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Dr. Shirley A. Scott, Principal
Beginning in the early 1990’s, a renaissance
has been taking place in the West Side of Chicago. Major investments
were being made in our institutions and infrastructure. The Legler
Branch of the Chicago Public Library, our local branch, was renovated
in 1992. The United Center opened in 1994. In that same year, the
Garfield Park Conservatory was restored. A two-year rehabilitation of
the CTA’s Green Line was finished in 1996. A new Cook County Hospital
opened in 2002.
This reinvestment in the community often spurs other urban development. The long-neglected housing market has been rejuvenated. New residential construction now complements classic graystones and other traditional structures.
A rebirth has also taken place at Faraday School. Renovation has been phased in since 1995. Our physical structure has been upgraded with new floors, ceilings, lighting, windows, heating units, and a new roof. On the outside, a beautiful campus park was completed in 1999. A major $1.3 technology initiative took place in 2000 and 2001 and continues to grow.
Faraday’s education program is on the rise. Teachers receive professional development training nearly every two weeks. We have a perfect mix of energetic young teachers and seasoned veterans. A five-week testing program is in place to assess and fine tune instruction in Reading and Math. As a result, achievement scores have nearly tripled since the mid-1990’s.
A new spirit has captured the West Side, the East Garfield Park community, and Faraday School. I am honored to be a part of this exciting time. As principal, I have dedicated myself to implementing policies and programs which will transform Faraday into one of the top schools in the city. I will not be satisfied until we unlock the maximum learning potential of each and every one of our students. This is not a dream, but a reachable goal. With the cooperation and commitment of our students, teachers, and parents, the renaissance of Faraday School will become an urban prototype for the 21st century.
Sincerely yours,
This reinvestment in the community often spurs other urban development. The long-neglected housing market has been rejuvenated. New residential construction now complements classic graystones and other traditional structures.
A rebirth has also taken place at Faraday School. Renovation has been phased in since 1995. Our physical structure has been upgraded with new floors, ceilings, lighting, windows, heating units, and a new roof. On the outside, a beautiful campus park was completed in 1999. A major $1.3 technology initiative took place in 2000 and 2001 and continues to grow.
Faraday’s education program is on the rise. Teachers receive professional development training nearly every two weeks. We have a perfect mix of energetic young teachers and seasoned veterans. A five-week testing program is in place to assess and fine tune instruction in Reading and Math. As a result, achievement scores have nearly tripled since the mid-1990’s.
A new spirit has captured the West Side, the East Garfield Park community, and Faraday School. I am honored to be a part of this exciting time. As principal, I have dedicated myself to implementing policies and programs which will transform Faraday into one of the top schools in the city. I will not be satisfied until we unlock the maximum learning potential of each and every one of our students. This is not a dream, but a reachable goal. With the cooperation and commitment of our students, teachers, and parents, the renaissance of Faraday School will become an urban prototype for the 21st century.
Sincerely yours,