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Academics

In addition to providing a balanced curriculum that focuses on literacy, mathematics, science and social science, Barton supports academic excellence through the following:

  • Nearly 50% of our teachers are Nationally Board Certified
  • One of the first traditional public elementary schools in Chicago with a Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society
  • In partnership with the University of Chicago’s Urban Teacher Education Program
  • 1 of only 5 schools in partnership with the University of Chicago’s Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education
  • 1 of 8 Chicago Public Schools in partnership with the Children’s Literacy Initiative
  • In partnership with Junior Achievement, this provides students with a crash course on financial literacy
  • Full day Head Start and Full day Kindergarten programs.
  • Our Special Education program focuses on the unique needs of students with Autism along with addressing the educational needs of all students with special needs in the least restrictive environment.

 

Graduation Policy

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Class Schedules

The Class Schedule we have provided to the students at Barton enables us to use our time to achieve the goal of preparing our students for college and beyond.

 

Additional Academic Supports

Supplemental Education Services (SES)

SES provides additional academic instruction, specifically in reading, math, and science outside of the regular school day to increase the academic achievement of students. SES is available to all low-income students (based on the free/reduced lunch standard). Students receive this service at no cost to the parent/guardian or school. SES programs are offered by private tutoring companies and the district. SES serves grades first to twelfth, and is also available to Special Education students.

Robert Morris University Educational Talent Search (ETS)

The Robert Morris University Educational Talent Search program enhances, promotes, and teaches the skills needed to succeed in school while at the same time assisting students in reaching academic goals and achievements. In addition to helping them choose educational programs that will prepare them to meet their career goals, the ETS program is able to provide individualized attention in addition to that which is given at Barton. This includes:

  • One-on-one academic and personal counseling
  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring