Clara Barton Elementary School - Where excellence is expected

Chicago Public Schools this year will begin the push towards transforming curriculum and instruction throughout the system to prepare students for 21^st century college and career expectations by establishing curriculum and assessment based on Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

As a first step, the District has begun the process of recruiting “Early Adopter” schools that will implement CCSS during this school year. Even though full implementation is not required until the 2013-14 school year, CPS officials said the District intends to have a CCSS-aligned curriculum in place in all of its schools a year early.

Clara Barton and Robert Morris University Illinois Educational Talent Search (ETS) Program have joined together to prepare Middle School students for college and beyond. The ETS Program is designed to identify and select qualified students who with support will complete middle school, high school, enroll in college and select careers.

Clara Barton Elementary School was awarded funding to become an After School All-Stars School for the 2011-2012 school year.  The ASAS program focuses on academic and enrichment programs, giving students more opportunities after school to develop their whole selves.   As a result of this year’s award we will be able to offer our students more after school programs, while still focusing on their academic prowess.