Of the 1,700 students who applied for Chicago Scholars across Chicago (with the mandated 3.0/18 on the PLAN/ACT to apply), Catalyst Maria had TWELEVE scholars accepted into the program (only 100 were selected city-wide!)! This is as close as it gets to being guaranteed a full-ride scholarship- AMAZING work scholars (pictured below)!
Catalyst partner Maria Kaupus Center and Catalyst-Maria were honored to host Justice Jesse Ruiz and Alderman-elect David Moore on campus. The visit highlighted the partnership between the two organizations and the great things happening at MKC! Check out an image from the visit below, which links to the MKC website!
The Catalyst Board of Directors' will have their scheduled April 27, 2015 meeting at Catalyst Cirlce Rock Charter School, located at 5608 W. Washington Blvd. All Catalyst Board meetings are open to the public.
The agenda for this meeting will be:
*Welcome and mission moment
*Review and decision on February 2015 Board of Directors’ meeting minutes
*Academic Committee
*Development Committee
*Finance Committee
*Adjournment
Catalyst-Howland has partnered with North Lawndale College Prep for Peace Warrior Training throughout this year, which culminated with a celebration yesterday. Catalyst scholars and staff forged great relationships with NCLP high school Peace Warriors, and look forward to the upcoming Peace March in North Lawndale! Check a picture from yesterday's celebration below:
Catalyst Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 6-April 10, 2015 for scholars and teaching staff. Classes at all campuses will resume on Monday April 13, 2015. Have a safe and wonderful break!