A Catalyst School addresses and develops the academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of a student. Our personnel believe this well-rounded education is essential for future success for all students.
Scholars at each Catalyst campus are provided a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy emphasis on balanced literacy and STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programming. Regardless of a scholar's academic level, Catalyst staff strive to find a scholar's areas of strength and areas for growth to create a learning experiences that fit the scholar's learning style and ability.
Scholars are not solely instructed in core subjects, but are also provided opportunities to interface with the arts and physical education during the school day. Numerous after-school activities are also provided at each campus, ranging from clubs focused on poetry and cooking to various sports.
Scholars learn social-emotional skills through targeted instruction around positive character traits and values, which scholars and staff embody in their daily interactions. Catalyst has multiple certified Social Workers on staff at each of our campuses to ensure that we work towards meeting the social and emotional needs of each of our scholars.
At Catalyst, our staff, scholars and school communities holistically develop children and their ability to be active collaborators in their own education and lives. This mission allows children to open minds and hearts to life, to love, and to knowledge.
Catalyst Maria Charter School is a dynamic, vibrant school community serving Kindergarten-12th Grade in Chicago's Chicago Lawn neighborhood! Catalyst Maria is guided by a mission of providing college-preparatory and values-based education that allows scholars to thrive in their academic and social-emotional growth. At Catalyst Maria, a child is holistically educated by a school community committed to “Teaching minds and touching hearts.”This mission aims to nurture well-rounded scholars with bright academic, professional, and personal futures that will become change agents for their communities and world.
Scholars are provided with a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on balanced literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and frequent exposure to technology through use of iPads. Scholars learn social-emotional skills through targeted instruction around positive character traits and values, which scholars and staff embody in their daily interactions.
Catalyst Maria Charter School is a school community where staff, scholars and families holistically develop children and their ability to be active collaborators in their education and lives.This school's mission allows children to open minds and hearts to life, to love, and to knowledge.
To learn more about Catalyst Maria, check out the video linked here!
Catalyst Howland Charter School is a dynamic, vibrant school community serving Kindergarten-8th Grade in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. Catalyst Howland is guided by a mission of providing college-preparatory and values-based education that allows scholars to thrive in their academic and social-emotional growth. At Catalyst Howland, a child is holistically educated by a school community committed to “Teaching minds and touching hearts.”This mission aims to nurture well-rounded scholars with bright academic, professional, and personal futures that will become change agents for their communities and world.
Scholars are provided with a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on balanced literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and frequent exposure to technology through the use of iPads. Scholars learn social-emotional skills through targeted instruction around positive character traits and values, which scholars and staff embody in their daily interactions.
Catalyst Howland partners with several non-profit organizations that provide external instructors for the school's fine arts enrichment initiative, including the Chicago Children's Choir, Ravinia Fetival, and May I Have This Dance? Ballroom Dancing. The school also provides a Graduate Support program to augment scholars' academic instruction to ensure that scholars have the social emotional tools and vision to graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary studies. 96% of Catalyst Howland graduates of high school age are enrolled in high school.
Catalyst Howland Charter School is a school community where staff, scholars and school communities holistically develop children and their ability to be active collaborators in their own education and lives.The school's mission allows children to open minds and hearts to life, to love, and to knowledge.
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School is a dynamic, vibrant school community serving Kindergarten-8th Grade in Chicago's Austin neighborhood! Catalyst Circle Rock is guided by a mission in which a child is holistically educated by a school community committed to “Teaching minds and touching hearts.” This mission aims to nurture well-rounded scholars with bright academic, professional, and personal futures that will become change agents for their communities and world.
Scholars are provided with a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on balanced literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and frequent exposure to technology through use of iPads. Scholars learn social-emotional skills through targeted instruction around positive character traits and values, which scholars and staff embody in their daily interactions.
Catalyst Circle Rock partners with several non-profit organizations that provide external instructors for the school's fine arts enrichment initiative, including the Chicago Children's Choir, Ravinia Festival, and May I Have This Dance? Ballroom Dancing. The school also provides a Graduate Support program to augment scholars' academic instruction to ensure that scholars have the social emotional tools and vision to graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary studies. 99% of Catalyst Circle Rock graduates of high school age are enrolled and on-track to graduate high school.
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School is a school community where staff, scholars and families holistically develop children and their ability to be active collaborators in their education and lives. This school's mission of "Teaching minds and touching hearts" allows children to open their minds and hearts to life, to love, and to knowledge.
To learn more about Catalyst Circle Rock, check out the video linked here!
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