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CICS West Belden

Charter | K-8 | 500 students
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  • West Belden's teachers and staff work together to help all students achieve...

  • I have three children who attend this school, and we have been involved there...

  • As a parent I'm very happy that i have the choice to send my son to WEST BELDEN.

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Posted February 21, 2011
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West Belden's teachers and staff work together to help all students achieve their greatest potential!
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Posted February 21, 2011
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I have three children who attend this school, and we have been involved there for 6 years. Each year gets progressively better. The teachers work with the parents to ensure that every child learns to their fullest potential. The new teachers are mentored by the seasoned ones, and strategies identified to help in areas of challenge. We are very proud of our entire school community.
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As a parent I'm very happy that i have the choice to send my son to WEST BELDEN. This school is absolutely great indeed. The teachers really do care for the students success. They help our kids achieve their reading goals and math skills. WEST BELDEN prepares our children to not only succeed in school but also outside of it. WEST BELDEN is truly a wonderful school that can open many doors for children. I'm proud to say that my child is a BULLDOG.
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Clubs
  • Technology club

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Clubs
  • Dance club: Hip Hop Yoga
  • Student newspaper

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym
Clubs
  • Cooking club
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School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:30 am
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Lisa Meyer
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (773) 637-9791

Programs

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Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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Level of special education programming offered
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Foreign languages taught
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Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Resources

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School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Library
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  • Basketball
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  • Soccer
Girls sports
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  • Cross country
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Cooking club
  • Dance club: Hip Hop Yoga
  • Game club
  • Student newspaper
  • Technology club
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