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FOREMAN HS
http://www.foremancca.org
3235 N LECLAIRE Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60641
54, 77, 85, 152
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Student Body: 566
About the school

Foreman College and Career Academy (FCCA) provides a variety of Advanced Placement, Honors, and Dual Credit classes where students earn college credit. FCCA offers Career and Technical Education courses in Pre-Engineering where students earn industry accreditation. Foreman College and Career Academy provides our students with a variety of in-school and after-school extracurricular activities including clubs, sports, music, and dance teams. Foreman College and Career Academy partners with BAM (Becoming A Man), WOW (Working on Womanhood), GearUp, OneGoal, SGA, Junior Achievement, SAGA, After School Matters,  Communities United, and the National Museum of Mexican Arts.

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries
Yes
Bilingual Services
Yes
Classroom Languages
Arabic, Polish, Spanish, Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Refugee Services
Yes
School Grades
9,10,11,12
Significantly Modified Curriculum
Yes
Title 1 Eligible
Yes
Campus Accessibility
Usable
Dress Code
No
Multisensory Program
No
Parking Accessibility
Not Accessible
Safety Rating
VERY WEAK
Transition Program
No
School Hours
7:45 AM - 3:01 PM

Demographics

1.2%
Asian
12.0%
Black
82.2%
Hispanic
4.1%
White
0.5%
Other

School Stats

19.4%
Diverse Learners
56.0%
Limited English
21.5%
Mobility Rate
69.1%
Chronic Truancy
84.1%
Low Income

College And Career

  • ACT/SAT Prep Courses
  • Career Development
  • Career/Job Training
  • College Tours

In-School Programs

  • AP
  • CTE (Digital Media)
  • CTE (IT Applications)
  • JROTC

Creative

  • Animation/Cartoon
  • Art Studio
  • Ballroom Dancing
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Ceramics
  • Choir/Chorus
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Ethnic/Folk Dance
  • Film and Video
  • Fundamentals/Theory of Music
  • Graphic Design
  • Guitar
  • Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
  • Murals
  • Painting
  • Percussion
  • Photography
  • Piano/Keyboard
  • Plays/Acting
  • Rock Band
  • Student Art Club
  • Talent Show
  • Theater
  • Web Design

Health And Wellness

  • Crisis Intervention Services
  • Health Curriculum Utilized
  • Targeted Interventions
  • Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

  • Activism/Social Impact Clubs
  • Boys/Girls Student Clubs
  • Environmental Club
  • Ethnic Club
  • JROTC
  • Leaders Program
  • Mentoring for Boys/Girls
  • Peace Circles
  • Peer Jury
  • Restorative Justice
  • Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
  • Student Ambassadors
  • Student Council/Government
  • Voices of Youth in Chicago Education (VOYCE)
  • Young Parent Supports

Parent And Community

  • 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
  • Art Appreciation
  • Art Therapy
  • Art Workshops
  • Book Club
  • Computer/Technology Workshops
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crafts Workshop
  • Crafts Workshops
  • ESL Workshops
  • Enrichment Classes
  • Family Counseling/Support Group
  • Family Nights
  • Field Trip
  • Financial Literacy Workshops
  • Leadership Development For Parents
  • Math/Science Workshops
  • Meeting Space For Parent Groups
  • Parent Advisory/Group
  • Parent Advocacy
  • Parenting Classes
  • Peace Circles
  • Self-Esteem Workshops
  • Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
  • Transition to College Workshops

Scholastic

  • Advanced Placement
  • Bilingual Support
  • Book/Reading Club
  • Chicago History Fair
  • Debate Team
  • Evening School
  • Expanded Library Service Hours
  • Freshmen On-Pace
  • Homework Club/Study Group
  • Homework Help
  • Math Team
  • Newspaper
  • Science Club
  • Summer School
  • Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
  • Tutoring
  • Tutoring
  • Virtual Learning/Online Courses
  • Yearbook Club

Sports And Fitness

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Boys’ Baseball
  • Boys’ Basketball
  • Boys’ Bowling
  • Boys’ Soccer
  • Boys’ Volleyball
  • Football
  • Girls’ Basketball
  • Girls’ Bowling
  • Girls’ Soccer
  • Girls’ Volleyball
  • Wrestling
73.9%
Student Attendance
(CPS Average: 88.3%)
77.5%
Freshmen On Track
(CPS Average: 88.7%)
66.7%
Graduation Rate
(CPS Average: 85.6%)
797
SAT Average
(CPS Average: 933)
47.6%
College Enrollment
(CPS Average: 65.2%)
Inability to Rate
School Rating
Intensive Support
Overall Rating

Key:

  • Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
  • Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
  • GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
  • Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
  • Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
  • Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
  • Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.

FOREMAN HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Arts, A/V Technology and Communications - Digital Media

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 144
  • Number of offers: 18

FOREMAN HS-General Education

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,Staff Preference,Attendance Area,General
  • Note: Staff Preference applies at the entry level grade only. A maximum of 2 seats can be filled through Staff Preference.
  • Number of applications: 278
  • Number of offers: 28

FOREMAN HS-Special Education-Significantly Modified Curriculum w/ Moderate Supports

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
Cluster and Review
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Proximity,General
  • Number of applications: None
  • Number of offers: None

FOREMAN HS-Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Manufacturing - Pre-Engineering

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Descending Point Score based on Academic Criteria
  • GPA: N/A
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: General
  • Number of applications: 168
  • Number of offers: 9

FOREMAN HS-Military & Service Leadership-JROTC

Grades Served
Application Requirements
Selections
Application Information
9
None
  • Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
  • GPA: 2
  • HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
    • General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
    • IEP and EL Students: /
  • Priority: Sibling Preference,Attendance Area,General
  • Number of applications: 57
  • Number of offers: 4