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WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!!
Annie Keller Regional Gifted Center is one of
ten regional gifted centers in the Chicago Public School system. Keller
services the needs of gifted and talented students who are tested for
enrollment. Students must score 90th percentile or above in reading and math in
order to be considered for testing by the Gifted Office. Contact the
Office of Academic Enhancement for further information regarding testing at
773-553-2060. Keller has a very
diverse population attracting students from all over the Chicagoland area. Students
who qualify according to Student Transportation guidelines receive bus service.
The instructional program at Keller is
accelerated and challenging. Students participate in instructional
activities such as the Chicago Metro History Fair, Math Counts, instrumental
band, Spanish, Art, Music, Chicago Children's Choir, Young Authors, Science
Fair, Academic Bowl and a host of other academic competitions/activities. Family PC Magazine
designated Keller as one of the top 100 schools for technology in the country.
Keller has also been identified as a "School of Distinction" by the Chicago
Board of Education. Students at the 8th grade level may earn high school credit and high
school placement after successfully completing Algebra, Biology, World Studies
and Survey of Literature.
There is a heavy emphasis on parental
involvement at Keller. The PTA provides many social activities for students. In addition,
the KAA (Keller Athletic Association) provides many sports activities for
student participation.
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