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Helping Students Get On Track to Graduate Conference Saturday, December 11, 2010

This conference, held at Hope College Prep High School, 5515 S. Lowe, Chicago, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., is essential for parents, LSCs, PACs, teachers, principals, community, and students.
»view flyer with conference details
»read brief report about the impact of a high dropout rate and prepare for conference

REGISTER NOW for DFC’s Fall/Winter 2010 workshops and attend important meetings!

Mark your calendar and prepare to attend workshops in October, November, and December! Register for any of DFC’s workshops by calling 312.236.7252, ext. 232. Leave a message with your name, your school, a phone number where you can be reached, and the date and title of the workshop. Or you may email us.

VOTE! In your school’s LSC election—April 21 and April 22, 2010

LSC elections will be held during report card pickup at elementary schools on Wednesday, April 21, and at high schools on Thursday, April 22, 2010.

6,178 LSC Candidates Registered by 1:25 p.m. March 22!

The deadline for registering to run for your LSC has been extended to 3:00 p.m. March 24, 2010. All parents, community members, and