• About LaSalle Language Academy

  LaSalle Language Academy is a Chicago Public Magnet School with a concentration on world languages and cultures. We offer students a choice of four world languages: Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish. Prior to Kindergarten, parents rank the four languages in order of preference. Children study the same language from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Education in the world language is as much a part of each child’s day as social studies, mathematics, science, language arts, and specialty subjects. With world language as one of the core subjects, the LaSalle academic program challenges all students to achieve excellence and an understanding of other cultures.
  
  A mirror of the diversity of LaSalle’s international curriculum, the student population of 576 is 34.4 % Caucasian, 27.3% African American, 21.3% Hispanic, 16% Asian, and 1% American Indian.
  
  VISION
  The LaSalle Language Academy provides a rigorous academic curriculum and intellectual foundation to its diverse student body. The world language program, exceptional teachers, technology, and a high level of parental involvement serve as the cornerstone of a well rounded education. The LaSalle community teaches children to respect and embrace the diverse and interconnected world in which we live. LaSalle's mission is to develop responsible, dynamic students of character who will go on to achieve and lead in a global world.
  
  MISSION
  The LaSalle Language Academy community will create an environment that inspires in every child a love of learning, global understanding and respect for the uniqueness of each individual. LaSalle will develop graduates who are life-long, resourceful learners, and reflective, contributing citizens of the world.
  
  HISTORY
  LaSalle first opened its doors on January 10, 1881, with an expansion added in 1893. A new school building was constructed at the current location in the 1960s. LaSalle became a Magnet school with enrollment by lottery in 1981. The Magnet status means that LaSalle Language Academy is accessible via lottery for all students living in the City of Chicago.
  
  Geographic distribution of students' residence
  
  
  LOTTERY INFORMATION
  Parents submit one application where they can choose up to 20 magnet schools during the application period early October to mid-December for the next school year. Siblings are automatically accepted for the kindergarten grade. Space in grades 1st through 8th depends on families leaving the school. Lotteries are held each year at the central office in February for the next school year. Parents are notified by mail in March of the acceptance or non-acceptance of the student. Parents should review CPS school bus transportation policies for magnet schools on the Academic Enhancement website.
  
  FAST FACTS
  • LLA has an all-day kindergarten.
  • Our school day starts promptly at 8:50 AM and ends at 3:20 PM Mondays through Thursdays. On Fridays students are dismissed at 2:35 PM.
  • LLA offers a subsidized breakfast and lunch program to students whose families meet specified economic guidelines.
  • Our cafeteria staff prepares a hot lunch daily or students may bring their lunch from home.
  • LLA is proud of the educational opportunities it offers and thanks its students, parents, community members and staff for their participation and consideration.

School Info

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  LaSalle Language Academy
  1734 North Orleans
  Chicago, Illinois 60614
  
  Tel: (773) 534-8470
  Fax: (773) 534-8021