Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School is a dynamic, vibrant school community serving Kindergarten-8th Grade in Chicago's Austin neighborhood!  Catalyst Circle Rock is guided by a mission in which a child is holistically educated by a school community committed to “Teaching minds and touching hearts.”  This mission aims to nurture well-rounded scholars with bright academic, professional, and personal futures who will become change agents for their communities and the world.
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Scholars are provided with a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on balanced literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, and frequent exposure to technology through the use of iPads.  Scholars learn social-emotional skills through targeted instruction around positive character traits and values, which scholars and staff embody in their daily interactions.  
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Catalyst Circle Rock partners with several non-profit organizations that provide external instructors for the school's fine arts enrichment initiative, including the Chicago Children's Choir, Ravinia Festival, and May I Have This Dance? Ballroom Dancing. The school also provides a Graduate Support program to augment scholars' academic instruction to ensure that scholars have the social emotional tools and vision to graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary studies.  99% of Catalyst Circle Rock graduates of high school age are enrolled and on track to graduate high school.   
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Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School is a school community where staff, scholars, and families holistically develop children and their ability to be active collaborators in their education and lives.