Drake

Overview

Grades
Drake serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade, with Special Education Pre-K classes and full-day kindergarten.

Areas of study
General education, special education and the Comprehensive Gifted Program. Drake also offers the literature and writing magnet cluster program.

Programs

Clubs and activities
Drake School Clinic (Partnership with UIC Neighborhood Initiative In-school Clinic housed on the second floor that supports physical and social emotional wellness)
CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) after-school tutoring
Battle of the Books
Teacher and Parent Book Clubs

Sports
Tennis, volleyball, double dutch, basketball, chess, golf, track

Academic
Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in-school tutoring
S.T.A.R.S -  Drake Clinic (Social Emotional Wellness)
Working in the Schools (WITS) Volunteers
Art Club
Academic Competitions (Spelling Bee, oratory, Reading Fair, Science Fair, math, etc.)

Awards and recognition

Awards
Spot Light Schools Academic Achievement Award (IL State Board of Education)
Comprehensive Gifted Program Role Model School
Outstanding School Partnership Award
Boundless Readers Awardees
Area Poetry Winners
Area Reading Fair Winners
iEarn Project Winners 
Donor Choose Winners

Teaching recognition
National Board Certified Teachers

Testimonials

from a staff member:
"Drake School believes that every student can learn. We accredit our school’s success to our devoted team of professionals and their commitment to teaching and learning. Our collaboration with Partnership READ at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and implementation of the Standards-Based Change Process, have supported our goal to create a professional learning community where effective teaching and a high quality curriculum are evident. We have high expectations for our students; therefore, we endeavor to provide the tools, rigor, and experiences that are essential to advance their achievement levels."