Serving students in grades 7-12

Perspectives/IIT
Math & Science Academy

Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy (MSA) prepares our students for success in college and in life by pairing strong social emotional learning with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that emphasizes science, technology, math, engineering, and the arts. Located in Bronzeville, MSA serves approximately 500 students in grades 7-12.

MSA offers cutting edge technology that allow students to gain certifications and excel in web design, computer coding, Adobe Photoshop™, robotics, AP Physics and relevant STEM courses. High-achieving students can also opt in to an accelerated pathway to earn college credits through dual enrollment partnerships with the City Colleges of Chicago.

MSA partners with leading organizations, including Horizon Pharma, Illinois Tech, and AAR, to give students opportunities to build relationships with mentors in STEM industries. Students begin college visits in middle school and all students receive targeted college counseling support. Over 50 after-school programs and athletic teams create a vibrant school culture that cultivates in students ethical leadership in college, their careers, and the world.

Neighborhood

Bronzeville

Grades

7-12

Contact

773.358.6800

Announcements

Athletics
Social Emotional Support

Are you a student or parent of a student that needs more social emotional support in school? Complete <<this form>> and a social emotional specialist will follow up with you within 48 hours.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources

Pay School Fees Online!

Use the following portal to create an account (if you have not already), and keep track of and pay any school fee balances. Simply enter your student’s school ID number, and your account will be synced. If you have any questions, please email businessoffice@pcsedu.org or call 773-358-6105.

Student Resources

Registration Documents

NOTICE TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the District must provide students with disabilities with appropriate special education and related services to address their educational needs. If your student receives related services from the District through their Individualized Education Program (“IEP”) document, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, nursing services, and speech and language therapy, you may request copies of related service logs developed and maintained by the District for your child. These related service logs include information regarding the type and duration of related services administered to your child.

For a copy of your procedural safeguards, please click here: Procedural Safeguards SY23-24.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s special education services, please contact Amy Gambrel agambrel@pcsedu.org 312-604-2200.

For more information, click here: cps.edu/nondiscrimination

Perspectives Charter Schools and MSA’s Lottery Policy for Student Admissions:

On a predetermined date in February, a public lottery for all grades other than 9th grade, will be held to determine admission to PCS for applications received by a pre-determined deadline at PCS Central Office (1530 S. State St., 2nd floor). All rising 9th graders will be admitted through the GoCPS universal high school application. Applicants are invited to attend the lottery if they choose. The lottery is network-wide and not specific to one PCS campus. Once applicant has been accepted through lottery, they enroll at the campus of their choice based on seat-availability. Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Admission to PCS is based on the applicant successfully completing their previous years’ grade. Rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students must submit transcripts for principal approval prior to enrollment to confirm that proper credits have been earned and student is on-track to graduate on time.

All applications received prior to the established deadline will be eligible for participation in the admissions lottery. Applications received after the lottery will be held on a numbered waitlist until open enrollment begins, depending on offers extended and seat availability.

Leadership

TYNEISHA BANKS

Principal
Email

PATRICK DUFFEY

Assistant Principal of Instruction
Email

WAYBON MCCONNELL

Assistant Principal of Culture
Email

Post-Secondary Planning

JANEE CHOICE

Assistant Director of Post Secondary Planning
Email

Athletics

The athletic program focuses on building character while fostering competitive excellence.  Research shows that Perspectives student-athletes have higher attendance rates, better academic performance, and fewer discipline issues.

Fall

Varsity Girls Volleyball
Fall HS Cheer
MS Girls Volleyball
MS Flag Football
MS Volleyball

Winter

Varsity Girls Basketball
Sophomore Girls Basketball
Varsity Boys Basketball
Sophomore Boys Basketball
Freshmen Boys Basketball
Winter HS Cheer
MS Girls Basketball
MS Boys Basketball
MS Cheer

Spring

Varsity Boys Baseball
Varsity Girls Softball
Varsity Boys Track & Field
Varsity Girls Track & Field
MS Co-ed Softball
MS Girls Track
MS Boys Track

Enroll Today!

Enrolling students from 6th -12th grades. Perspectives has 5 schools located in three campuses in Chicago’s southside neighborhoods of Bronzeville, South Loop, and Auburn Gresham.

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