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ENVIRONMENT
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School is a modern, state-of-the-art facility on Chicago's near North side. The school opened in the fall of 2000, and boasts a staff and student attendance rate of more than 95 percent. Payton's technology-friendly design features smart desks in every classroom, allowing students direct access to software applications and resources on the Internet.
FACILITIES
Payton is also home to a World Language Lab, Distance Learning Lab, Computer Centers, 10 science labs, an Astronomy Lab/Planetarium, a Media Retrieval Center, Recital Hall, and 17 classrooms equipped for computer use to ensure that students have access to the newest technology available.
ACADEMICS
Payton is a math, science and world language college prep with a unique curriculum that includes Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin and Spanish; both Traditional and Physics First tracks in science; and an interdisciplinary humanities program with literature, history and arts integration. All core classes are taught at the Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) level. Payton's class schedule alternates 45-minute classes with block classes and one seminar day. Students choose four seminar classes each year. Seminar topics range from sculpting and math fractals to crime scene investigation and the Zulu language.
LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTION
Payton's multicultural staff was recruited from throughout the United States and abroad. Teachers hold degrees from universities that include Harvard, Northwestern, Yale, University of Chicago, Colgate, Georgetown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Beijing, among others.
"Our faculty was hand-picked to ensure that Payton students learn from a diverse group of educators who offer a global perspective and understand the importance of technology," - Gail Ward, former Principal.
ENVIRONMENT
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School is a modern, state-of-the-art facility on Chicago's near North side. The school opened in the fall of 2000, and boasts a staff and student attendance rate of more than 95 percent. Payton's technology-friendly design features smart desks in every classroom, allowing students direct access to software applications and resources on the Internet.
FACILITIES
Payton is also home to a World Language Lab, Distance Learning Lab, Computer Centers, 10 science labs, an Astronomy Lab/Planetarium, a Media Retrieval Center, Recital Hall, and 17 classrooms equipped for computer use to ensure that students have access to the newest technology available.
ACADEMICS
Payton is a math, science and world language college prep with a unique curriculum that includes Chinese, French, Japanese, Latin and Spanish; both Traditional and Physics First tracks in science; and an interdisciplinary humanities program with literature, history and arts integration. All core classes are taught at the Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) level. Payton's class schedule alternates 45-minute classes with block classes and one seminar day. Students choose four seminar classes each year. Seminar topics range from sculpting and math fractals to crime scene investigation and the Zulu language.
LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTION
Payton's multicultural staff was recruited from throughout the United States and abroad. Teachers hold degrees from universities that include Harvard, Northwestern, Yale, University of Chicago, Colgate, Georgetown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Beijing, among others.
"Our faculty was hand-picked to ensure that Payton students learn from a diverse group of educators who offer a global perspective and understand the importance of technology," - Gail Ward, former Principal.
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KEY DATES
- 10/01 - Applications available at gallops elementary schools and 125 S. Clark Street, postmark deadline TBA
- 11/07 - Payton Open House
TESTING DATES
- Saturday, December 1st, 2009
- Saturday, January 9th, 2010
- Saturday, January 16th, 2010
- Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
- Saturday, January 30th, 2010
KEY DATES
- 10/01 - Applications available at gallops elementary schools and 125 S. Clark Street, postmark deadline TBA
- 11/07 - Payton Open House
TESTING DATES
- Saturday, December 1st, 2009
- Saturday, January 9th, 2010
- Saturday, January 16th, 2010
- Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
- Saturday, January 30th, 2010
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Please join us for our Annual Open House!
Visit the home of the Payton Grizzlies.
Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm (No appointment necessary. Sessions start every 45 minutes.)
Location: 1034 North Wells
Thank you for your interest in Payton College Prep!
For Information Contact:
Naomi Nakayama, Admissions Director
Phone (773) 534-0034 ext. 25014
Fax: (773) 534-0035
Please join us for our Annual Open House!
Visit the home of the Payton Grizzlies.
Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm (No appointment necessary. Sessions start every 45 minutes.)
Location: 1034 North Wells
Thank you for your interest in Payton College Prep!
For Information Contact:
Naomi Nakayama, Admissions Director
Phone (773) 534-0034 ext. 25014
Fax: (773) 534-0035
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Naomi Nakayama
[Director of Admissions]
Naomi Nakayama completed her LAUNCH Internship at Walter Payton during the 2005 - 2006 school year and then returned as Assistant Principal. Before coming to Payton, Naomi taught English and ESL at Sullivan High School and served as an Assistant Principal at Clemente High School. In addition to Admissions, she will also be in charge of student activities. Naomi received degrees from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and University of Illinois at Chicago.
Tom Dunne
[Counselor]
Mr. Dunne has worked as a teacher, counselor and Guidance Director for over thirty years in downstate Illinois, the Western suburbs and Chicago. He received both his B.S. in history and his M.S. in Guidance and Counseling from Southern Illinois University. He holds an Administrative and Supervisory Certificate from Northern Illinois University. He serves students in the areas of helping to resolve personal issues, course selection, career awareness, pre-college preparation, selection of college/universities, other post-secondary opportunities and whatever issue/s a student walks through the door with and wishes to discuss. "Every day is different - that's what makes it fun."
Mr. Dunne also works with students and families in the area of financial aid and scholarships. He enjoys working at Walter Payton and interacting with students and teachers on a daily basis.
Michael Hermes
[Assistant Principal]
Mr. Hermes has worked as a counselor and social worker with students in grades 6 through 12 in parochial and public schools in Chicago and the suburbs. He was a member of the faculty team, which developed an effective program of peer group counseling. Mr. Hermes completed graduate studies at Loyola University where he graduated with a Masters in Social Work. He later received a post graduate degree in family counseling at Northwestern University. During his fourteen years at Glenbrook North High School, Mr. Hermes was actively involved in the interscholastic athletic programs coaching baseball and basketball. His mission is to work towards helping all students to realize their potential. He encourages student interactions and adheres to an open door policy.
Naomi Nakayama
[Director of Admissions]
Naomi Nakayama completed her LAUNCH Internship at Walter Payton during the 2005 - 2006 school year and then returned as Assistant Principal. Before coming to Payton, Naomi taught English and ESL at Sullivan High School and served as an Assistant Principal at Clemente High School. In addition to Admissions, she will also be in charge of student activities. Naomi received degrees from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and University of Illinois at Chicago.
Tom Dunne
[Counselor]
Mr. Dunne has worked as a teacher, counselor and Guidance Director for over thirty years in downstate Illinois, the Western suburbs and Chicago. He received both his B.S. in history and his M.S. in Guidance and Counseling from Southern Illinois University. He holds an Administrative and Supervisory Certificate from Northern Illinois University. He serves students in the areas of helping to resolve personal issues, course selection, career awareness, pre-college preparation, selection of college/universities, other post-secondary opportunities and whatever issue/s a student walks through the door with and wishes to discuss. "Every day is different - that's what makes it fun."
Mr. Dunne also works with students and families in the area of financial aid and scholarships. He enjoys working at Walter Payton and interacting with students and teachers on a daily basis.
Michael Hermes
[Assistant Principal]
Mr. Hermes has worked as a counselor and social worker with students in grades 6 through 12 in parochial and public schools in Chicago and the suburbs. He was a member of the faculty team, which developed an effective program of peer group counseling. Mr. Hermes completed graduate studies at Loyola University where he graduated with a Masters in Social Work. He later received a post graduate degree in family counseling at Northwestern University. During his fourteen years at Glenbrook North High School, Mr. Hermes was actively involved in the interscholastic athletic programs coaching baseball and basketball. His mission is to work towards helping all students to realize their potential. He encourages student interactions and adheres to an open door policy.
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