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Christopher House-uptown Dcc

4701 N. Winthrop Ave., Chicago, IL, 60640-0606 -

School Notes Overview:

Christopher House’s Early Childhood Development Services program was one of the first in the nation to receive accreditation under the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s new and more rigorous standards. "The seeds of failure in school are sometimes sown long before high-risk children school. If we do not face the challenge head-on to provide the highest quality compensatory programs for our neediest children in their earliest years, then we better prepare for the consequences later on." Christopher House creates a positive environment for young people and instills in them the values, skills, and beliefs they need to fully engage in the world around them. We use the 40 developmental assets which are designed to help youth believe in their own self-worth and value. Christopher House surrounds kids with people who appreciate and accept them. We provide opportunities outside of school to learn, develop interests, and foster relationships with their peers. Christopher House staff and hundreds of volunteers Promote academic success and a desire to excel by providing elementary and high school students with one-on-one tutoring, Provide young people a safe and structured educational environment....

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School Overview:

	Christopher House-uptown Dcc
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	178 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 150 students
	Kind - 18 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:89	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	240 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	8 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Christopher House’s Early Childhood Development Services program was one of the first in the nation to receive accreditation under the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s new and more rigorous standards. "The seeds of failure in school are sometimes sown long before high-risk children school. If we do not face the challenge head-on to provide the highest quality compensatory programs for our neediest children in their earliest years, then we better prepare for the consequences later on." Christopher House creates a positive environment for young people and instills in them the values, skills, and beliefs they need to fully engage in the world around them. We use the 40 developmental assets which are designed to help youth believe in their own self-worth and value. Christopher House surrounds kids with people who appreciate and accept them. We provide opportunities outside of school to learn, develop interests, and foster relationships with their peers. Christopher House staff and hundreds of volunteers Promote academic success and a desire to excel by providing elementary and high school students with one-on-one tutoring, Provide young people a safe and structured educational environment.
Profile last updated: 02/14/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60640)	School Zip (60640)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	74,030 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	43%	24%
Population Average Age	35 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$32,466	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.5 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	24% / 76%	61% / 39%