Catalyst Circle Rock scholars were a part of a new campaign of a social initiative, Black is Human. This initiative provides a glimpse of the African American experience through stories often unheard. Black is Human takes an honest look at our community, celebrates its spirit and illuminates a truer picture. Scholars were featured in different videos, one of which can be accessed below:
Due to the dangerous weather conditions forcasted for Monday, February 2, 2015, Catalyst-Circle Rock, Catalyst Howland and Catalyst Maria will be closed to scholars and staff. Please be safe during this weather!
Due to the extreme low temperatures forcasted for Thursday, February 19, 2015, Catalyst-Circle Rock, Catalyst Howland and Catalyst Maria will be closed to scholars and staff. Please be safe during this weather!
After months of rigorous preparation and a successful site visit this week, Catalyst Maria has received AdvancEd accreditation! With this accreditation, Catalyst Maria now can offer Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes, as well as start a National Honor Society! Accreditation is a national recognition that Catalyst Maria is preforming at- or above-expectations on five main standards that define excellent schools. Colleges and other institutions will recognize accreditation as a symbol that Catalyst Maria scholars come from a school where rigor is a focus and results are occurring.
While there were numerous contributors to this effort, the charge was led by the accreditation team of Mrs. Ahrens, Mrs. Sandoval, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Zamora, Mr. Tolisano, Ms. Smith and Ms. Dore! CONGRATULATIONS Catalyst Maria on this REMARKABLE achievement!
Catalyst Howland parent Darlene Williams traveled to Washington DC with the organization Stand for Children Illinois to advocate on behalf of Illinois children! Check out a picture of Ms. Williams and other advocates below!
Please join our efforts as a champion for changing lives at The Catalyst Schools. If you would like to speak with a Catalyst staff member about your donation, please call us at 773-295-7001.
