Chicago Public Schools is committed to providing all children with access to a world-class education in their own community so they can graduate from high school both college and career ready.

Not enough schools are meeting the academic needs of our students. Far too many underperforming schools are not preparing our children for college and career, while achievement gaps continue to widen for African American and Latino students. CPS is committed to put each student's academic achievement and safety above all else to ensure that every child has access to a high quality education in every community.

2011-2012 School Actions

Chicago Public Schools officials approved school actions that focus on providing students from among the district's lowest performing schools with access to higher quality school options and making significant investments to help boost their academic development. These 20 school actions will help fulfill the district's mission to increase student academic achievement and graduate them ready for college and career.

Review the documents the District has provided to families along with information about the schools in which CPS is taking action. In addition, the transition reports include greater detail about the current state of these schools.

 Read the 2011-2012 CPS School Action Guidelines

 Read CEO Brizard's letter to the CPS community on the school action guideline release

Share your thoughts… We want to hear your ideas! Post your thoughts about the school actions on our interactive comments page.

Presentations, Facts and Additional Information

• February Board Meeting Presentation
• Presentations and information on each action can be found here.
• December Board Meeting Presentation: Portfolio Update
• November Board Meeting Presentation: Portfolio: Creating Opportunity for Every Student, in Every Community
• October Board Meeting Presentation:  Portfolio's Mission to Create Quality Schools and School Choices in Every Community
• Despite Some Progress Made, Chicago Public Schools is  Not Meeting the Needs of Students for College Readiness, Graduation Rates and Closing Achievement Gaps
• CPS Performance Policy –  How does CPS Rank School Performance?
•  What is SB630 and how does it impact the CPS school action process?
•  Frequently Asked Questions about the guidelines
•  School Actions Guidelines Process
•  List of Independent Hearing Officers for Hearings