Ellis Arts Academy celebrates the unique spirit of our children and builds successful and caring citizens through the development of artistic talents and academic strengths.



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Ellis will be an exciting, creative learning environment embracing the belief that students with diverse and special learning needs will be an integral part of the education experience.

• The curriculum will adhere to the core academic goals of the Rockford School District.
• The Arts will be integrated into every aspect of the school.
• Skills in dance, drama, literary arts, media arts, and music and visual arts will be taught.
• Respect and relationships will be paramount.
• Small groups will be established to create a nurturing, close-knit climate within the school.
• Various cultural perspectives will be integrated into the curriculum.
• Parent education and involvement will be critical.
• The Arts community will be a resource for student learning and the Arts Magnet School will be a resource for the community.

Congratulations go out to Mr. Leonard White, 7th and 8th Grade Social Studies teacher at Ellis Arts Academy! He is the recipient of the Olive Foster Award for Outstanding Social Studies Teachers in Illinois for 2008.

Certificate of Achievement

222 S. Central Ave. Rockford, IL 61102 Ms. Vicki Kested, Principal Mr. Charles White, Assistant Principal Mrs. Charo Chaney, Assistant Principal Phone (815)966-3909 Fax: (815)966-5266