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Chicago's #1 Public Charter School

Chicago's #1 Public Charter School

WHY ALAIN LOCKE?

Watch this 2-minute video to find out more, including why it was named the #1 Charter School in Chicago

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

On behalf of the faculty and staff, we welcome you to Alain Locke Charter School! Our extended day, year round school is located in the heart of Chicago’s West Side, serving over 500 preschool through 8th grade students. Named after the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, Alain Locke Charter School is committed to absolute excellence and ensuring that our students are globally competitive. READ MORE >

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Alain Locke Alumnus Armaní Washington to Attend Howard University

June 16, 2020

The Alain Locke family has learned that Armaní Washington, a graduate of the Class of 2016, will be attending the prestigious Howard University this fall. Located in Washington, D.C., Howard…Read more

Join Us for the 2020-2021 School Year at Alain Locke

June 15, 2020

Are you interested in having your child attend the No. 1 charter school of its kind in Chicago?

Alain Locke Charter School has immediate openings for kindergarten, first grade and…Read more

Photos from the Class of 2020 Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony

June 10, 2020

Alain Locke hosted the drive-through graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Monday.

… Photos from the Class of 2020 Drive-Through Graduation CeremonyRead…Read more

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Alain Locke Alumnus Armaní Washington to Attend Howard University

June 16, 2020

The Alain Locke family has learned that Armaní Washington, a graduate of the Class of 2016, will be attending the prestigious Howard University this fall.

Located in Washington, D.C., Howard…Read more

Join Us for the 2020-2021 School Year at Alain Locke

June 15, 2020

Are you interested in having your child attend the No. 1 charter school of its kind in Chicago?

Alain Locke Charter School has immediate openings for kindergarten, first grade and…Read more

Photos from the Class of 2020 Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony

June 10, 2020

Alain Locke hosted the drive-through graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Monday.

… Photos from the Class of 2020 Drive-Through Graduation CeremonyRead…Read more

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FOR PARENTS

On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to Alain Locke Charter School.

FOR ALUMNI

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Once a part of the Alain Locke family, always a part of the Alain Locke family.

RESOURCES

A commitment to excellence is unwavering in every element of life at our school.

ENROLLMENT

Admission to Alain Locke is by blind lottery.

Complete the online LOTTERY APPLICATION or download the form.

(Filling out an application does not ensure admission.)

LOTTERY APPLICATION

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Chicago Public Schools officially announced today

Chicago Public Schools officially announced today that all schools—including Alain Locke—will return for the 2020-2021 school year under an all-remote learning plan. Online learning is expected to last for the entire first quarter. We are committed to providing students an engaging online experience made up of a variety of learning activities that lasts for the entirety of the school day. Please access our website using link in bio for more information on Alain Locke’s remote learning plan, as well as instructions on how to obtain a laptop or digital device for online learning.

We’re still searching for an all-star educator t

We’re still searching for an all-star educator to join our team as the new middle school science instructor. On top of that, we’re also seeking a fourth grade instructor for the 2020-2021 school year. Are you or someone you know right for one of the jobs? Find the job listings at the top of our home page using link in bio to learn more, and to apply.
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Our friends at @thewestsidecoalition have another

Our friends at @thewestsidecoalition have another community cleanup event happening this weekend! Come on out from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 and lend a helping hand to this wonderful cause on Chicago’s West Side. Message @thewestsidecoalition for more information!
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If you haven’t stopped by to pick up your Summer

If you haven’t stopped by to pick up your Summer Bridge Program packet yet, come on down and see us between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. today and tomorrow! We are busy getting organized over here, and we definitely couldn’t do it without a little bit of help 😊 Thank you to Ms. Stovall, who has been handing out packets to parents while staying safe… big thanks to Mrs. Watkins, Ms. Jordan, Mrs. Hooks, Mrs. Pates and Ms. Little, who have been leading parents through their surveys and Bloomz signups… and THANK YOU, too, to Ms. Thomas, who has been setting up ASPEN for the upcoming school year. The Alain Locke Charter School family appreciates ALL of you!

We’re here this week handing out packets for the

We’re here this week handing out packets for the Summer Bridge Program from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. from today through Thursday, July 16 😄 Come on down and get your packet!

Our friends @thewestsidecoalition had another nice

Our friends @thewestsidecoalition had another nice turnout for their community cleanup event over the 4th of July weekend. Sad you missed it and want to get involved? Don’t worry, there’s another cleanup event coming soon 😉

We hope all of our Alain Locke scholars and famili

We hope all of our Alain Locke scholars and families are having a safe and happy summer! ☀️🌻 Can you believe it’s already time to pick up your Summer Bridge Program packets next week? Packets will be available for pickup from Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Summer Bridge will begin the following week, keeping scholars busy during our extended summer break with a focused review of key reading and math activities from Monday, July 20 through Friday, August 14.

What’s everybody’s plan for the holiday weeken

What’s everybody’s plan for the holiday weekend? How about joining our friends at @thewestsidecoalition in giving back to the community?! The coalition has another community cleanup scheduled for Sunday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will meet again at Chicago Jesuit Academy (5058 W. Jackson Blvd.) before heading out into their zones in the neighborhood. The coalition will provide supplies, but additional donations of brooms, trash bags, gloves, face masks and hand sanitizer are needed and would be greatly appreciated. To make a monetary contribution for supplies, please send your donation to $FredrickReed on Cash App or Imani_F on Venmo. For more information, please message @thewestsidecoalition.
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Our Alain Locke scholars love science 💙 Are you

Our Alain Locke scholars love science 💙 Are you the educator who can deliver them a well-rounded and comprehensive program in the 2020-2021 school year as our new middle school science instructor? Learn more and apply today using link in bio.
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We’re adding more and more good stuff to our Sum

We’re adding more and more good stuff to our Summer Resource Center on our website. We just put up two new resources we think you’ll all really like. First, we have Neal.Fun from creative coder Neal Agarwal. This website is super fun and has tons of different games and activities that are both entertaining and informative. Just to name a few, there’s “The Size of Space,” “Spend Bill Gates’s Money” and “Draw Logos From Memory.” And, wait. Did somebody say “pizza”?! 🍕 BOOK IT! is offering a FREE Pizza Hut pizza to grade K-6 readers each time they reach their monthly reading goal in the Camp BOOK IT! summer reading program. There’s also weekly book suggestions and activities. Find these great resources and others on our homepage using link in bio.
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Are you familiar with the history of today’s #Ju

Are you familiar with the history of today’s #Juneteenth holiday? Our friends at the @thewestsidecoalition have started a petition to help get the holiday the recognition it deserves. A little background: On June 19, 1865, an order was issued in Galveston, Texas declaring all enslaved people to be free. The order, which came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, effectively marked the end of slavery in the United States. Today, let’s help shine a light on Juneteenth by showing our support of making it an official holiday in the City of Chicago! Sign the @changedotorg petition using link in bio.
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We’ve received some big news from Armaní Washin

We’ve received some big news from Armaní Washington, a graduate of the Alain Locke Class of 2016. She’ll be attending the prestigious Howard University (@howard1867) this fall, where she’ll be majoring in political science. Congratulations, Armaní!
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The 2020-2021 school year at Alain Locke Charter S

The 2020-2021 school year at Alain Locke Charter School is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 24! Want your child to attend the top-performing charter school of its kind in Chicago? Alain Locke has immediate openings for kindergarten, first grade and second grade. To enroll, just call 773-265-7232.

We can’t all be together right now to celebrate

We can’t all be together right now to celebrate our graduating eighth-graders, so we did the next best thing on Monday—held the Class of 2020 drive-through graduation ceremony in the Alain Locke parking lot. We’re wishing for all of the best for our graduates in your future endeavors. Congratulations! See more photos on our blog using link in bio.
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These are some photos from the @westsidecleaningco

These are some photos from the @westsidecleaningcoalition’s community cleanup event last week. The group had an amazing turnout for the event. We’re so proud of our former students and Associate Board members for making this happen (@manibag, @Tino1x, @djricothejuiceman and @hotboytq7). Stay tuned for more events from the coalition in the future!

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