The school environment and administration make Clinton a miserable place to be. The school is too over-crowded. There are 2 buildings with minimal comminication between them. The staff is so poorly treated and disrespected by administration that most are burnt out and miserable. There is very little
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Posted by a teacher on 10/11/08
This school is overcrowed, employees in office are not helpful my son didnt even get his progress report, when you want to talk to princaple not availble they dont even have funding for my childs your sibling to attent (pre-k)
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Posted by a parent on 10/08/08
Clinton is in one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. It has potential but is not there yet. There is an unfortunate lack of Physical education and extracurricular. More so than most schools in this NCLB world. Science is not daily either. I was a little shocked.
... Read more They use Open court reading to prep for th etest but there is little encouragement for the students to excel past these low standards. The teachers are involved and care about the students, they are given little support or encouragement to push the students. Overall, the education my son received was serviceable, but I want more for him than mediocrity and merely passing the test. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/08
Clinton has the potential of being one of the top schools in Chicago; however, this will not happen as long as the current administration is in place. The administration places low expectations on students, is weak at maintaining control of students' discipline and the curriculum at all grade levels
... Read more teaches to the test. For example seventh grade students score high on math standardized tests, but their overall analytical knowledge of basic math concepts is at a fourth grade level. The curriculum does not prepare students for high school and beyond. The dicipline is the biggest problem. At the times the halls and lunch room are extremely loud and chaotic. Other elements that are non existent is a bi-lingual and specal education program. Special ed students do not get their required hours and ofter slip through the cracks. Parent be aware of Clinton. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/05/08
I am a teacher at Clinton for the upper grade levels. This school shows well from the outside but from the inside it is a diffrent story. The majority of the students that attend Clinton are good kids. However, just like in any school, you will find rotten apples. That is where the real tragedy lies
... Read more with Clinton. The principle here has no sense of discpline and actually undermines the teachers -- criticizing them and countermanding the discipline the teachers do try an enforce. There is viloence, foul language, and disrespect. I would not recomend this school for your son or daughter or to teach in -- at least not untill the current administration is ousted from power. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 05/31/08
Clinton School is a best school. My two son from Clinton went to number one high school in the city. My daughter went to Decatur Classical from this school. The teachers are great, especailly the 5th grade gifted teacher. She used to teach my daughter in 4th grade. If it wasn't for this school, I do
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/08
This school is awesome and it's felt like a second home to me... The teachers are the best and they help me t get into a good high school.
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Posted by a student on 02/20/08
Just brilliant school with responsible and professional staff who ensure and deliver great job all the time
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
My 3 daughters have attended this school since kindergarten. All are straight 'A' students. I have nothing but good things to say about the teachers and the staff. They are all devoted to making this school a very positive learning experience for all. The principal is very involved with the students
... Read more and she is very accessible to parents. Over the past 7 years, my daughters don't have any cretical issues. The parental attendance and involvement with PTA meetings here has been great. It is truly a 'home town' school, with lots of school spriit, and I'm proud to have a students here!' My first daughter ILMA got high score in ISAT and IOWA. We love this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/22/07
I appreciate the teachers and staff of Clinton School who are making a conscious effort to perform their jobs with compassion, dedication, and a clear sense of responsibility (and yes, there are a few of them there). However, the general student profile of this school and the curriculum could be factors
... Read more contributing to every concerned parent's frustration, disappointment, and fear for their child's safety. If the school is indeed inculcating a sense of respect with the students, I don't think it reflects on their behavior and performance. Children are exposed to violence, foul language, and discrimination from other children. A school is symbolic of both the parents' and children's dreams and hopes. My family had high hopes when we enrolled our child in Clinton. Our experiences have not been that fortunate. Read less
School Profile for Dewitt Clinton Elementary School
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ISAT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Dewitt Clinton Elementary School
Chicago Public School District 299
Illinois
* In 2007-2008 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,300
Students per teacher:
22
Full-time teachers:
59
Number of classrooms:
50
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Chicago schools — Dewitt Clinton Elementary School is located at 6110 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago IL 60659. 6110 N Fairfield Ave is in the West Rogers Park neighborhood and 60659 ZIP code in Chicago, IL The school district for Dewitt Clinton Elementary School is the Chicago Public School District 299. Dewitt Clinton Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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