Our schools should prepare our children for successful futures.
Why new schools?
While some public schools in our city have improved, many in our communities have not.
Only 45% of Chicago Public School students graduate from high school.1
Only 3 of every 100 African-American and Latino males in Chicago Public Schools earn a college degree.2
Our children deserve a better future.
Independent schools created through CPS' Renaissance 2010 initiative and Illinois Charter School Law provide new options that you should consider. These new Schools are demonstrating great results. They offer:
Innovative and rigorous academic curriculum
School leaders with a strong record of performance
High expectations for every student
More classroom instruction through longer school days
High levels of parent involvement and support
Safe, healthy and supportive learning environment
Sufficient resources to help all students achieve
1 “Graduation and Dropout Trends in Chicago," Consortium on Chicago School Research, January 2005. 2 “From High School to the Future,” Consortium on Chicago School Research, April 2006.
Arial Davis, 4th Grade Student Catalyst Charter School-Howland
"Before I came to Catalyst, I did not like to read! Now, my goal is to read 100 books this year! My teachers are helping me to be a better student."
If you missed them on WGCI, B96, and Power 92, click here to listen to the testimonials of parents, students and school leaders.
