Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
| The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School | |
|---|---|
The front door of the Orthogenic School's former building, with the iconic "yellow door" that has become a trademark of the school. | |
| Address | |
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue Chicago , Illinois 60637 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°46′51″N 87°36′10″W / 41.780722°N 87.602662°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Therapeutic Day School |
| Motto | Providing a safe haven and a path to hope |
| Founded | 1915 |
| Grades | 4-12 |
| Age | 8 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 110-150 |
| Average class size | 8-10 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 4:1 |
| Hours in school day | 6 |
| Newspaper | The Yellow Door Chronicles |
| Information | 773-702-1203 ext. 100 |
| Website | website |
The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, also known simply as the Orthogenic School or informally as the O-School, is a therapeutic day school for children and adolescents typically classified as emotionally challenged in the age range of elementary to high school. The O-School specializes in the treatment of youth and help them with their behavioral and emotional problems. The school is located adjacent to the campus of the University of Chicago (UC). The school works with many schools and universities, and has affiliation with several Chicago area schools including the Family Institute at Northwestern University, the School of Social Service Administration of the UC, and the Jane Addams School of Social Work of the University of Illinois at Chicago.