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One of Chicago's Top Public Charter Schools
Chicago's #1 Public Charter School
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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?
For 25 years, Alain Locke Charter School has been delivering excellence in Black education. Watch now to find out more, including why it was named the #1 Charter School in Chicago!
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
The Westside Cleaning Coalition hosted a very successful community cleanup event on Wednesday.
The Alain Locke Charter School Family has issued the following statement in response to the recent events taking place in our country:
The month of June usually means warm weather and fun outside in the sun. With all that’s going on in the world right now, though, things aren’t feeling too bright. […]
FOR PARENTS
On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to Alain Locke Charter School.
FOR ALUMNI
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.)
