Career Academy
Simeon
Career Academy
Deadline for Application: Friday, December 22nd, 2017
8147 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
- Main:
- (773) 535-3200
- Web:
- www.simeonca.org
| Academic Performance | |||||||||||||||||
| School Level | Level 2 | ||||||||||||||||
| This is the rating the school district gives to a school about how well they are performing. From highest performing to lowest performing, the possible levels are: Level 1+, Level 1, Level 2+, Level 2, and Level 3. | |||||||||||||||||
| Freshman On Track | 80% | ||||||||||||||||
| This is the percentage of the last 9th grade class that, based on their grades and attendance in 9th grade, is on track to graduate. Whether or not a student is on track during their freshman year is the biggest indicator of whether or not they will graduate from high school on time! | |||||||||||||||||
| Average ACT Score | 16.40 | ||||||||||||||||
| The ACT is a standardized test for high school achievement and college admissions that students take during their 11th grade year. This piece of information averages together the scores of the last 11th grade class at a school. The CPS average is 18.2. | |||||||||||||||||
| Graduation Rates | 85% | ||||||||||||||||
| This is the percentage of a group of students at a school that graduated within five years. The average in CPS is 69.9%. | |||||||||||||||||
| College Enrollment Rates | 62% | ||||||||||||||||
| College Readiness | 12% | ||||||||||||||||
| This is the percentage of students at a school that scored at least a 21 on the ACT, which demonstrates a higher level of readiness to take college level courses. | |||||||||||||||||
| School Culture | |||||||||||||||||
| Student Mobility | 7% | ||||||||||||||||
| The percentage of students that transfer in or out of the school during the school year. A higher percentage means that there are more students coming and going. Though it doesn’t tell us why students are transferring in and out, we can imagine that it could feel a little unstable if this is a high percentage. | |||||||||||||||||
| Student Attendance | 89% | ||||||||||||||||
| This is the average daily attendance at the school – on average, what percent of all the students enrolled at the school are in attendance. We don’t know why students may not be attending the school, but if this is a low number it is likely that teachers may have to spend more time reviewing material that absent students miss, making it harder to move forward in a class. | |||||||||||||||||
| Teacher Attendance | 89% | ||||||||||||||||
| This is the average daily attendance of teachers at the school – on average, what percent of all the teachers employed at the school are in attendance. As a student, it could be more challenging to make academic progress if you regularly have substitutes or don’t get to build a relationship with the teacher. | |||||||||||||||||
| Involved Families: Does the school partner with families and communities? | Strong | ||||||||||||||||
| Supportive Environment: Is the school safe and supportive with high expectations? | Very Strong | ||||||||||||||||
| Ambitious Instruction: Is instruction focused, challenging and engaging? | Very Strong | ||||||||||||||||
| Effective Leaders: Does leadership focus on results and school improvement? | Neutral | ||||||||||||||||
| Collaborative Teachers: Do teachers work well together and strive for excellence? | Neutral | ||||||||||||||||
| Safety: Do students feel safe in and around the school building and traveling to and from school? | Very Strong | ||||||||||||||||
| School Fit | |||||||||||||||||
| Avg Class size | 26 | ||||||||||||||||
| This is the average number of students that is in each classroom. Use your current class as a reference point. Are you comfortable learning and contributing in a class this big? Would you prefer a class that has fewer students or more students? | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Enrollment | 1369 | ||||||||||||||||
| This tells us the total number of students that attend the school. Use your school as a reference point. Would you like a school that has fewer, more, or about the same number of students in your school? | |||||||||||||||||
| Demographics |
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| This tells us about the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the students that attend the school. Is it important to you that there is diversity in your high school? Are you more comfortable being around other students that have a similar racial/ethnic background as you? | |||||||||||||||||
| General Information | |||||||||||||||||
| Network | Network 11 | ||||||||||||||||
| School Type | Career Academy | ||||||||||||||||
| Programs | Career Academy | ||||||||||||||||
| Application Requirements | Eligible students are selected on a point system. Points are based on the combined NWEA MAP scores and the interview. Applicants will take part in a one-on-one interview with the Simeon Admissions Team, complete an essay explaining their reasons for wishing to attend Simeon and their post- secondary goals, and provide two letters of recommendation. Programs: Architecture Business (Finance) Construction (Carpentry, Welding) Culinary Arts Education (Teaching) Personal Care Services (Cosmetology & Barbering) |
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| Selections | Minimum percentile of 24 in both reading and math on NWEA MAP. In good standing throughout 8th grade, including attendance and discipline. IEP/504 and EL students: Flexibility in percentile requirements—contact school. Strong grades in all academic subjects in 7th grade. In good standing throughout 8th grade, including attendance and discipline. All applicants: Minimum combined percentile of 30 in reading and math on NWEA MAP, minimum 2.5 GPA in 7th grade, and 7th grade minimum attendance percentage of 85. Eligible students are required to participate in an interview. How to Apply The school’s application process is online at www.simeonca.org. Access online high school application or paper high school application at go.cps.edu. |
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| Grades Served | 9 - 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Daily Schedule | School Hours: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm HS Freshman Hours: 8:00 am - 3:15 pm |
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| Bilingual Services | No | ||||||||||||||||
| Learn More | http://illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolId=150162990250537 | ||||||||||||||||
| Extracurriculars | |||||||||||||||||
| College and Career | ACT/SAT Prep CoursesBusinessCareer DevelopmentCareer/Job TrainingCollege 70%College ToursFuture Teachers of America | ||||||||||||||||
| Sports | BaseballBaseball, BoysBasketballBasketball, BoysBasketball, GirlsBowlingBowling, BoysBowling, GirlsCheerleadingCross CountryCross Country, BoysCross Country, GirlsDanceDivingFootballGirls on TrackGolf, BoysPom-Pon / SpiritSoftballSoftball, BoysSoftball, GirlsSpecial OlympicsSwimmingSwimming, BoysSwimming, GirlsTennisTennis, BoysTennis, GirlsTrack and FieldTrack and Field, BoysTrack and Field, GirlsVolleyballVolleyball, BoysVolleyball, GirlsWater PoloWrestling | ||||||||||||||||
| Arts | Art ClubBand/OrchestraChoir/ChoruschorusDanceDramaDrama ClubPhotography ClubPoetry ClubPoetry WorkshopsWeb DesignYearbookYoung Writers Club | ||||||||||||||||
| Media | (Not Available) | ||||||||||||||||
| STEM | CISCO Networking ITEnvironmental Club | ||||||||||||||||
| Health and Wellness | (Not Available) | ||||||||||||||||
| Scholastic | Advanced PlacementAllied HealthAP English Literature and CompositionAP PsychologyArt-History of ArtAutomotive TechnologyBook/Reading ClubBusiness & FinanceCareer and Technical Education ProgramsChess TeamCollege and Career AcademyConstruction and ArchitectureCosmetologyCTE Auto Body RepairCTE Automotive TechnologyCTE Machine TechnologyCulinaryCulinary and HospitalityEarly Childhood Education and ChildcareEnglish Language and CompositionEvening SchoolFrench 1French 1-2Information TechnologyLaw and Public SafetyMath ClubMath TeamNewspaperPoetry Club / WorkshopsSchool of FinanceSpanish 1-2Spanish 1- | ||||||||||||||||
| Life and Leadership | Boys/Girls Student ClubsMentoring for Boys/GirlsMikva ChallengePeace CirclesPeer JuryPeer MentorsRestorative JusticeStudent Council/Government | ||||||||||||||||
| Parents and Community | 8-9th Grade Transition WorkshopsConflict ResolutionFamily NightsHealth and Wellness Workshops/ProgramsLiteracy WorkshopsMeeting Space For Parent GroupsParent Advisory/GroupSafe PassageSupporting your Student Workshops/ProgramsTransition to College Workshops | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | Automotive TechnologyBusiness & FinanceCareer and Technical Education ProgramsChess ClubChildcare and Early Childhood EducationCollege and Career AcademyConstruction and ArchitectureCosmetologyCulinary and HospitalityInformation TechnologyLaw and Public SafetySchool of FinanceTeaching & Early Childhood Education | ||||||||||||||||