There are lots of critics of CPS and inner city schools out there. Often, their criticism is unfounded, and misplaced, as in the case of one school we work with, Arthur Ashe Elementary, in Chicago. This is a school that goes above and beyond the normal day of education as it will offer a November 14th (TODAY!) through February 23rd 'After School Program.'
This program has three components; a hot meal from 3:00 pm to 3:30, then a one hour math and reading homework enrichment element followed by extracurriculars (cheerleading, performing arts, choir, open gym, technology, and art). Any student in grades K-8 can participate and the student MUST participate in the academic portion in order to participate in the extracurriculars.
By the way, I was looking at the perfect attendance list of students in the entire school. It's amazing!!! It's not unusual to see that 15 to 20 students, in each class, have perfect attendance for the entire month of September.
Yes, Arthur Ashe is on the rise!!
There are many CPS schools that doing something similar to Ashe. I hope some of the naysayers take a closer look.
Dick
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