Golder College Prep

Golder College Prep is a public four-year charter high school located in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the Noble Network of Charter Schools.[1] It is named for the generosity of the Joan Golder family and their commitment to high quality education.[2] Golder College Prep opened its doors in 2007, and serves grades nine through twelve.[3] Golder College Prep is a level 1+ school, based on CPS rankings.[4]

Golder College Prep
Address
1454 West Superior Street

Chicago
,
Illinois
60642

United States
Coordinates41.8955°N 87.6644°W / 41.8955; -87.6644
Information
School typePublic Secondary Charter
Opened2007
PrincipalVincent Gay
Grades9–12
GenderCoed
Enrollment660 (2018-2019)
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)     Navy blue
     Gray
     Purple
WebsiteGolder College Prep

Student Population

Golder College Prep serves 660 students, 90% of which are low income, 17.3% are students with learning disabilities, and 11.4% are English Language Learners.[4]

Academics

Golder College Prep students engage in a challenging, four-year college preparatory curriculum and offers a robust AP Program with 12 AP courses.[5] Over two thirds of the senior class is enrolled in at least one AP course, and over 6 out of every 10 upperclassmen are currently enrolled in at least one AP course.[5]

Student Programming

Golder College Prep offers the following extracurricular options for students: Amnesty International, Tae Kwon Do, Sign Language, Debate, Yearbook, Black Student Union, Choir, Band, Digital Storytelling, and Illustration & Design. Golder College Prep is a member of the Noble League athletic conference.[6] Golder College Prep offers the following varsity sports: Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Rugby, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and Basketball.[5] Students at Golder College Prep also have the option of participating in the Summer of a Lifetime program, where they are provided funding and support to participate in life-changing, summer academic enrichment programs on college campuses nationwide.[7]

Distinguished Teacher Program

In May 2019, The Noble Network of Charter Schools announced the first 20 recipients of its newly created Distinguished Teacher program.[8] The purpose of the Distinguished Teacher program is to identify, recognize, and reward a select group of Noble teachers who have achieved exceptional results for students at Noble for at least three years and during that time have exemplified the five key questions laid out in the Distinguished Teacher framework.[9] Prior to being selected, candidates participated in a rigorous application process that began in January 2019, where they first submitted their written narratives along with a portfolio that included comprehensive data. Finalists then participated in classroom observations and debriefs, student surveys, a panel interview, and reference checks.[8][10] Among other benefits, those who are selected to be a Distinguished Teacher receive an annual bonus of $10,000, will help facilitate professional development experiences across the Noble Network as well as participate in the selection of future Distinguished Teachers.[8]

Two teachers from Golder College Prep were chosen to be 2018-2019 Distinguished Teachers: Chad French - Math teacher, and Mariel Race - Spanish teacher.[8]

References
  1. "Campuses | Noble Network of Charter Schools". nobleschools.org. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  2. "School History | Golder College Prep | Noble Network of Charter Schools". nobleschools.org. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  3. Golder College Prep High School History and Campus Overview
  4. "CPS : Find a school : Find a School". cps.edu. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  5. "Academics | Golder College Prep | Noble Network of Charter Schools". nobleschools.org. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  6. "Just Launched: Noble League | Noble Network of Charter Schools". nobleschools.org. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  7. "Summer of a Lifetime | Welcome". summerofalifetime.noblenetwork.org. Retrieved 2018-12-09.
  8. "20 Chicago Public School Educators Receive Elite "Distinguished Teacher" Recognition". nobleschools.org. May 30, 2019.
  9. "Distinguished Teacher". nobleschools.org.
  10. Lutton, Linda (June 4, 2019). "Chicago Charter Awards Top Teachers $10K Bonuses, Elite Title To Stay In Classroom". WBEZ Chicago.
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