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Harlan Academic Center

ACADEMIC CENTER
Harlan's Academic Center (7th & 8th grade, gifted program) is one of the most prestigious academic programs in Illinois.  Just recently, Harlan's Academic Center was ranked #37 amongst Illinois schools.  Approximately 98% - 100% of our Academic Center students have consistently scored at/or above the national norms on the ISAT and Explore tests.  Upon completion of their 8th grade year, students are encouraged to remain at Harlan Community Academy High School for their high school career.  Amongst the students to remain at Harlan, many have earned the validictorian and/or salutatorian titles, they have embraced and excelled in Advanced Placement courses, and they have received extensive four-year scholarships to universities, such as, Northwestern University, Bethune Cookman University, Northeastern Illinois University, etc.  
 
The Academic Center curriculum has changed slightly to embrace Harlan's new Engineering Magnet program and AVID.  With these added courses, these students will be introduced to the Design and Modeling of Engineering, as well as, an introduction to AVID's Cornell Note-taking style, and organizational skills needed to be successful in college. 
 
Application process
To apply to Harlan's Academic Center, please fill out a GEAP application.  Visit www.cps.edu for application. 
Application deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for the 2009-2010 school year is Dec. 18, 2009.


News and Announcements

Lady Falcons win Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament - MVP Tikeyiah Johnson
Congratulations to the Lady Falcons, Coach Andre Lewis, and the Harlan Athletic Director Tamara Ellis.
Access Harlan Library Resources with SOARS
The Harlan Library is now online. Please browse and request library/media center resources using the SOARS catalog.
Parent Survey Quarter 1
Harlan is conducting a Parent Survey for the First Quarter of the 2009-2010 school year.
Harlan Times Newsletter - November 2009
Harlan Times Newsletter
November 2009
Volume 1 Issue 1
Harlan Turns 50! Click here for Photo Slideshow on Picasa Web
Concert Footage Sir Gant
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Upcoming Events

Afrocentric All Black
Date: 2/9/2010
Location: Harlan
Parent Portal Review - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: 2/9/2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Room 122 - Media Center
Service Learning
Date: 2/9/2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Library
Parent Portal Review - Tuesdays and Thursdays
Date: 2/11/2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Room 122 - Media Center
School Spirit Day
Date: 2/12/2010
Location: Harlan

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