Welcome to James N. Thorp Elementary School!




































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Mission and Vision Statement
MISSION
 
Thorp's faculty and staff dedicate themselves to providing quality classroom instruction; using innovative methods and techniques to enhance language
arts, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies skills for all students.
This mission will be accomplished by providing the staff with continuous
professional develpment that is aligned with the illinois State Goals, the Chicago Academic Standards, and Curriculum Framework Statements.
 
VISION
 
J. N. Thorp is an educational community of diverse learners who are developing social skills, self-directed learning, independently.  Parent partners and interested stakeholders, engaged in an educational value to the highest degree.  All participants dedicate themselves to ensure student success.
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8914 South Buffalo Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Tel: (773) 535-6250
Fax: (773) 535-6582