Academics
At Chicago Public Schools, our mission is providing high-quality, rigorous instruction and academic supports to meet the needs of every child, in every neighborhood, at all stages of their pre-K through 12th grade journey.
In This Section
Learn about CPS curriculums, programs, and learning standards, and find out more about how CPS supports students in getting to the next grade.
- Educational Standards
- Student Assessments
- Getting to the Next Grade
- Graduation Requirements
- Service Learning
- Academic Enrichment Opportunities
- High School Course Catalog
- Language and Culture
- College Credit
- Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Work-Based Learning
- Getting Back on Track
- Sports
- Supportive Schools
- Freshman Connection
Services and Supports
Learn about the array of services and supports available at CPS to ensure students in every school are healthy, safe, engaged, and academically challenged.
![Teacher teaching a student to read](/globalassets/cps-global-media/call-out-card/servicesn-support-315x240.jpg?center=0.42,0.38&width=768&mode=crop&heightratio=0.75&quality=70)
Explore STEM
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Department connects with teachers and administrators across the district to promote high-quality STEM, mathematics, and science instruction for every student.
![Students learn about clean energy](/globalassets/cps-global-media/call-out-card/energy-callout.jpg?width=768&mode=crop&heightratio=0.75&quality=70)
Curriculum Equity Initiative
Learn about our upcoming curriculum equity initiative, which will include a digital pre-K-12 curriculum uniquely designed for Chicago’s students.
![Young child looking eagerly at something in the classroom](/globalassets/cps-global-media/call-out-card/curriculum-equity-initiative_315x240.jpg?center=0.4,0.45&width=768&mode=crop&heightratio=0.75&quality=70)