Pershing East

Overview

Grades

Pershing East serves students in pre-kindergarten through third grade. The school's magnet program begins at the kindergarten level.

Location

John J. Pershing East Magnet School is nestled in the heart of Lake Meadows Park, cradled in a secure environment steps away from the lake shore. 

Curriculum

Pershing East is a magnet school committed to family and community involvement. It features a humanities-based curriculum that fosters advanced learning and achievement through interdisciplinary, multicultural and developmentally appropriate instructional programs. 

Programs

Before/after-school program (Hull House)
Specific Aptitude Program
MADSCIENCE of Chicago Science Program
Merit School of Music: Violin Program
World Language:  Mandarin
Extracurricular programs: chess, yoga & nutrition, etiquette, Technology Club

Awards and recognition

Attendance

SPOT Light School for 2007 and 2008 (High Academic Achievement in the State)
District 299 95% and higher attendance rate for students

Teaching

National Board Certified Teacher

Awards

Rochelle Lee, Oppenheimer, Chicago Fund for Education Teacher’s Awardees, and Donor’s Choose Recipients

Test scores

Reading – 87.9% Meet/Exceed Standards
Math – 86.2% Meet/Exceed Standards
Composite – 87.1% Meet/Exceed Standards

Testimonials

from a staff member:

"Pershing East is successful because of the hard work, commitment and dedication of its entire staff and administrators to the students and parents of Pershing East! We pride ourselves on committing to educating each and every child in our building. Our professional development is aligned with the collective and individual needs and goals of our staff. As a small school, we truly work as a team."