichment Activities to Students (KDG - 8th Grade). Parkside has Partnerships with the DePaul University, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., NabrU, Inc., Concerned Christian Men, The Alex Thomas Foundation along with Other Educational Foundations and The Black United Fund. Parkside Community Academy is Where Education Lives and Success is Evident!!!  

Creative Programs: Dance, Drawing, Photography, Student Art Club

Rogers School is an ethnically, culturally, and economically diverse neighborhood school currently serving over 700 pre-kindergarten through 8th grade students. Our goal is to provide students with an environment that will allow all of them to reach their maximum potential, to learn to think critically, and to find joy in learning. Our auxiliary classes include physical education, performing and fine arts, technology, and library. We develop kind, empathetic learners and leaders. Our students regularly meet and exceed standards and many receive entry into selective enrollment high schools.

Creative Programs: Choir/Chorus, Dance, Guitar, Knitting, Plays/Acting, Talent Show, Theater

Overview:

Uplift Community High School is one of the first two Early College STEAM High Schools in Chicago. The school was established in 2005. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in the diverse Uptown neighborhood, students have the ability to learn in an environment and high school unlike any other. Our beautiful facility and campus is located just blocks from Harry S. Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, where students can take college level courses during the school day. Students have the opportunity to request a modified class schedule that enables them to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. In fact, through our Early STEAM program, students at Uplift can earn their associates degree or significant credit toward completion before ever graduating high school!

Our school was founded on the principles of social justice and we seek to produce graduates who are well informed and who have the ability to impact their communities, our city, our nation and ultimately the world for the greater good of humanity. Uplift students are game changers and have left their mark in society.

Creative Programs: Art Studio, Band/Orchestra, Drama, Drawing, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Photography, Rhythm Group, Student Art Club, Talent Show

Overview: Welcome to Belmont-Cragin School and Early Childhood Center, which are located on Chicago’s Northwest Side. Our school educates about 500 students from grades PreK through 8th grade; including English language learners and students with disabilities. Belmont-Cragin has an innovative; Reggio inspired Preschool with a K-8 Personalized Learning and an emerging Dual Language program that is currently up to 5th grade. Our Dual Language curriculum creates bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural students through the implementation of researched based strategies and tools. Through personalized learning, we are providing students with the necessary software platforms, flexible learning environments and projects to become productive members of the ever-changing 21st century. Students have opportunities to learn the Fine Arts through instruction in music, visual art, dance, choir and drama, which students take as a class, as well as, optional classes in music that students are free to sign up for according to their interests. Belmont-Cragin is scheduled to move into a new innovative school and community center campus that will serve students in preschool through 8th grade.

Creative Programs: Choir/Chorus, Guitar, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Murals, Musicals, Percussion, Plays/Acting, Student Art Club, Student Music Club, Violin/Strings, Weekend Enrichment

Overview: Cameron Magnet School of the Arts, where our motto is "Cougar Today, College Tomorrow," provides the children of West Humboldt Park with a well-rounded educational experience designed to prepare students for success in high school and post-secondary opportunities.  Students receive balanced literacy reading instruction, rigorous math and science instruction, access to the Fine Arts, and more physical education than most students.  We also focus on providing students with social-emotional learning opportunities and support from our partner social service agencies.  With the support of our families and our community, Cameron is climbing the charts of neighborhood school academic performance in CPS, and we are on our way toward a Tier I designation!

Creative Programs: Band/Orchestra, Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Guitar, Mixed Media, Painting, Percussion, Piano/Keyboard, Rock Band, Student Art Club, Student Music Club, Theater

Overview:

Salmon P. Chase Elementary provides academic programming for students in grades Pre-K-8th grades which includes Dual Language, World Language, STEAM, and CS4ALL. Our mission is to develop students' love of learning, drive for excellence, and compassion for humanity.

Creative Programs: Culinary Classes, Dance, Drawing, Guitar, Plays/Acting, Rock Band

Overview: The Collins Academy High School family develops “doers” – life-long Warriors – who empower and contribute to their communities.  As the hub of the North Lawndale community, we commit to the growth and success of all our students by providing: rigorous educational opportunities that incorporate social-emotional supports; integrated athletic, artistic, and technological experiences; and early college and career exposure to prepare students to think globally, serve locally.

Creative Programs: Art Studio, Band/Orchestra, Choir/Chorus, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Guitar, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Murals, Musicals, Painting, Percussion, Piano/Keyboard, Rock Band, Student Art Club, Talent Show, Theater, Violin/Strings, Web Design

Overview: As a Literature and Writing Magnet Cluster School, Earhart’s mission is academic excellence. Earhart has established a dynamic curriculum: Junior Great Books, ongoing collaboration with Magnet Cluster Literature and Writing Program, and Parent/Family Involvement Program. External partnerships include Art Resources in Teaching (A.R.T.) and Loyola University.

Overview: Students at Evergreen Academy follow a departmental schedule similar to high school and receive instruction in exploratory classes. Rigorous academic programs include honors literature and algebra (HS credit) for select students. School is fully web-enabled. Evergreen has many community / external partners. We have monthly recognitions for student achievement / attendance.

Creative Programs: Choir/Chorus, Crochet, Dance, Drama, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Murals, Origami, Scrapbooking, Student Art Club

Overview: Peterson offers an instructional program that is differentiated for all students. Music, including band, choir, musicals, and an orchestra are available. We also have a comprehensive athletic program. We place an emphasis on student leadership and empowerment through our middle school model. Our academics focus on preparing students for selective high schools. Our mission is to produce college graduates, community leaders, and cultural ambassadors.

Overview:

Portage Park School is a Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster school committed to integrating the arts into all of core subject areas.

Every student is offered the opportunity to express their creativity through: visual arts, music, dance and drama.  We offer an instructional program that is differentiated for all students.

Creative Programs: Art Studio, Band/Orchestra, Ceramics, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Guitar, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Murals, Musicals, Painting, Percussion, Piano/Keyboard, Plays/Acting, Pottery, Recorder, Rock Band, Sketching, Student Art Club, Talent Show, Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance, Theater

• Overview: Steinmetz College Prep High School is the premier school of choice for students throughout the northwest side. We have four highly sought after programs that attract students from all over the city. These programs include One Goal, CTE - Graphic Design, JROTC Academy and our International Baccalaureate Programme. 
  2016 Highlights Include:
  $8 million dollars in college scholarships earned
  96% of grads college-bound
  90 National Honor Society members
  90 IHSA Athletic Scholars
  30+ clubs and after school activities including dance and anime
  22 students participated in the Kakehashi Cultural Exchange Program trip to Japan
  11 Illinois State Scholars
  7 recipients of the Illinois State of Bi-literacy
  Competitive Gaming Club
  Student employment through After School Matters
  Award winning Art program 

Creative Programs: Animation, Art Studio, Band/Orchestra, Ceramics, Choir/Chorus, Clay Creations, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Ethnic/Folk Dance, Figure Drawing, Film and Video, Graphic Design, Guitar, Jewelry, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Murals, Origami, Painting, Percussion, Plays/Acting, Pottery, Rhythm Group, Step Dance, Student Art Club, Student Music Club, Talent Show, Theater, Troupe Performances, Violin/Strings, Web Design, Weekend Enrichment

Overview: Emmett Louis Till Math and Science Academy, a Mathematics and Science Magnet Cluster School, prepares students for high school and beyond. The school maintains a partnership with University of Chicago; participates in math, science, literacy, and social studies fairs; and has three computer labs, a science lab, and a media center. All classrooms have five computers.

Creative Programs: Clay Creations, Drama, Improv, Mosaics, Painting, Plays/Acting, Pottery, Step Dance, Student Art Club, Theater

Overview: Wells believes all students are smart, talented, and capable of success and provides its students with a positive environment with the aim of educating them to become life-long scholars. For more information, visit our website at www.WellsHS.cps.edu 

Creative Programs: Animation, Art Studio, Band/Orchestra, Choir/Chorus, Dance, Drama, Drawing, Ethnic/Folk Dance, Film and Video, Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Guitar, Line Dancing, Media and Production Workshops, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Murals, Musicals, Painting, Percussion, Photography, Piano/Keyboard, Plays/Acting, Step Dance, Student Art Club, Talent Show, Tap/Ballet/Jazz Dance, Theater, Web Design