Belding

Overview

Grades
Belding offers classes in Pre-K through eighth grade. The school's magnet program begins at the kindergarten level. 

Curriculum
The rigorous curriculum at Belding includes schoolwide literature and writing, Specific Aptitude Program, algebra; Junior Great Books - Reading for grades 1-4, Writing Workshop for grades 5-6, Arabic Language for grades K-4, Global Study for grades 7-8.

Location
Belding School serves the beautiful Mayfair and Old Irving Park neighborhoods on the northwest side of Chicago.

Demographics

Low income:  72.5; Limited English Proficiency 22.3; Total enrollment:  498

School mission statement
"We at Hiram H. Belding Elementary School celebrate our cultural diversity and unique experiences each child contributes to our learning community. We value a strong school spirit, inspired and enriched by the ideas of students, parents, teachers, and community members. We firmly believe all our students, including students with disabilities and English Language Learners, are critical thinkers and have established an inclusive and nurturing school to encourage and support their learning. We are committed to high, yet attainable expectations and to providing quality instruction in literature, writing, math, science, social science, music and fine arts. Thus, it is our goal to ensure Belding students are successful in high school, post-secondary education and beyond."

Programs

Musical activities
Chicago Children’s Choir for students in grades 3-4

Smiling Strings

Clubs
Drama, dance, tech, service-learning, student council, chess, Academic Olympics, science, yearbook, newspaper

Tutoring
Offered before and after school

Sports
Softball, track/cross-country, basketball, fitness, and flag football

Awards and recognition

Test scores:
Reading – 80.2% Meet/Exceed Standards
Math – 82.2% Meet/Exceed Standards
Composite – 80.4% Meet/Exceed Standards

Attendance
2009 Attendance: 94.7%

Accolades
NBCT - Principal July Cyrwus

Testimonials

None available at this time.