Lycee Francais De Chicago
School Notes Overview:
Our mission is to prepare young people to be responsible global citizens by providing a dual-language education focused on excellence through the French National Curriculum and complemented by a strong English Language Arts and American Studies program. We believe that teaching languages in a multicultural environment is the best way to cultivate the individual confidence and abilities of our pupils, so that they can achieve their goals and contribute to society as thoughtful, well-rounded citizens of the world. By giving pre-school-age children the opportunity to learn French as an additional language, it quickly becomes second nature. ...
School Overview:
Lycee Francais De Chicago |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) | State or regional independent school association | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Cook County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 553 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 29% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 106 students | ||
| Kind - 59 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 61 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 59 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 20 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 18 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Color code) |
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This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 171 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | |
| Head of School | Alain Weber | |
School Notes:
- Our mission is to prepare young people to be responsible global citizens by providing a dual-language education focused on excellence through the French National Curriculum and complemented by a strong English Language Arts and American Studies program. We believe that teaching languages in a multicultural environment is the best way to cultivate the individual confidence and abilities of our pupils, so that they can achieve their goals and contribute to society as thoughtful, well-rounded citizens of the world. By giving pre-school-age children the opportunity to learn French as an additional language, it quickly becomes second nature.
- Profile last updated: 11/03/2008
In the News:
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posted on September 28, 2009 at 05:30:48 pm
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60613) | School Zip (60613) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 50,548 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 66% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.7 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $48,381 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.8 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 62 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 33% / 67% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Day School - 87 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Lake View Academy - 19 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Ravenswood Baptist Christian School - 136 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Gateway To Learning - 14 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Stuart G Ferst School - 75 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
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