| Craig Benes, Principal |
| cebenes@cps.k12.il.us |
| Tom Browne, Local School Council |
| and CGNA Board Member |
| tom@cgnaweb.org |
| Open House Dates |
| November 3, 10, 15, 29 |
| December 7, 15, 20 |
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Secretary Spellings meets with Chicago |
| Mayor Richard Daley at the Talcott Fine |
| Arts and Museum Academy in Chicago. |
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Secretary Spellings talks with a student at Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy. |
| Looking for the right school for your child? Talcott is recognized for its innovative curriculum and consistent academic gains. |
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Formal partnerships with the Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, |
| Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum and the Chicago Children's | |
| Museum. | |
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Excellent Dual Language Program (kindergarten entry and limited |
| enrollment thereafter for eligible students). | |
| • | Engaging standards-based academics in a safe and nurturing learning |
| environment. | |
| • | High school level algebra for eligible students. |
| • | 47% of Talcott's faculty has obtained or is pursuing National Board |
| Certification. | |
| • | Full-Day preschool and kindergarten program offered. |
| • | 70% of all graduates are accepted into college preparatory schools. |
| • | After-school partnership with the Union League Boys and Girls Club |
| available until 6:00 PM, offering academic enrichment, sports, | |
| dance, drama and music. | |
| • | School starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 1:45 PM. |
| • | Recognized for continuous and significant academic improvement |
| over the last five years. | |
| • | Application due December 20, 2006 for 2007-2008 school year. |
