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Special Programs
- FINANCE ACADEMY
The Schurz Academy of Finance (AOF) is a prestigious, nationally approved four-year academic program designed to prepare high school students to succeed in college and the finance career of their choice.
- MUSIC ACADEMY
Schurz High School has one of the most comprehensive high school music curriculums in the State of Illinois, with a tradition of music history and instruction for over one hundred years.
- JROTC
JROTC is designed to teach high school students the value of citizenship, leadership, service to the community, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment, while instilling in them self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline.
- NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Outstanding juniors and seniors have an opportunity to join NHS. Membership
is based on scholarship, leadership, character and service.
- VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL PROGRAMS
Carl Schurz High School meets the requirements of the
School-to-Work Opportunities Act and offers approved
vocational programs, which provide students with
experiences, skills and competencies needed in
business and industry for entry-level positions.
- EXEMPLARY VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Architectural Drafting Program, Auto Mechanics,
Computer Science, Botany JROTC, Photography.
- ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
A program of college-level courses and exams for secondary
school students.
(Calculus Analytical Geometry, Music Theory, English, AP Economics and AP Spanish Language).
- BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
A state-mandated program designed to provide instruction in
English Language Learners(ELL) and native language instruction
to limited-English-proficient (LEP) students, in content area
classes. In our Bilingual Program we offer classes in Spanish and
Polish in the content areas to Hispanic and Polish students, as
well as ELL.
- COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
The College and Career Resource Center houses excellent
resources for information on careers, colleges and admission
requirements. These resources are available throughout the year.
- THE WRITE ZONE
The Write Zone is a college-style writing center. There are peer-tutors, teachers and writing resources available here.
- SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Each summer aach class level is given a choice of readings. Students should select the book that appeals to them from their grade level. Each fall students will take an Accelerated Reader quiz.
It is the policy of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability or sex. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the regulations promulgated thereunder concerning sex discrimination should be referred to the Title IX Officer, Chicago Public Schools, 125 South Clark, Chicago, IL, 773-553-2688 (TTY-773-553-2699).
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