Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2014-639

• Record #: R2014-639
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 9/10/2014
• Final action: 9/10/2014
• Title: Recognition extended to Chicago Public Schools for increasing graduation rates, test scores and attendance
• Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm, Thomas, Latasha R.

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
9/10/2014	86784	City Council	Adopted	Pass
9/10/2014		City Council	Rules Suspended - Immediate Consideration

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
September 10,2014








TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Alderman Thomas, a congratulatory resolution concerning the Chicago Public Schools.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.

Mayor

Very truly yours,

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ALDERMAN LATASHA R. THOMAS
presented by MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL 0K SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

^QhBVBClS - Tne Members of this Chamber wish to recognize the Chicago Public Schools ("CPS") for their successful efforts during the 2013-2014 School Year to improve student graduation rates, test scores and attendance; and

WHEREAS, Since 2011, CPS graduation rates have consistently trended upward. Last year, CPS students graduated at a record rate of 69.4 percent, a historic high for the Chicago Public School District, and an astounding 4 percentage point improvement over the previous year. In just three years' time, CPS graduation rates have increased by 11.14 percentage points; and

WHEREAS, In addition, this past year the rate for high school freshmen on track to graduate increased to 84.1 percent, the highest measure on record, and a remarkable 2.6 percentage point improvement over the previous year. Since 2011, the freshman on track to graduate rate has increased by 11.5 percentage points; and

WHEREAS, Last year, CPS students received all-time high ACT test scores. The average composite ACT test score of 18 achieved by CPS students in 2013 outpaced statewide growth in both reading and math; and

WHEREAS, The results of recent Northwest Evaluation Association Assessments showed that CPS students in the second through eighth grades had made considerable gains in both reading and math, and continued to make progress measured against their peers nationally. Eighth graders showed strong growth in reading and math for a second c...