We hope that you are safe, healthy and are doing well!
All individuals 5 and older are eligible to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage scholars to become vaccinated as soon as possible. Scholars that are fully vaccinated will not need to quarantine if they are exposed to a positive/potential COVID-19 case and do not develop symptoms.
The vaccine is FREE, and no proof of health insurance or citizenship is needed. A parent or guardian is required to be present during COVID-19 vaccination for anyone under 18. Catalyst will offer vaccinations on-site in the coming weeks, but we have included resources in obtaining a vaccine below as well:
You can contact your health care provider- the clinic, health center, or hospital where you receive health services
More information on receiving a vaccination in Chicago can be accessed through this link.
CPS is offering vaccinations in several locations that Catalyst students may receive their vaccine at- more information is linked here.
CDC Vaccine Finder: vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you
Several stores are currently offering COVID-19 vaccines, and each has its own registration link:
Walgreens appointments can be made through this link.
Jewel-Osco appointments can be made through this link.
Walmart appointments can be made through this link.
Mariano’s appointments can be made through this link
We hope that you are doing well! Please find the Catalyst Schools' 2021-2022 policies for Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS), Transportation, and PII/FERPA below. Copies are also available in the Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria Main Offices and Family Engagement Rooms. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you and we look forward to a terrific 2021-2022 school year!
We hope that you are safe, healthy and are doing well. All individuals 12 and older are eligible to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The last day to be fully vaccinated by the first day of school (August 30, 2021) is Monday July 26, 2021, although we encourage scholars to become vaccinated as soon as possible. Those that are fully vaccinated will not need to quarantine if they are exposed to a positive/potential COVID-19 case, and below are resources for Catalyst families to become vaccinated:
You can contact your health care provider- the clinic, health center, or hospital where you receive health services.
Please see below for the dates, times and locations of the scheduled meetings for the Catalyst Board of Directors during SY2021-2022.
All Catalyst Board meetings are open to the public and an agenda will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. There is a public comment portion of the meeting established for every Board meeting.
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