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Latin School of Chicago

About Us
Excellence, Community, Integrity

Our shared values of excellence, community and integrity affirm and define us. They serve as guideposts for all we do, and connect us - students, faculty, staff, parents/guardians, trustees and alumni - to each other and to Latin.
Admissions
Experience Latin

Discover how Latin creates a welcoming environment for all students that encourages exploration, prioritizes academic rigor, and promotes a strong sense of belonging.
Academics
Academic Excellence
Latin utilizes a research-based approach to education that emphasizes the value and importance of learning that is inquiry-based, personal, and inclusive. We provide our students with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Athletics
Athletic Skills, Life Lessons
At Latin, athletics present valuable opportunities for developing critical skills and teaching important life lessons. They also help us develop confident, enthusiastic, and disciplined student-athletes who value teamwork, exemplify sportsmanship, and enjoy a life-long love of sports and fitness.
Life at Latin
Focus on the Whole Child
Latin offers a broad range of extra-curricular programs and activities that enable our students to explore their interests, pursue their passions and enjoy a well-rounded education.
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Invest in Latin's Future
Show your support for Latin through the strength and flexibility of donations to our school that help our students lead lives of purpose and excellence.

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Portrait of a Latin Learner

One of the primary outcomes of our strategic planning efforts was the creation of our Portrait of Latin Learner.

The Portrait was developed by a team of faculty, staff and administrators that used feedback provided by various stakeholder groups to identify and articulate what students should know and be able to do during their time at Latin. It applies to every student at the school (JK-12), which enables us to more accurately and effectively measure their growth and progress over a longer period of time. It is focused on a student’s entire learning experience (curricular and co-curricular), which promotes greater consistency and alignment across our three divisions. It also helps us assess where students are and want to be in their learning, which fosters increased collaboration among those (faculty, staff and parents/guardians) who guide and support their education.

Below are the data-driven competencies that make up the Portrait of a Latin Learner and information about how they contribute to the success of our students and put them at the heart of everything we do.