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Chisholm Life Skills Center

2515 E Osie, Wichita, KS, 67211

About Chisholm Life Skills Center

Chisholm Life Skills Center is a public high school in the Wichita Public Schools district that only serves students in grades 10 through 12. It has about 90 to 100 students. This school is known as one of the best because of its unique mission: it helps students with disabilities aged 18 to 21 move from high school to living on their own as adults, and it is one of the

best High School in "Kansas"

. The center has a great student-to-teacher ratio of about 9:1, which lets for personalized, intensive teaching. The curriculum is one of the best for preparing students for life after high school because it focuses on important life skills, job training, and social and emotional growth. There is a lot of diversity among the students. 73% of them are minorities, and 89% of them are from low-income families. Standardized tests like the SAT or ACT and typical proficiency data are often changed for this group of students. However, the school is known as one of the best for helping students become independent and get jobs. Chisholm Life Skills Center is one of the best schools for transition services.

Chisholm Life Skills Center Contact Information

Address

2515 E Osie, Wichita, KS, 67211

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Phone

(316) 973-9500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
90
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 289 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chisholm Life Skills Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 26.67%
Asian 7.78%
Hispanic 26.67%
Black 21.11%
Two+ Races 16.67%
Native Am. 1.11%
White
26.67%
Asian
7.78%
Hispanic
26.67%
Black
21.11%
Two+ Races
16.67%
Native Am.
1.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 90
33.33%
30 Female
66.67%
60 Male

Student Population

90 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Project SEARCH is a program that gives young adults real-world work experience and teaches them how to live on their own so they can make a smooth transition to a productive adult life. The school celebrated a big achievement when one of its dedicated teachers won a prestigious award for being an excellent special education teacher. The facility has also recently made safety improvements, such as adding a new secure entrance to make sure that all students feel safe and welcome.

FAQ

Q1. Does Chisholm Life Skills Center offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Chisholm Life Skills Center gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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