The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meeting on September 21, 2022 at 10:00 am and the Academic Committee will hold a meeting on September 21, 2022 at 3:30 pm. These meetings will be held by video conference- please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-897-5816 for conference call information.

Finance Committee Agenda:

• FY23 YTD

Academic Committee  Agenda:

• Analysis of ISS/OSS suspension data and IEP completion rates
• Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria academic strategic plans

Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at our dynamic and loving school commmunities! We are hopeful that you will be able to join our incredible scholars, staff and families at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria! The first step in the application process is to apply at this link:

https://catalyst.schoolmint.net/signin

The Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria lotteries for the 2023-2024 school year will be on the dates and times below:

Catalyst Circle Rock Kindergarten-8^th Grade

5608 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60644

Main Office– March 29, 2023 at 9:00 am

Catalyst Maria Kindergarten-8^th Grade; 10^th-12^th grades

6727 S. California Ave. Chicago, IL, 60629

Auditorium Stage – March 28, 2023 at 9:00 am

The Catalyst lotteries are open to the public and will be monitored by an independent auditor. The deadline for inclusion in the Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria 2023-2024 lotteries is March 26, 2023.

Catalyst is a public charter school open to all Chicago students.  We serve all students no matter what their race, ethnicity, ancestry, country of origin, language spoken, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, academic ability or need for special educations services.  We believe all children can learn and we take an individualized approach to each student’s development.

The Catalyst Schools' lottery policy is located here.

Applications can be completed online through the link below or at either Catalyst campus. 

https://catalyst.schoolmint.net/signin

On August 22, the teams at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria welcomed our incredible 1,620 K-12th grade scholars to the 2022-2023 school year! Catalyst Circle Rock is embarking on its 16th year partnering with the Austin community and Catalyst Maria is beginning its 11th year in Chicago Lawn. We are incredibly inspired and grateful for each team member’s efforts to making the first week of school such a success and we are confident this year will be the best yet!! Thank you for all that you bring to our mission of Teaching Minds and Touching Hearts!

Hello Catayst families,

We hope that you and your families are doing well! Please find information regarding the Catalyst Maria School Store here. 

Please contact Ms. Olivera at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or concerns. 

Thank you and have a safe and wonderful summer!

Hello Catalyst families! 

We hope that you are doing well! Please find the Catalyst Schools' 2022-2023 policies for Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS), Transportation, Attendance and Truancy, and Personally Identifiable Information/FERPA and Code of Conduct 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 2022-2023 school year!

Transportation Policy

Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) Policy 

PII and FERPA

Attendance and Truancy

Code of Conduct (Catalyst Schools follow the Chicago Public Schools' Code of Conduct)