Renaissance 2010
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Renaissance 2010 In 1997, the Illinois General Assembly approved 60 charter schools for the state. Since then, Chicago has outpaced the state by starting 27 public charter schools, with 47 campuses. The student achievement, increased demand, and strong parent satisfaction in these new schools set the stage for the Renaissance 2010 initiative, announced in June 2004 by the Chicago Public Schools and the City of Chicago. Renaissance 2010 calls for 100 new schools by 2010. This bold plan closes chronically under-performing schools and sets up a competitive, community-based selection process to determine the best school operator for each site.
Under Renaissance 2010, the Chicago Public Schools seek to create 100 high-performing public schools in designated communities of need by 2010. These schools will be held accountable for performance through 5-year contracts while being given autonomy to create innovative learning environments using one of the following governance structures: charter, contract, or performance.
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[edit] Renaissance 2010 Schools Types
There are three different types of Renaissance schools, a charter school, a contract school, and a performance School.
- Charter – Charter Schools are independent public schools. Free from many state laws, district initiatives, and board policies, charter teachers are employees of the nonprofit governing board or an education management organization hired by the board. Charters are operated pursuant to Illinois Charter Law (ILCS 5/27A).
- Contract – Contract Schools are a newly created public school model established as a part of Renaissance 2010. Contracts will be managed by independent nonprofit organizations in accordance with Performance Agreements. Contract schoolteachers will be employees of the nonprofit. Contract schools are operated pursuant to Illinois School Code.
- Performance – Performance Schools employ CPS staff and are CPS schools that have freedom from and flexibility on many district initiatives and policies.
[edit] List of Renaissance 2010 Schools
Chicago will have an estimated 100 Renaissance schools by 2010. Please note that all schools are listed with their respective addresses, and located within Chicago's city limits. The following Contract, Performance, and Charter schools have been opened under Renaissance 2010 as of fall 2006.
1 Contract School
Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy | http://www.aqs.org 231 N. Pine Avenue | Chicago, IL 60623 | P: 312-226-3355 x.250 | F: 312-226-1027 | Unit 7020 Contact: Karen Washington, kwashington@aqs.org Current Grade: 9th Grades at Capacity: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • Founded by the Westside Ministers Coalition in partnership with American Quality Schools, the Austin Business and Entrepreneurship Academy is a school of high standards providing students with a strong academic foundation, business knowledge, social skills, and practical experiences to enable them to pursue economic opportunity for themselves and create economic opportunity for the Austin community.
13 Performance Schools
Bronzeville Scholastic Institute (at DuSable) | http://www.bronzevillescholastic.org 4934 S. Wabash Avenue | Chicago, IL 60615 | P: 773-535-1150 | F: 773-535-1228 | Unit 7270 Principal: Latunja O. Williams, lowilliams@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Bronzeville Scholastic is provides a college preparatory education that will empower students to become life-long learners able to communicate effectively and become change agents in a variety of professions. The vision includes motivating, teaching, and encouraging a new generation of self-disciplined, respectful, and responsible leaders. The interdisciplinary curriculum includes character-building advisories and the development of leadership skills through student-created Service Learning projects.
Infinity Math, Science, and Technology High School (at Little Village) | http://www.lvlhs.org 3120 S. Kostner Avenue | Chicago, IL 60623 | P: 773-535-4225 | F: 773-535-4270 | Unit 7680 Principal: Martha G. Irizarry, mgirizarry@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Infinity has cultivated a culture based on trust, respect and responsibility, and provides a college preparatory curriculum with integrated, team taught courses meeting state standards. At Infinity instruction is focused on project-based learning. Their ultimate goal is to give our students the necessary tools to succeed in life, whatever choices they make, in a rich safe environment.
Lindblom Math and Science Academy High School | http://www.lmsa.cps.k12.il.us 6130 S. Wolcott Avenue | Chicago, IL 60636 | P: 773-535-9300 | F: 773-535-9314 | Unit 7110 Principal: Alan Mather, awmather@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Lindblom is an integrated science curriculum, interactive Core Plus mathematics curriculum, Mandarin & Arabic languages, as well as outstanding opportunities across the academic spectrum. With a Wednesday colloquia, students explore areas of interest in math and/or science or engage in service to the Englewood community that is pedagogically grounded. Lindblom Math and Science Academy offers a full range of athletic and co-curricular activities.
Multicultural Arts High School (at Little Village) | http://www.lvlhs.org 3120 S. Kostner Avenue | Chicago, IL 60623 | P: 773-535-4242 | F: 773-535-4273 | Unit 7630 Principal: Jose Rico, jarico@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Multicultural Arts High School (MAS) is an arts-integrated, multi-cultural school with a highly rigorous instructional program. It is a stimulating, exciting and safe school, offering youth a unique range of learning experiences and opportunities for self-expression. With an extensive partnership with the School of the Art Institute MAS utilizes its arts integrated program to create an environment of excellence that will prepare students for college.
Pershing West Middle School (at Douglas) | http://www.pershingwest.cps.k12.il.us 3200 S. Calumet Avenue | Chicago, IL 60616 | P: 773-534-9240 | F: 773-534-9249 | Unit 2680 Principal: Cheryl Watkins, cdwatkins@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 4th – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Pershing West is part of the Chicago Math and Science Initiative and offers a specific aptitude gifted program in science for 7th and 8th grade students. Eighth grade students can also participate in early-involvement algebra, and 7th and 8th graders may participate in the Bulls Scholars program to earn a high school credit in English. In addition to the core curriculum, Pershing West offers foreign language instruction, physical education classes and fine and performing arts.
Rickover Naval Academy High School (at Senn) | http://www.rickovernaval.org 5900 N. Glenwood Avenue | Chicago, IL 60660 | P: 773-534-2890 | F: 773-534-2895 | Unit 7140 Principal: Michael Biela, mjbiela@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 10th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Rickover Naval Academy offers a college prep curriculum with an emphasis on science and history. Their mission is to empower cadets to meet and exceed academic standards through a challenging and engaging curriculum that prepares cadets for postsecondary education and/or independent living. Rickover also provides meaningful leadership training experiences and activities that serve as a foundation for success throughout the cadet's life. The military component, re-enforced throughout the curriculum, motivates young people to be better scholars, leaders, and citizens.
School of Social Justice (at Little Village) | http://www.lvlhs.org 3120 S. Kostner Avenue | Chicago, IL 60623 | P: 773-535-4300 | F: 773-535-4271 | Unit 7600 Principal: Rito Martinez, rmartinez15@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Born out of a historical community struggle, 14 courageous parents and community members waged a 19-day hunger strike for a quality education. The values of social justice, peace, self-determination, community participation and empowerment inform our schools. The School of Social Justice ensures that all students become critical thinkers through a curriculum that is rigorous, innovative, and implemented through meaningful school relationships. Project-based and problem-based learning that addresses real world issues through the lens of race, gender, culture, economic equity, peace, justice, and the environment is the catalyst for our curriculum.
Sherman School of Excellence (First Turn-Around School) 1000 W. 52nd Street | Chicago, IL 60609 | P: 773-553-1757 | F: 773-534-0109 | Unit 5890 Principal: Lionel Allen, leallen@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: Pre K – 8th Grades at Capacity: Pre K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • Sherman is the first “turn-around school of its kind; this model brings a new school operator and staff to a chronically underperforming school. Sherman was “reconstituted,” which means the staff was replaced at the end of the school year, and the new operator will hire new staff for the following fall. CPS selected the Academy of Urban School Leadership (AUSL), which has a strong record of performance in its four current schools, to operate Sherman. AUSL has created a shared governance model bringing together parent and community members, teachers, and AUSL board members to make decisions about the school. The new staff will be led by experienced educators with a history of achieving positive school change.
Suder Montessori Elementary School | http://www.sudermontessori.cps.k12.il.us 2022 W. Washington Boulevard | Chicago, IL 60612 | P: 773-534-7685 | F: 773-534-7933 | Unit 6340 Principal: Deborah Hammond-Watts, dphammond-watts@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • The Montessori curriculum presents an integrated approach that unifies separate branches of the curriculum. Learning occurs in an inquiring, cooperative, and nurturing atmosphere. Montessori classrooms encourage social interaction for cooperative learning, peer teaching, and emotional development. Classrooms consist of multi-aged, multi-graded, and heterogeneous groups of students. The family is considered an integral part of the individuals total development and key to student success.
Tarkington School of Excellence 3330 W. 71st Street | Chicago, IL 60629 | P: 773-535-4700 | F: 773-535-4713 | Unit 7160 Principal: Vincent Iturralde, vmiturralde@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: Pre K – 6th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Tarkington is a green school, focusing on environmental issues and life sciences, and integrating them into all subject areas. Children learn the importance of preserving resources by focusing on life, environmental, and physical sciences. The school is one of five green schools across the country. Tarkington boasts a computer lab, science lab, and art/music room. The school also partners with organizations including the Academy of Urban School Leadership and the Chicago Park District.
Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine (at DuSable) | http://www.wpsm.cps.k12.il.us 4934 S. Wabash Avenue | Chicago, IL 60615 | P: 773-535-1150 | F: 773-535-1023 | Unit 7200 Principal: Delores Bedar, dlbedar@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 7th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Daniel Hale Williams Preparatory School of Medicine is a small school which offers a six-year college prep math and science curriculum for young people interested in pursuing a career in the fields of medicine or engineering. The school provides the academic rigor needed for a student's success relative to college admission and completion. Critical thinking methodologies are infused in every discipline. Students are taught to be thinkers, mathematical thinkers, scientific thinkers, historical thinkers, etc.
UPLIFT Community School (at Arai)' | http://www.upliftcommunityschool.org 900 W. Wilson | Chicago, IL 60640 | P: 773-534-2875 | F: 773-534-2876 | Unit 2210 Principal: Stephanie Y. Moore, symoore@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 6th - 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Students enrolled in Uplift will be attending a college preparatory school with a social justice philosophy. Uplift wants its students to be educated agents of change. Educational emphasis is placed on reading, math, use of technology, research and writing, coupled with student creativity. Students will also be able to earn Uplift high school credit by taking freshman level courses.
World Language High School (at Little Village)' | http://www.lvlhs.org 3120 S. Kostner Avenue | Chicago, IL 60623 | P: 773-535-4334 | F: 773-535-4472 | Unit 4460 Principal: Mirtha Quintana-Toomey, mequintana-toomey@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • The vision of World Language is to create and sustain a highly motivated learning community that supports the concept that all students can learn when given the proper tools and opportunities. Their intent is to create a multicultural, multilingual environment that respects its stakeholders and enables them to fully develop their potential. Its integrated curriculum will promote students' understanding of world cultures and a growing awareness of the individual's role in our urban, multicultural and multiethnic environment.
25 Charter Schools
Aspira Charter School (at Haugan) | http://www.aspirail.org 3729 W. Leland Avenue | Chicago, IL 60625 | P: 773-252-0970 | F: 773-267-3568 | Unit 3500 Principal: Norma Quintana, nquintana@haugan.aspirail.org Current Grades: 6 – 8th Grades at Capacity: 6 – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • The mission of the Haugan Middle School Campus is to provide a small school environment that will prepare middle-school students to meet the challenges of a high school college-preparatory curriculum. Through a technology-rich, student-centered, project-based curriculum, students will build academic and real world skill, and become successful and productive life long learners.
Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School | http://www.lighthouse-academies.org/BZLCS.htm 8 W. Root Street | Chicago, IL 60609 | P: 773-535-1460 | F: 773-535-1459 | Unit 3990 Principal: April Knox, aknox@lighthouse-academies.org Current Grades: Pre K – 5th Grades at Capacity: Pre K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • Operated by Lighthouse Academies, a non-profit organization, Bronzeville Lighthouse Charter School will endow its students with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to be responsible and productive citizens. Students will realize this mission through a curriculum that infuses visual and performing arts into a rigorous core of content.
Catalyst Charter School - Howland | http://www.catalystschools.org 1616 S. Spaulding Avenue | Chicago, IL 60623 | P: 773-534-1753 | Unit 4370 Principal: Michael Neis, catalystinfo@gmail.com Current Grades: 4th – 5th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • The mission of Catalyst Schools is to provide a high quality elementary educational choice to urban children who have not been adequately served by existing educational institutions. Catalyst Schools will significantly raise performance in the core subject areas of reading, writing, and math so that all students achieve at grade level or better by graduation. Catalyst Charter School is devoted to being a catalyst for creating competent citizens and transforming the communities of those students by building a strong network of support that follows the student throughout his/her learning career.
Chicago International Charter School - Avalon/South Shore Campus | http://www.cics-avalonpark.org 1501 E. 83rd Place | Chicago, IL 60619 | P: 773-721-3076 | F: 773-731-0142 | Unit 6580 Principal: Anthony Chalmers, achalmers@aqs.org Current Grades: K – 5th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • The Chicago International Charter School (CICS) is a multi-campus charter school run by the Chicago Charter School Foundation (CCSF). CCSF’s mission is to operate K-12 charter schools that provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education to every student, thereby bringing innovation, choice, and competition to education in Chicago.
Chicago International Charter School - Ralph Ellison Campus | http://www.cicsellison.org 8101 S. Honore Street | Chicago, IL 60620 | P: 312-455-7890 | F: 773-535-8096 | Unit 4911 Director: Dr. Eboni Wilson, ebonikwilson@hotmail.com Current Grades: 9th – 10th Grades at Capacity: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • See Chicago International Charter School – Avalon/South Shore Campus above.
Chicago International Charter School -Wrightwood Campus | http://www.cicswrightwood.org 8130 S. California Avenue | Chicago, IL 60652 | P: 773-434-4575 | F: 773-434-2026 | Unit 3180 Principal: Tarsa Stovall, tstovall@cicswrightwood.org Current Grades: K – 6th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • See Chicago International Charter School – Avalon/South Shore Campus above.
Chicago Virtual Charter School | http://www.chicagovcs.org 1 E. Jackson | Chicago, IL 60604 | P: 312-362-7680 | F: 773-535-8096 | Unit 7700 Head of School: Sharon Hayes, info@virtualcvs.org Current Grades: K – 8th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • Chicago Virtual Charter School will provide instruction through a blended model that includes online courses and direct instruction at a central site. Lessons will be presented in a mix of print and multimedia to enhance the learning experience and address different learning styles. Certified teachers, parents or other educators will guide students through their daily coursework in their own home or other small group setting. Teachers will review the students’ daily assessments and provide individualized feedback to them. This model will address students whose needs cannot be adequately met by a traditional public school.
Choir Academy Charter School of Chicago | http://www.ccchoir.org/academy.html 3737 S. Paulina Street | Chicago, IL 60609 | P: 773-890-4720 | F: 773-890-4773| Unit 6530 Principal: Krystal Muldrow, kdmuldrow1@cps.k12.il.us Current Grade: 3rd – 8th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • The Choir Academy Charter School of Chicago gives Chicago students the foundation for success in school and life by offering an in depth academic and social development program using music as an organizing focus.
DuSable Leadership Academy of Betty Shabazz International Charter School 4934 S. Wabash Avenue | Chicago, IL 60615 | P: 773-535-1170 | F: 773-535-1912| Unit 4140 Contact: Dr. Loretta Young-Wright, lyoungwright@cps.k12.il.us Current Grades: 9th – 10th Grades at Capacity: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • With three campuses located on Chicago’s South Side, the Betty Shabazz International Charter School is dedicated to the academic, cultural, social, and physical development of African American children. The original campus balances instruction using African centered themes, arts and humanities, technology, and linkages to local community resources as well as South Africa, Brazil, and Ghana.
Erie Elementary Charter School | http://www.eriecharterschool.org 2510 W. Cortez Street | Chicago, IL 60622 | P: 773-486-7161 | F: 773-486-7234 | Unit 5780 Principal: Linda Ponce de Leon, lindapdl@erircharterschool.org Current Grades: K – 2nd Grades at Capacity: K – 5th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS) is a community where students, parents, and staff work together in true partnership to develop children who are confident in their culture and ethnic origin; are bi-literate in Spanish and English; achieve academic excellence; and are firmly placed on a path to higher education. EECS is a place where staff and teachers reflect and respect the diversity of the student body, and where participation and input of students and their families are considered essential.
Galapagos Elementary Charter School | http://www.galapagoscharter.org 3814 W. Iowa Street | Chicago, IL 60611 | P: 773-384-9400 | F: 773-384-4866 | Unit 5840 Executive Directors: Michael Lane/ Patrick Love, galapagoscharter@hotmail.com Current Grades: K – 5th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Galapagos Charter School (GCS) is dedicated to preparing students to be responsible, productive, college-educated adults capable of adapting and prospering in a changing global economy. GCS will provide meaningful, intensified instruction that will give students the motivation and tools necessary to lead a successful life. To further empower students, GCS will promote economic literacy, foreign language acquisition, leadership ethics and positive living habits. Finally, GCS will foster high levels of achievement by advocating for the academic, social-emotional, and physiological needs of every student.
Legacy Charter School | http://www.legacycharterschool.org 4217 W. 18th Street | Chicago, IL 60606 | P: 773-542-1640 | F: 773-542-1649 | Unit 5870 Principal: Lisa Kenner, lisa.kenner@legacycharterschool.org Current Grades: Pre K – 3rd Grades at Capacity: Pre K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • Legacy Charter School is an outstanding center for teaching and learning for children and their families that will recognize and nurture the full potential of every child, provide a foundation for a college education, and educate students to be creative and critical thinkers and responsible citizens in school, at home, and in the broader community.
Noble Street Charter School - Pritzker College Prep Campus | http://www.noblenetwork.com 4131 W. Cortland Avenue | Chicago, IL 60639 | P: 773-862-1449 x.203 | F: 773-278-0421 | Unit 1931 Principal: Pablo Sierra, psierra@goldentiers.org Current Grade: 9th Grades at Capacity: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • Charter Schools in the Noble Network, in partnership with the Northwestern University Settlement House, prepare urban youth to function successfully in society by emphasizing commitment to educational excellence, civic responsibility, and respect for the community, the environment, and others. Noble Street has a college preparatory curriculum and opportunities for students to earn college credit while at Noble Street.
Noble Street Charter School - Rauner College Prep Campus | http://www.noblenetwork.com 1337 W. Ohio Street | Chicago, IL 60633 | P: 773-862-1449 x.203 | F: 773-278-0421 | Unit 1932 Principal: Eric W. Thomas, ethomas@goldentigers.org Current Grade: 9th Grades at Capacity: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • See Noble Street Charter School – Pritzker College Prep Campus description above.
Perspectives Charter School – Calumet Campus | http://www.perspectivescs.org 8131 S. May Street | Chicago, IL 60620 |P: 773-535-8659 | F: 312-225-7411 | Unit 1961 Co-Principals: Tamara Davis, tdavis@perspectivescs.org, Glennese Ray, gray@perspectivescs.org Current Grades: 7th and 9th Grades at Capacity: 7th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • Perspectives Charter School provides students with a rigorous and relevant education that will prepare them for life in a changing and competitive world. Perspectives fosters students to be intellectually reflective, caring, and ethical people en route to a lifetime of meaningful work. The education program is built around A Disciplined Life, a philosophy that promotes principles around the themes of self-perception, communication, and productivity.
Providence Englewood Charter School - Bunche Campus6515 S. Ashland Avenue | Chicago, IL 60636 | P: 773-722-4600 x.1011 | F: 773-535-8096 | Unit 6700 Principal: Paul Adams, p119@aol.com Current Grades: K – 5th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • Providence Englewood’s mission is to provide a proven, effective college preparatory education to urban students who otherwise would not have this opportunity. It shares a singular focus on its college preparatory goal, with its values embedded in the belief that education for college leads to lifelong achievement and success. The school’s values are carried out through rigorous hard work by students and faculty; this work will be grounded in four pillars of success: Expectations, Accountability, Curriculum, and Instruction.
Barbara A. Sizemore Academy of Betty Shabazz International Charter School1540 W. 84th Street | Chicago, IL 60620 | P: 773-779-5666 | F: 773-779-5668 | Unit 5130 Principal: Soyini Walton, soyini.walton@bsics.net Current Grades: 6th – 8th Grades at Capacity: 6th – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • With three campuses located on Chicago’s South Side, the Betty Shabazz International Charter School is dedicated to the academic, cultural, social, and physical development of African American children. The original campus balances instruction using African centered themes, arts and humanities, technology, and linkages to local community resources as well as South Africa, Brazil, and Ghana.
University of Chicago Charter School - Donoghue Campus | http://donoghue.usi-schools.org 707 E. 37th Street | Chicago, IL 60653 | P: 773-729-5300 | F: 773-729-5290 | Unit 2600 Principal: Nicole Woodard Iliev, nwiliev@hotmail.com Current Grades: Pre K – 4th Grades at Capacity: Pre K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • The University of Chicago Charter School mission is threefold: to provide a college prep education for CPS students that begins in preschool; to serve as a professional development center for CPS teachers and instructional leaders; and to catalyze community building among the new mixed-income neighborhoods in its vicinity. In service of these goals, the school will model ambitious intellectual work for all students, strong academic and social supports, and extended-day enrichment programming for children and adults that will ensure every child’s success.
University of Chicago Charter School – Woodlawn High School Campus | http://ucchs.usi-schools.org 6420 S. University Avenue | Chicago, IL 60637 | P: 773-535-6797 | Unit 3061 Campus Director: Barbara Crock, bcrock@usi-schools.org Current Grades: 6th and 9th Grades at Capacity: 6th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • See University of Chicago Charter School – Donoghue Campus description above.
UNO Charter School - Bartolomé de las Casas Campus | http://www.unocharterschools.org 1641 W. 16th Street | Chicago, IL 60608 | P: 312-432-3224 | F: 312-432-1066 | Unit 3341 Contact: Joseph Dolan, jdolan@unocharterschools.org Current Grades: K – 8th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • The United Neighborhood Organization, a leading Latino community organization, founded the Octavio Paz and Rufino Tamayo campuses. Schools within the UNO network provide a disciplined environment, high academic expectations, and intensive English instruction. A school program that provides a disciplined environment, high academic expectations, and intensive English instruction.
UNO Charter School - Carlos Fuentes Campus | http://www.unocharterschools.org 2845 W. Barry Avenue | Chicago, IL 60618 | P: 312-279-9826 | F: 312-279-9852 | Unit 3342 Director: Thomas Denneen, tdenneen@unocharterschools.org Current Grade: K – 8th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • See UNO Charter School – Bartolome de las Casas Campus description above.
UNO Charter School - Rufino Tamayo Campus | http://www.unocharterschools.org 5135 S. California Avenue | Chicago, IL 60629 | P: 773-434-6355 | F: 773-434-5036 | Unit 3340 Principal: Dawn Delgado, ddelgado-arenas@unocharterschools.org Current Grades: K – 8th Grades at Capacity: K – 8th Year Opened: Fall 2005 • See UNO Charter School – Bartolome de las Casas Campus description above.
Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men - Lindblom Campus | http://www.urbanprep.org 6130 S. Wolcott Avenue| Chicago, IL 60636 | P: 773-535-9678 | F: 312-755-1050 | Unit 7030 Founder, CEO: Tim King, tking@urbanprep.org Current Grade: 9th Grades at Capacity: 9th – 12th Year Opened: Fall 2006 • The mission of the Urban Prep Academy for Young Men Charter School is to provide a high-quality and comprehensive college-preparatory educational experience to urban young men that will result in graduates being admitted to and succeeding in college. Urban Prep will provide a culturally relevant curriculum that centralizes, rather than marginalizes, the complex experience of the urban young man. This instructional program, as part of the Urban Prep Arc program, will help students acquire the intellectual, social, and emotional skills they will need not only to gain acceptance to a college of their choice but also to succeed, flourish, and finish.
[edit] Criticisms
President of the Chicago Teacher's Union, Marilyn Stewart has openly opposed Renaissance 2010 perceiving it as a machine designed to dismantle public education. She pointed out that charter schools have a history of low-performance on standardized test scores, dismissing them as an alternative to good public education in Chicago. Stewart also pointed out that teachers at charter schools are not subject to the same scrutiny under No Child Left Behind as Chicago public teachers, further supporting her claim that education at the schools in question are a poor substitute.
