We develop ethical leaders.
a higher standard
We expand our perspective
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Perspectives schools are public and non-selective. There are no tuition costs and no testing requirements to attend.
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Perspectives Charter Schools is a network of five open-enrollment middle and high schools committed to educating scholars and empowering staff.
Serving students in grades 6-12
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A Disciplined Life
At Perspectives, our A Disciplined Life® education model teaches the whole child.
We combine academic rigor, social emotional learning, and experiential opportunities. This establishes a culture of trust, curiosity and achievement.
Our mission is to provide students with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life®. Perspectives students are prepared for life in a changing world with the tools to succeed. This holistic model fosters ethical leadership and cultivates agency.
For over twenty years, our network has served public school students in grades 6 -12 on our city’s Southside.
Academic Rigor
Our college prep curriculum leverages instruction and personalized learning. Students can take advantage of certification programs, career development, and early college credit.
Social Emotional Learning
A Disciplined Life® is our social emotional learning curriculum and set of 26 principles. This is the foundation of Perspectives. Our 26 principles teaches students to have positive self-perception, healthy relationships, and the tools for productivity.
Experiential Opportunities
We use the city as a classroom. Students at Perspectives gain skills, confidence and insight from field studies, community action initiatives, and career shadowing.
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We’re now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic school year for students entering 6th-12th grade. Perspectives has 5 schools located in three campuses in Chicago’s south side neighborhoods of Bronzeville, South Loop, and Chatham.
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