SHIELDS MIDDLE

http://shieldsmiddle.cps.edu/

2611 W 48TH St, Chicago, Illinois, 60632

47, 48, 49, 51, 94, X49

Orange

Student Body: 312

About the school

The James Shields Middle School Community, consisting of students, families, staff, and partners will work together to provide academic rigor and enrichment in a nurturing, positive, and safe environment. As a team, we will create a college and career ready experience that will encourage each student to be RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, COURAGEOUS, WISE, and to act with INTEGRITY. Shields Middle School students will advance their intellectual and leadership qualities to make a positive impact in Brighton Park and beyond.

Overview

Student Life

Attendance Boundaries: Yes
Bilingual Services: Yes
Classroom Languages: Spanish
Refugee Services: N/A
School Grades: 5,6,7,8
Significantly Modified Curriculum: No
Title 1 Eligible: Yes

Campus Accessibility: First Floor Usable
Dress Code: Yes
Multisensory Program: No
Parking Accessibility: Usable
Safety Rating: VERY WEAK
Transition Program: No
School Hours: 8:15AM-3:15PM

Demographics

0.0%

Asian

1.0%

Black

97.8%

Hispanic

0.6%

White

0.6%

Other

School Stats

17.9%

Diverse Learners

45.5%

Limited English

8.8%

Mobility Rate

38.1%

Chronic Truancy

93.3%

Low Income

Programs

College And Career

In-School Programs

Creative

Art Studio
Artesian Crafts
Culinary Classes
Fundamentals/Theory of Music
Guitar
Piano/Keyboard
Student Art Club
Student Music Club

Health And Wellness

Crisis Intervention Services
First Aid Training
Health Curriculum Utilized
Mobile Asthma Provider
Nutrition Workshop
Targeted Interventions
Workshops/Classes

Life And Leadership

Mentoring for Boys/Girls
Peer Mentors
Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program

Parent And Community

8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
Community Service
Conflict Resolution
Cooking Club
Crafts Workshop
ESL Workshops
Enrichment Classes
Family Counseling/Support Group
Family Nights
Field Trip
Fitness Classes
Fitness For Parents
Health and Well-Being Workshops
Health and Wellness Workshops/Programs
Leadership Development For Parents
Meeting Space For Parent Groups
Nutrition Workshops
Parent Advisory/Group
Parent Advocacy
Parent Patrol
Parenting Classes
Peace Circles
Running
Safe Passage
Safety Workshops
Self-Esteem Workshops
Supporting your Student Workshops/Programs
Yoga

Scholastic

Bilingual Support
Debate Team
Homework Club/Study Group
Homework Help
Summer School
Tutoring

Sports And Fitness

Aerobics
Basketball
Boys' Basketball
Boys' Cross Country
Boys' Soccer
Boys' Track
Boys' Volleyball
Cheerleading
Conditioning and Fitness
Dance
Exercise
Football
Girls' Basketball
Girls' Cross Country
Girls' Soccer
Girls' Track
Girls' Volleyball
Running
Soccer
Volleyball
Zumba

School Performance

89.4%

Student Attendance

(CPS Average: 88.3%)

N/A

Freshmen On Track

(CPS Average: N/A)

N/A

Graduation Rate

(CPS Average: %)

SAT Average

(CPS Average: 933)

N/A

College Enrollment

(CPS Average: N/A%)

Inability to Rate

School Rating

Targeted Support

Overall Rating

Admissions

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.

SHIELDS MIDDLE-Open Enrollment

Grades Served

Application Requirements

Selections

Application Information

5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Show Attendance Boundaries

Number of applications: 1
Number of offers: 0