Welcome from the Head

Latin is always learning.

At Latin School of Chicago, teaching and learning begins with a sustained commitment to our liberal arts foundation, as well as the promise to continually define excellence in education for the world our students will inhabit. Our vision challenges us to make learning even more personal, inquiry-based and inclusive for every member of the Latin community.

We understand, and research proves, that the most effective and compelling learning happens when students feel engaged, healthy and included. At Latin, we create the conditions for this type of learning by utilizing our innovative curriculum, broad range of extracurricular programs (academic, athletic and artistic), innovative teaching methods and thoughtfully-designed spaces to ensure the growth, wellness and achievement of all learners. We are sustained in this work by our values of excellence, community and integrity.

As a result, Latin learners are conscious and proactive about their learning, paving the way for the development of critical skills and an understanding of who they are that serves them not just in college, but for a lifetime.

Be a Latin Learner! Dive into our curriculum, engage with our people and explore our spaces. Let curiosity be your guide and a growth mindset be your goal...this is the essence of the Latin experience.

Thomas Hagerman,
Head of School