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!
Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) Policy
Code of Conduct (Catalyst Schools follow the Chicago Public Schools' Code of Conduct)
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.
Below are the dates, times and location for the Board of Directors' meetings in SY22-23:
September 26, 2022
3:00-5:30 PM
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
**UPDATED September 26, 2022**
December 8, 2022
3:00-5:30 PM
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
March 6, 2023
3:00-5:30 PM
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
May 15, 2023
3:00-5:30 PM
Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
5608 W. Washington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644
On May 31, Catalyst Maria High School held their 9th annual Post-Secondary Signing Day for the Class of 2022 seniors! College seminar teachers celebrated each scholar individually and shared their final post-secondary decision. The Class of 2022 has 100% college acceptance, has earned $16.2+ million in scholarships and have 740+ college acceptances!
Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter and Catalyst Board of Directors Chair Mr. Larry Williams (pictured below with scholars) attended the ceremony. State Senator Hunter shared inspiring words about her life journey and encouraged scholars to do anything in life that they set their minds to. We appreciate the support and encouragement of State Senator Hunter and Board Chair Williams!
Orbert Davis and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic will present arranged versions of the Miles Davis' classic recordings on Sunday June 12th at 4:30 pm. During the event there will be a community conversation with Reesheda Graham Washington and Vanessa Stokes, Interim Executive Director of the Kehrein Center for the Arts. Please find additional information below- we hope you can join us!
