"I have gained a lot at Nightingale. If there was a prize to give to schools, principals and teachers I would choose Nightingale. Nightingale has given me a chance to succeed in life. In my opinion, there couldn't be a better school than Nightingale.
Nightingale has great programs, great resources and great teachers." - Ada grade 5

 
 
Nightingale Student's
Nightingale School
Attendance           Dress Code          Grading Scale         Jewelry          Standard Promotion           Additional Promotion
Nightingale Dress Code

-The uniform policy of Nightingale School consists of solid white tops and blue pants or skirts or jumpers for girls.

-All students in all grades are to adhere to the uniform dress code.

-Shirts worn inside out are not acceptable.
 
-During cold weather students may wear sweaters or sweatshirts that are solid white or blue.

-During the warmer months shorts are permitted, halter and tank tops are never permitted. Nightingale Dress Code (Continued)


-Students are to wear clothing that fits the child-not too baggy and not too tight or revealing.

-Students are to call home from their classroom and have their  parents bring uniform clothing to school if students are not dressed appropriately.

-Colored shoe laces, scarves, hats, etc. cannot be worn in the school building. Any item that may represent a gang symbol or gang affiliation is not allowed in the school building or on school grounds.

 
Grading Scale

All regular students at Nightingale School are evaluated based on an identical grading scale.
 
A = 93%-100%
 
B = 85%-92%
 
C = 77%-84%
 
D = 70%-76%
 
F= 69% and below
 
Parents should see this scale posted somewhere in the students' classroom.
Jewelry

- There is no need for students to wear jewelry to school. If students have any expensive jewelry or jewelry with sentimental value they should not wear it to school. The school cannot assume liability for jewelry that is lost, damaged or stolen.

- Boys may not wear earrings since this is a gang symbol in this community. Students may not display any form of body piercing or tattoos.
Nightingale Attendance Policy


- Not more than 20 unexcused absences, including absences caused by out-of-school suspensions.

- Parents/guardians are required to call the office (773-535-9270) and report a child's absence; for an absence to be considered an excused absence.

- A note, written by the parent, must be presented to the teacher on the child's return to school. Excessive tardiness will also count against a students' attendance.
Promotion Policy For Chicago Public Schools Solely Based On The ITBS
The promotion policy set specific standards for students in grades 3,6 and 8. In order to be promoted, students must demonstrate mastery of these standards through classroom performance and tests of achievement.

Decisions to promote or retain elementary school students should be based on successful completion of curriculum, on attendance, and or performance on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS). Students in benchmark grades 3,6 and 8 are subject to the following considerations:

Minimum percentile scores in Reading and Mathematics on the ITBS
 
Grade 3: 35th Percentile or above
 
Grade 6: 35th Percentile or above

Grade 8: 35th Percentile or above


Performance at these criteria conclusively demonstrates sufficient mastery for promotion to the next grade level
Promotion Policy For Chicago Public Schools Based On The ITBS And Additional Factors


In addition, the following ranges are acceptable, the attainment of which, in conjunction with other factors, will result in promotion of students at the benchmark grades:


Grade 3: 24th to 34th Percentile
 
Grade 6: 24th to 34th Percentile
 
Grade 8: 24th to 34th Percentile                          

 
 Additional Factors That Must Be Present 

-Classroom grades of "B" or above in reading and mathematics.
-Passing Scores on Reading and Mathematics unit tests.
-An attendance rate of 90% or better.
-Conduct ( no repeated serious discipline code violations: Groups 3, 4, 5, or 6)
-Consistent completion of homework assignments.

In addition to the current ITBS score, other measures which may be used to demonstrate competencies in math and reading are:

 - Evaluation of the student's score on the ISAT or on any other  State-sanctioned assessment which demonstrates competency in  reading and mathematics at the appropriate grade level.
- Evaluation of the student's prior-year score on the ITBS.