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Charter Schools
What is a Charter School?
Charter schools are public schools,
independently operated and open to any student living in the city of Chicago.
These schools may be newly created, or they may be conversions of existing
public schools. Every charter school has a unique
mission.
The Illinois State Board of Education and local school
boards hold charter schools accountable to achieve positive academic results and
adhere to the charter contract. Charter schools exercise increased autonomy in
curriculum, budget, staffing, calendar and governance.
In return, charter schools are
accountable for academic results and fiscal practices to their sponsors, parents
and funders. To remain open, they must meet the high standards and goals set
forth in their charters.
What is Erie Elementary Charter School?
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Erie Elementary Charter School (EECS) builds on the strong
foundation laid by Erie Neighborhood House's nationally accredited childcare
program to create and sustain a high-quality school for children in underserved
communities.
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EECS is a community where students, parents and teachers work
together to develop children who are confident in their culture and ethnic
origin, bi-literate in Spanish and English, achieve academic excellence, and
firmly placed on a path to higher education.
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EECS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization funded primarily by Chicago Public Schools and supplemented by
private resources.
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All EECS teachers will be bilingual and have extensive
early childhood education experience.
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The EECS board of directors is
comprised of Erie Neighborhood House board members, business professionals and
community members.
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