PERSPECTIVES - MATH & SCI HS
About the school
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. Located in Bronzeville, MSA serves approximately 500 students in grades 7-12. MSA offers cutting edge technology that allows students to gain certifications in web design, coding, Adobe Photoshop™, robotics, and relevant STEM courses. Students can also earn college credits through dual enrollment partnerships with City Colleges. MSA partners with leading organizations, including Horizon Pharma and AAR, to give students mentorship opportunities in STEM industries. We offer over 50 after-school programs and athletic teams. We also serve grades 7-8 at this campus. Our middle schools teach through personalized learning, combining tailored classroom instruction with an online curriculum called Summit, which allows students to work at their pace, track their work and receive personalized instruction. To apply for a middle school seat, please visit https://pcsedu.org/enroll/choosing-your-campus/.
Student Life
- Attendance Boundaries
- No
- Bilingual Services
- No
- Classroom Languages
- Spanish
- Refugee Services
- No
- School Grades
- 6,7,8,9,10,11,12
- Significantly Modified Curriculum
- No
- Title 1 Eligible
- Yes
- Campus Accessibility
- Usable
- Dress Code
- Yes
- Multisensory Program
- No
- Parking Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Safety Rating
- VERY WEAK
- Transition Program
- No
- School Hours
- 8:00 AM-3:20 PM
Demographics
School Stats
College And Career
- ACT/SAT Prep Courses
- Career Development
- College Tours
In-School Programs
- AP
Creative
- Animation
- Choir/Chorus
- Drama
- Film and Video
- Guitar
- Media and Production Workshops
- Modern/Hip-Hop Dance
- Paper Making
- Percussion
- Student Art Club
- Student Music Club
- Talent Show
Health And Wellness
- Crisis Intervention Services
Life And Leadership
- Boys/Girls Student Clubs
- Environmental Club
- Ethnic Club
- Restorative Justice
- Service Learning/Community Volunteer Program
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Council/Government
Parent And Community
- 8-9th Grade Transition Workshops
- Conflict Resolution
- Parent Advisory/Group
- Safety Workshops
- Transition to College Workshops
Scholastic
- Bilingual Support
- Book/Reading Club
- Chess Team
- Homework Club/Study Group
- Homework Help
- Math Team
- Newspaper
- Poetry Workshops
- Science Club
- Summer School
- Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
- Tutoring
- Tutoring
- Virtual Learning/Online Courses
- Yearbook Club
Sports And Fitness
Key:
- Application Information: Data available for entry-level grade only
- Application Requirements: events that must be completed prior to applying
- GPA: Minimum GPA requirements to be included in Selections process
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum: Minimum % to be included in the Selections process
- Selection by Lottery: students chosen at random computerized lottery
- Selection by Point: Students are placed in descending point score based on academic criteria
- Sibling Priority: Sibling must be in same household and attends now and will still be enrolled in the school being applied to during applicant's first school year
- Staff Priority: 2 seats for staff students at entry grade & at the school of employment only.
PERSPECTIVES-MATH & SCI HS-Charter-STEM
- Selection Type: Random Computerized Lottery
- GPA: N/A
- HS Admissions Exam Minimum for ELA/Math:
- General Education and 504 Plan Students: /
- IEP and EL Students: /
- Priority: Continuing Enrollment,Sibling Preference,General
- Number of applications: 553
- Number of offers: 68
