​Shaping Cultural & Academic Dimension In Tomorrow's Leaders

Located in Chicago’s most culturally diverse neighborhood, Albany Park Multicultural Academy is one of the few junior high schools in the area devoted solely to 7th and 8th graders and is home to 300 students.

APMA molds students to embrace cultural diversity as a means to unify rather than divide empowering them to be leaders in their future roles as global citizens.  Our students are catalysts of change so diverse that they speak over 40 different languages.

APMA is a 1+ level school.  Here, a rigorous curriculum is integrated that utilizes the most innovative methodologies in teaching and learning by using up-to-date best practices that are research based.  But we don’t just focus on academics.  Equal attention is given to our student’s social and emotional development as they transition from childhood into adulthood.

APMA provides differentiated authentic instruction where students use real world experiences to encourage their natural gifts of inquiry and investigation.

With all of these models in place, students are optimally prepared for high school, college and beyond.

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

NWEA/MAP Testing

Testing begins this week!  You can view the test schedule here.

Spring Dance

Thursday, May 18th
5:15-7:15

How will you #thankateacher?
Teacher Appreciation is the Week of May 8-12

Casual Day Fundraiser
May 4, 2017

purchase your bracelets for $2 during lunch/recess

Know Your Rights Workshop

Are you concerned about immigration policy? Come to this workshop to learn about legal resources and other support services available.
Thursday, April 27th at 3:30PM

Attendance Incentive

Beginning Monday, April 3rd- Thursday April 6th 2017
Be at school ALL four days, on time, no early dismissal
EARN a casual day bracelet that can be used after spring break April 17-21!  GOOD LUCK!

After School Program Session 3

Start Date:  April 17, 2017
Enrollment forms due April 6th
Click here for the forms
Please note that students will be placed in a wait list when the class is full. 

Winter Break

School resumes on Monday, January 9, 2016

LSC Meeting

December 21, 2016
6:00PM Room 115

Parent Workshop
Hosted by The Kedzie Center

Wednesday, December 21, 2016
5:00PM
Title:  Communicating with Your Teen
Click here for more information

CAREER DAY
December 13, 2016

Our keynote speaker this year is Mr. Lonnie Edwards, ranked as the filmmaker of the moment by NewCity Magazine!  He is also one of our very own parents!  Parents are welcome to the keynote scheduled from 8:15-9:00AM. Learn more about Mr. Edwards here.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
12:15PM-6:00PM

Fall Picture Re-Takes
Friday, November 18, 2016

Prior to this date, students will get a proof with the original photographs taken in October. You may choose to purchase those pictures or re-take the photos.  Students will receive order form but can pick up a second form in the office. Parents can also order pictures online at
www.inter-state.com
order code:  10951KB

Red Ribbon Week
October 24-31, 2016

​Next week begins Red Ribbon Week.  It is a week in which we celebrate the positive choices that we make to band together against bullying and drugs!  
10/24: Proud To Be Bully and Drug Free! (Wear red)
10/24: Follow Your Dreams! Don’t Bully or Do Drugs! (Wear your favorite pajamas.)
10/26:  Peace Out to Drugs! (Wear  peace signs or tie-dye t-shirts.)
10/27: Team Up Against Bullying and Drugs! (Wear favorite team shirt.)
10/28: Voting for My Future to Be Bully and Drug Free (Wear red, white, and blue.)
10/31: Bullying and Drugs Are Scary, Don’t Do Them! (Wear favorite Halloween t-shirt.)
11/1: Bullying Prevention Presentation

Fall School Pictures
Friday, October 21, 2016

Students will receive order form but can pick up a second form in the office. Parents can also order pictures online at
www.inter-state.com
order code:  09035VA

High School Night
September 28, 2016
Begins at 5:00PM Click here for info

Back to School Open House

September 14, 2016, 6:15PM-7:00PM
Parents will follow a shortened version of their son/daughter’s schedule, meet the teachers, learn about the classes, curriculum and the expectations. Extra uniforms and spirit wear will be for sale

7th Grade Parent Meeting

September 14, 2016, 5:30PM-6:15PM
Parents will learn about APMA, meet the school leaders and review the expectations.  You will also learn some important information about High School and how 7th grade is crucial to having the opportunity to apply to various High School Programs.

Annual Title 1 Meeting

Wednesday, September 14, 2016
5:00PM

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Monday, August 22, 2016
10:00AM-1:00PM
Outside of APMA and Hibbard
Join us for fun, games and food
Click here for more information

Albany Park Multicultural Academy
4929 N. Sawyer Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
773.534.5108
773.534.5178 (fax)