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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CURIE METRPOPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL
WHEREAS, Marie Sklodowska Curie Metropolitan High School (“Curie”) is a public 4-year magnet high school located in the Archer Heights neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, Illinois, United States; and
WHEREAS, Curie serves nearly 3,000 students, mostly Latino, Black and Asian and is the third largest high school in Chicago Public School (CPS); and
WHEREAS, the mission of Curie is to offer a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on technology and the art; and
WHEREAS, Curie promotes future success by establishing a culture of college readiness and by encouraging students to enroll in post-secondary institutions; and
WHEREAS, Curie is committed to providing authentic learning experiences that will provide a foundation for life-long learning and preparedness to become leaders in a global society, enabling them to contribute positively and responsibly to their community; and
WHEREAS, teachers at Curie work together to foster a academic culture that addresses the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students; and
WHEREAS, their Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides opportunities for students, families and schools to work together to ensure that children succeed both academically and socially regardless of the language they speak; and
WHEREAS, Curie Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs feature a unique, proven approach to preparing students for college and career success; and
WHEREAS, these programs consist of accounting, architecture, automotive, broadcast, culinary arts, digital media, engineering, teaching, web and game designer; and
WHEREAS, through the arts, Curie students engage with innovative thinkers and leaders to experience the arts both as audience members and as artists; and
WHEREAS, dance, music and visual art teachers at Curie are agents of change, combining academic excellence, personal support and a creative, student-centered vision and students learn that all art forms are interconnected; and
WHEREAS, Curie also fosters support for students who are deaf or hard of hearing to provide an intense curriculum that addresses the unique educational needs of students; and
WHEREAS, Curie offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme to help academically qualified students gain a valuable competitive edge for admission to college; and
WHEREAS, Curie was awarded the Top High School Award in 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and honor the 50th Anniversary of Curie Metropolitan High School; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Curie Metropolitan High School in honor of its outstanding achievements and their 50th anniversary.
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