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You need to fill out one form per student. After you have filled out your forms, save them to your computer and then please email them as attachments to Ms. Porter at jporter@alainlocke.org.

You may also fax your completed form to 773.265.7258 or mail it to Ms. Porter's attention at: Alain Locke Charter School, 3141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please call Ms. Porter directly: 773.265.7232.

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 430 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 All-Stars Have a Field Day!

With another fantastic school year now winding down, what better way to celebrate with our All-Stars than the Annual Field Day at Alain Locke?! Not only was the weather absolutely […]

7th and 8th Grade All-Stars Show Off Their STEM Smarts With Project SYNCERE

A passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) puts students front and center in a fast-paced learning environment in which seemingly anything is possible. That’s just what our All-Stars […]

Double Whammy! All-Stars Put on Another Awesome Musical Performance at School

We are so lucky to have a truly terrific music program here at Alain Locke — it’s only one component of the rigorous and engaging curriculum that helps us foster […]