Prescott

Overview

Grades

Prescott serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school's magnet program begins at the kindergarten level.

School details

Prescott is a small school with a magnet cluster focus in literature and writing.

Curriculum

Balanced literacy (tailored to individual student levels)
Junior Great Books (advanced literature) for all students
Everyday Math (University of Chicago) and Connected Math Program
Full Options Science System, STC, SEPUP
Social Studies is integrated into Balanced Literacy

Programs

Before and After School Programs

Academic assistance, homework time, or academic games, physical fitness or athletics,
arts and crafts, FACETS video-making, build-a-mosaic, language, music, Child’s Play Theater

Sports

Daily recess and after-school intramurals; sports opportunities include soccer and basketball for boys and girls.

Other activities

Student leadership clubs, art shows, Field Day, 100-day celebration, Spirit Weeks, poetry contests, mosaic-building, FACETS movie-making

Awards and recognition

Awards

2006 Winner of the Academic Improvement Award of the Illinois Honor Schools
2008 Winner of the Spotlight School Award of the Illinois Honor Schools

Test scores

Strong value-added ISAT test scores according to the Interactive Illinois Report Card at Northern Illinois University

Recognition and grants

A DePaul University Professional Development School
Over 50 student-teachers or observers from DePaul, Erikson Institute, and other areas universities

US Green Council adopted Prescott School

Grant from Greencorps involves families and staff in greening the school

Grant from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Foundation supports the school’s Junior Great Books program

Grant from the Polk Brothers Foundation and the Erikson Institute supports teacher work on the integration of Social Studies into Balanced Literacy

Partnership with the Erikson Institute supports high-quality teaching and learning in reading, writing, and literature

Teaching

Over 75% of teachers hold masters degrees.

Testimonials

from a staff member:

"With a literature and writing magnet focus, regular assessment feedback
on progress toward individual student success, and a strong student sense
of community, families can expect all Prescott graduates to be accepted at
college-prep high schools. With rich after-school programs and partnerships to support and complement academic curriculum, families can expect Prescott children to explore, understand and influence decisions in their lives. Prescott is a welcoming school with teachers who care about each child’s holistic growth."