Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School is a technical & performing arts Chicago public high school, located at 4959 South Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60632 (4959 south, 3900 west) on the south side of Chicago. It is named after Marie Curie, the chemist that discovered the element of Radium. The High School's mascot is the Curie Condor. School colors are red, white, and blue. As of 03/16/09, Curie has a total enrollment of 3,260 students (as stated by IHSA.org). Curie is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic high school. It is an International Baccalaureate world school and requires 26 credits to graduate.

Written by Andrew Vega.

Athletics

In recent years, Curie's water polo team has won the Chicago Public League title for two consecutive seasons (07 & 08 Season). As of March 15, 2009, Curie has became ranked 19th out of 60+ schools in the state for their water polo program (as stated on illpolo.com)

References

Curie H.S. Website

Illinois High School Association Website

Illinois Waterpolo Website

<b>Curie's Mission Statement</b>
It is the mission of Curie Metropolitan High School to prepare all students for the diverse world community through a constantly evolving, multicultural, technology-based core curriculum that stresses academic achievement, performance in the arts, and training in vocational and technical occupations. Our mission affirms our commitment to develop attitudes of sensitivity to, and respect for all persons, regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, religion or intellectual or physical capacities. We believe our students will be empowered to commit to positive actions and to gain the academic and personal attributes necessary to become productive citizens.

<b>Curie's Vision Statement</b>
It is the Vision of the Curie High School Administration and Staff that No Child Be Left Behind and that all students graduate with the technical, creative and academic skills necessary to participate fully in our multicultural and technologically connected world.

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<b>1. Contact Information:</b>

Curie High School, 4959 South Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60632 (4959 south, 3900 west)

Omar Vega Education to Career Coordinator 773-535-9845
Sharyl Barnes International Baccalaureate Coordinator 773-535-9837
Dorothy Carroll Middle Years Program Coordinator 773-535-9838
Andres Avila Performing and Fine Arts Counselor 773-535-2104 or 2106
Ms. Perkins-Owusu Vocational/Technical Counselor 773-535-2135



<b>2. Program Information:</b>
Junior and Senior Academies
CPC Peer Counseling
Special Needs Services
Closed Campus (freshmen and sophomores only)
Project Excel Programs
Honors and Advanced Placement Classes
College Preparatory Core Curriculum
ETC Job Shadowing and Internships
Forty-five Student Clubs and Organizations
Tutoring available in all departments
Reading Lab (with a full-time instructor)
College and Career Lab
Multiple Computer Labs
Nine Honor Societies
Marine Corps Junior ROTC
Eleven Sports Teams (boys and girls)
After-School Academy
Cooperative Work Programs


<b>3. Demographics:</b>

As of 09/30/06, Curie has a total enrollment of 3,018 students. Curie is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic high school.


<b>4. Application Procedures:</b>

Thirty percent of new students enroll in Curie from our mandatory attendance area. The rest apply through either the International Baccalaureate Program, the Performing and Fine Arts Program or the Vocational/Technical Program. Students applying for the Performing and Fine Arts Program are admitted through a lottery selection process. Students applying for the Vocational/Technical Program are selected by a faculty committee based on standardized test scores, grades, and area of career interest. Applicants for Curie�s International Baccalaureate Program must have stanines of seven or higher. Link to Application (.pdf)



<b>5. School Spirit:</b>

Curie's school colors are red, white, and blue. The school mascot is the condor, and the school's motto is "We strive for excellence."



<b>6. School Rules:</b>

Curie adheres to the Board of Education Uniform Discipline Code. Curie does not have uniforms, but does have a strict dress code. All students and faculty are required to wear picture ID cards at all times. All students are required to carry the official Curie Book Bag distributed to each student at the beginning of the school year. Freshmen and sophomores are on closed campus. Specific school rules apply to attendance, discipline, clothing, etc.



<b>7. Education to Career Opportunities:</b>

Curie is a career academy that places a strong emphasis on acquiring job skills, learning to work as a member of a team, and acquiring aspects of entrepreneurship.

Curie has a full-time Education to Career coordinator, Mr. Omar Vega, who is responsible for creating post-secondary career opportunities for all students. Mr. Vega currently manages several Project Excel Programs with Chicago area community colleges as well as various partnerships with diverse Chicago area businesses. Curie also offers cooperative work programs in Accounting Systems III, Data Processing Occupations, Home Economics Related Occupations, and Special Education Work Training.



<b>8. Getting to School:</b>

Curie High School is located at the corner of Archer and Pulaski and can be easily reached by city bus lines and the Orange Line (elevated train service).





<b>8. Building Hours:</b>
School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. The building will be open to students at 7:30 am. and will remain open until 4:00 p.m. for those students involved in supervised activities. Students who are not involved in supervised activities must leave the building by 3:35. Students staying after 3:35 p.m. must be under the supervision of a staff member. Students involved in after-school activities are to take all books and personal belongings with them to the activity since interior security doors are locked daily at 3:30 p.m. Access to lockers will not be possible after security doors are closed, and students must exit from the part of the building in which the activity takes place.